Indian Mythology Encyclopedia
Every god, hero and story of Hindu myth, in one place
Explore 1,482 deities, demons, epics, scriptures and ideas from the living traditions of Hindu mythology. Look anyone up, or wander in and discover something new.
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Deities & Pantheon
The gods and goddesses of the Hindu cosmos, their powers, forms and stories.
130 entries
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Epics & Legends
Heroes, battles and sagas from the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the Puranas.
149 entries
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Mythological Creatures
Nagas, asuras, apsaras and the celestial beings that fill the myths.
229 entries
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Scriptures & Texts
The Vedas, Upanishads, Gita and Puranas, the sources of the tradition.
279 entries
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Philosophy & Ethics
Dharma, karma, maya and the ideas that shape Hindu thought.
239 entries
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Beliefs & Practices
Rituals, festivals, yoga and the living practice of the faith.
129 entries
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Spirituality & Enlightenment
Brahman, moksha and the paths to liberation and the self.
154 entries
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Art & Architecture
Temples, iconography and the sacred symbolism of Hindu art.
100 entries
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Textual Studies
How the myths are read, interpreted and reflected in culture today.
73 entries
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Apam Napat is a free, growing encyclopedia of Hindu and Indian mythology, the gods of the pantheon, the heroes and villains of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the sacred texts, and the ideas of dharma, karma and moksha that underpin them. Each entry is cross-linked to the figures and stories around it, so one lookup leads naturally to the next.