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List of Yakshas

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Below is a non-exhaustive list of Yakshas, a race of anthropomorphic spirits in Indian mythology. While many are malevolent, some are benevolent protectors of Dharma.

Yakshas are male while Yakshis or Yakshinis are female.

Religious traditions that feature these entries are sorted using the following key:

List in alphabetical order

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  • Hārītī – Once malevolent and turned into a Buddhist protector of children ☸
  • Harikeśa – Pūrṇabhadra's son and a devotee of Śiva ॐ

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