Indian Mythos

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Hindu Mythos: www.mythologydictionary.com/hindu-mythology.html
Jain Mythos: www.mythologydictionary.com/jain-mythology.html



Arrows of Indra is great, and, it's compatible with (A)D&D. The DM will have to do a bit of work to make this usable for (A)D&D, but it's worth the effort. Well-researched, with lots that one can fit into an (A)D&D adventure. This is the #1 source for Indian adventures I've seen, so far.

HINDIC PANTHEON STATES
* Assam
* Bengal
* Bihar
* Burma
* Ceylon
* Delhi
* Hind
* Kara
* Kashmir
* Katehar
* Kutch
* Nepal
* Oudh
* Panay Sulu
* Shrijavti
* Sindraj
* Sirmur
* Tirhut

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India:
Armor and weapons of, "Rhino's Armor, Tiger's Claws", Michael J. Varhola, 189(34), D&D2
Characters based on, "Caste of Characters", Michael A. Selinker, 225(22), D&D2
Magic items of, "Bazaar of the Bizarre: The Magic of India", Michael Selinker, 229(33), D&D2
Spells of, "Arcane Lore: Monsoons and the Power of Om", Michael A. Selinker, 226(42), D&D2

* = See Arrows of Indra.

SOCIAL CLASS*
3-4 = Dalit (untouchable) (+1 CON, -1 CHA)
5-8 = Sudra (servant, farmer, slave) (+1 CON, -1 INT)
9-12 = Vaishya (merchant, artisan, landowner) (+1 CHA, -1 WIS)
12-14 = Kshatriya (warrior, noble) (+1 STR, -1 INT)
15-18 = Brahmin (priest, noble) (+1 WIS, -1 STR)

RACES*
Human
Bhil
Gandharva
Rakshasa
Vanara
Yaksha

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KITS
Singh (fighter)
Kshatriya (paladin)
Shikari (ranger)
Swami (wizard)
Brahmin (priest)
Thug (thief)
Fakir (bard)
Yogi (psionicist)

CLASSES*
Priest
Priest-shaman
Fighter
Virakshatriya
Scout
Siddhi (Magician)
Thief

ALIGNMENT
Holy
Neutral
Unholy

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SKILLS, LOWER CASTE*
1. baking
2. barber
3. brickmaking†
4. butcher
5. carpentry
6. cobbler
7. cooking
8. farming
9. fishing
10. laundry†
11. leather-working†
12. managing-corpses
13. masonry
14. mining
15. perfuming
16. pottery
17. rope-making
18. tablet-making
19. tailor
20. weaver

SKILLS, MIDDLE CASTE*
1. accountant <Accountant class>
2. animal-training
3. arrow-making
4. chariot-making
5. hunting <Hunter class>
6. jewel-smithing
7. merchant <Merchant class>
8. seamanship
9. scribe <Scribe class>
10. slave-trading
11. swimming
12. weaponsmith-armorer <Smith class>

SKILLS, HIGH CASTE*
1. artist-musician
2. artist-sculpting
3. astronomy
4. chronicler-scribe <Scribe class>
5. courtier
6. herbalist-doctor (ayurveda)
7. mason-architec
8. poet-orator
9. religious dancing
10. sage (pandit)
11. spy
12. translator

SKILLS, PRIEST*
1. Theology
2. Demonology
3. Languages
4. The Arcana of Light
5. The Arcana of Karma Vision
6. The Arcana of Healing

SKILLS, ADVANCED PRIEST*
1. The Arcana of the Opened Mind
2. The Arcana of the Voice in the Silence
3. The Arcana of the Aura of Holiness
4. The Greater Arcana of Healing
5. The Arcana of Dominion
6. The Arcana of Purification

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SKILLS, FIGHTER*
1. Archery Proficiency
2. Spear Proficiency
3. Mace Proficiency
4. Long Sword Proficiency
5. Horsemanship
6. Charioteering

SKILLS, ADVANCED FIGHTER*
1. Chakram
2. Combat maneuvers
3. Command
4. Lesser Weapon Proficiency
5. Two-weapon fighting
6. Wrestling

SKILLS, SIDDHI*
1. Asana
2. Demonology
3. The Mantra of Maya
4. The Clarity Eye
5. Jyotish (Astrology)
6. The Mudra of Defying Gravity

SKILLS, ADVANCED SIDDHI*
1. The Spirit Vision
2. The Mudra of Taming Beasts
3. The Mantra of Irresistible Presence
4. Infernal Calling of the Yama Kings
5. The Sacred Shield-Mudra of Protection
6. The Bhairava-Mudra

SKILLS, THIEF && THUGEE*
1. Languages
2. Literacy
3. Poison Knowledge
4. Manipulation
5. Kukri Training
6. Urban Survival

SKILLS, ADVANCED THIEF && THUGEE*
1. Sling Training
2. Appraisal
3. Sense Motivation
4. Katar Training
5. Disguise
6. Object Lore

PROFICIENCIES
Elephant Care (2)
Explosive Energy
Sign Language
Sword Swallowing

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MONEY
1 rupya (gp) = 10 anna (sp) = 100 dam (cp)

ARMOR
Chahar-aina - 75 gp
Chain mail - 100 gp
Dastana - 25 gp
Dhenuka - 30 gp
Helmet - -
Khulah-kud - 25 gp
Turban - 1 gp
Hide - 15 gp
Kantha-trana - 3 gp
Lamellar - 85 gp
Leather - 10 gp
Leather scale - 25 gp
Nagodarika - 1 gp
Poshteen - 5 gp
Quilted linen - 10 gp
Reinforced mail - 600 gp
Sadiqi** - 2/3 normal
Scale mail - 75 gp
Studded leather - 25 gp
Talatra - 2 gp
Shields
Body - 10 gp
Buckler - 1 gp
Dahl - 5 gp
Maratha - 15 gp
Medium - 7 gp
Parrying - 6 gp
Small - 3 gp

WEAPONS
Arrow, mail piercer* - 1 gp/20
Bagh nakh - 2 gp
Buckler, spiked - 3 gp
Chakram - 1 gp
Gada - 1 gp
Hora - 1 gp
Katar - 5 gp
Khandar
One-handed - 25 gp
Two-handed - 25 gp
Kora - 11 gp
Kukri - 3 gp
Madu - 6 gp
Pata - 30 gp
Peshkabz - 3 gp
Talwar - 15 gp
Zaghnal - 14 gp

ARMOR*
Leather - 30 gp
Scale - 40 gp
Lamellar - 60 gp
Breastplate - 80 gp
Shields - 10 gp

WEAPONS*
Axe - 12 gp
Axe, parashu - 25 gp
Axe, throwing - 5 gp
Bow - 50 gp
Club - n/a
Chakram - 15 gp
Dart, throwing - 5 sp
Javelin - 1 gp
Katar dagger - 8 gp
Knife - 2 gp
Kukri dagger - 5 gp
Mace - 8 gp
Mace, heavy - 10 gp
Sling - 1 gp
Spear - 5 gp
Spear, long - 7 gp
Trident - 6 gp
Staff - 1 sp
Strangling cord - 5 sp
Sword, khanda - 15 gp
Sword, scimitar - 15 gp
Sword, tulwar - 30 gp

ANIMALS*
Bird, common - 5 cp
Bird, exotic - 10 gp
Donkey/mule - 20 gp
Elephant - 200 gp
Elephant, war - 600 gp
Horse, draft - 10 gp
Horse, riding - 100 gp
Horse, war - 500 gp
Livestock - 10 gp
Pony - 50 gp

CLOTHING*
Cloak - 15 sp
Clothing, peasant - 5 cp+
Clothing, average - 5 sp+
Clothing, wealthy - 15 gp+

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FOOD*
Bhang (cannabis-based liquor), bottle - 4 sp
Bhang, cup - 5 cp
Elephant feed, per day - 1 sp
Horse-feed, per day - 5 cp
Meal, caravanserai inn - 12 sp
Meal, market stall - 5 cp
Palm wine, bottle - 2 sp
Tharra (sugarcane-based liquor), cup - 1 cp
Travel rations, per day - 1 sp

HERBALISM*
Healing ointment - 20 gp
Healing herbs, tea - 10 gp
Healing herbs, against plagues - 15 sp
Antitoxin - 30 gp
Poison cure - 20 gp

HOUSING && TRANSPORT*
Caravanserai, common hall - 5 cp
Caravanserai, average room - 2 sp
Caravanserai, fancy room - 2 gp
Caravanserai, stabling, per steed - 5 cp
Cottage, countryside - 30 gp
Hovel, city - 60 gp
Modest house, city - 600 gp
Manor house, country - 30,000 gp
Mansion, city - 50,000 gp+
Palace, countryside - 100,000 gp+
Ferry crossing - 5 sp per person, 25 cp per animal
Riverboat hire, per day - 2 gp

SIEGE WEAPONS*
Battering ram - 100 gp
Catapult, small - 150 gp
Catapult, large - 300 gp

MISCELLANEOUS*
Bag or satchel/backpack - 16 cp
Blanket or bedroll - 15 cp
Boat, river - 50 gp
Boat, river, large - 100 gp
Boat, large river or seafaring - 15,000 gp
Candle - 1 cp
Cart, hand-drawn - 25 sp
Cart, horse or oxen drawn - 10 gp
Chariot (requires 2 horses to pull) ) - 50 gp
Chest - 15 sp
Conch-shell - 2 gp
Incense, cheap - 1 cp
Incense, high-quality - 1 sp
Lamp - 5 sp
Lamp oil, flask - 5 cp
Mallet & 5 stakes - 8 cp
Mirror, silver - 30 gp
Musical instrument, flute - 1 sp
Musical instrument, stringed - 20 gp
Parchment paper - 10 gp
Pole (10 ft) - 5 cp
Quiver (30 arrows capacity) - 15 sp
Rosary-beads ("mala"), wood - 1 sp
Rope (50 ft) - 4 sp
Shovel - 3 sp
Tent - 2 gp
Thief tools - 20 gp
Tinderbox - 5 sp
Torch - 1 cp
Water-skin - 1 sp
Writing tablet - 4 cp

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SLAVES*
Child, servant - 150 gp
Sudra caste slave - 200 gp
Trained craftsman - 2000 gp
Trained guard/fighter - 5000 gp
Slave foreman or skilled administrator - 8000 gp
Kshatriya caste slave - 10,000 gp
Brahmin caste slave - 20,000 gp
Skilled concubine - 20,0000 gp
Slave with magical abilities - +15,000 gp
Non-human slave - +15,000 gp

HIRELINGS* (Monthly Wage, Average Cost)
Unskilled laborer - 1-50 sp, 12 gp
Craftsman, general - 2-20 gp, 6 gp
Craftsman, high-caste, general - 3-30 gp, 12 gp
Priest or Siddhi level 1 - 18-25 gp, 20 gp
Priest or Siddhi level 2-4 - 26-60 gp, 40 gp
Soldier, common - 10-20 gp, 15 gp
Soldier, Kshatriya - 13-40 gp, 30 gp
Accountant - 3-30 gp+, depends on business size
Animal trainer - 10-15 gp, 12 gp
Armorer/weaponsmith - 5-30 gp, 12 gp
Doctor/"ayurvedin" - 25-40 gp, 30 gp
Musician/singer - 4-40 gp, 12 gp
Sailor, skilled - 3-30 gp, 15 gp
Scholar (pandit, astronomer, chronicler, etc.) - 10-40 gp, 20 gp
Sculptor - 10-40 gp, 20 gp
Spy - 20-40 gp, 30 gp

SWAMI SPELLS
Cloud messenger - 1
Waking light of dawn - 1
Distract - 3
Skin of the fire tiger - 3
Serpent garland - 4
Mourning stone - 4
Third eye - 7
Life illusion - 8
Monsoon - 9

BRAHMIN SPELLS
Om - 1
Sanctify ghi - 1
Karma sight - 2
Steep some-juice - 2
That art thou - 3
See all faces - 4
Pool of deeds - 5
Conceal lifeforce - 5
Reincarnation sight - 6
Penetrate cosmic ignorance - 7
Call avatar - 7

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MAGIC ITEMS
Abkari lotus wine of negotiation
Amrita paste of immortality
Animated rumal
Anklet of fiery retribution
Bell of announcement
Bow && axe of conflicted righteousness
Conch of rending
Dhoti of nonviolence
Ebony mace of wavering
Figurines of wondrous power
Linen armor of displacement
Mandala of psychic devotion
Rani of Jhansi's saddle
Rod of monsoon control
Sapling wand
Shakuntala's ring of memory
Sitar of clarity
Spinning wheel of dharma
Spirit whisk
Tandava drum && tambourine of deva presence
Tome of spying
Trees, magical
Vajra arrows
Wheel of light rays
Wrist threads of spirit protection

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MONSTERS*
Air Deva (Vidyadhara Deva)
Ant, Giant
Ape, Dire
Apsara (air nymph) (Deva)
Asura Demon, Minor (class A)
Asura Demon, Minor
Asura Demon, Minor (class C)
Asura Demon, Minor (class D)
Asura Demon, (class E/Daityas)
Asura Demon, Fire Demon
Asura Demon, Pishacha
Asura Demon, Succubus
Asura, Demon Prince
Asura, Demon King
Bear, Common
Bear, Dire
Bee, Giant
Beetle, Giant
Boar, Wild
Boar, Giant
Centipede, Giant
Crocodile
Crocodile, Giant River Crocodile
Deva, Minor
Deva, Warrior
Dog, wild
Earth Spirit (Deva)
Elephant, common
Elephant, War
Elephant, Dire
Fire Spirit (Deva)
Fish; Giant River Fish
Gana
Gandharva
Garuda, Small
Garuda, Large
Ghost, Aleya
Ghost, Bhuta
Giant
Goblin
Horse, Draft/Common
Horse, Riding
Horse, Warhorse
Horse, Mule/Donkey
Horse, Pony
Humans, Common
Humans, Bandits, Typical
Humans, Barbarian Raiders, Typical
Kinnara
Lion, Common
Lions, Cave
Living Dead
Living Dead, Preta
Living Dead, Skeletons
Living Dead, Vetala
Living Statue
Marut (Deva)
Mongoose, Giant
Monstrosoties
Nagas
Rakshasa, Common
Rakshasa, Brahmarakshasas
Rat, Giant
Scorpion, Giant
Serpent, Cobra, Common
Serpent, Giant Cobra
Serpent, Giant 7-Headed Cobra
Sharabha
Shark
Spider, Giant
Tiger, Common
Tiger, Dire
Timingila (the sea monster)
Vanara (monkey-men), Common
Vidyadhara, Minor (Deva)
Vyala
Water Buffalo, Wild
Water Spirit (Deva)
Windhorse
Witch, Unholy
Wolf
Wolf, Dire
Yaksha, Common
Yeti

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MAGIC ITEMS: HERBS/POTIONS
Antidote
Agility
Amazing Hearing
Amazing Sight
Curing Herbs
Greater Curing Herbs
Diamond Body Herb
Dream Travel
Endurance Herbs
Growth
Herbs Against Heat
Herbs Against Cold
Insanity
Invisibility
Herbs of Might
Poisoned Herbs
Shrinking
Swiftness
True Seeing
Soma
Thought-Opening Herbs
Transformation Potion
True Soma

MAGIC ITEMS, MINOR SUTRAS*
1. Cursed Sutra
2. A single verse that creates the effect of one Rank 1 Enlightenment Power.
3. Two verses that each create the effect of a Rank 1 Enlightenment Power.
4. A single verse that creates the effect of a Rank 2 Enlightenment Power
5. Two verses that each create the effect of a Rank 2 Enlightenment Power
6. A single verse that creates the effect of a Rank 3 Enlightenment Power.
7. Two verses that each create the effect of a Rank 3 Enlightenment Power
8. Three verses that create one effect each of a Rank 1, 2, and 3 Enlightenment Power
9. A single verse that creates the effect of the “Life-Giving Touch” power.
10. A single verse that heals 2d6+2 HP to everyone who hears it.
11. A single verse that will heal all who hear it of any diseases, curses, or insanity.
12. A single verse that will destroy all the Living Dead within audible range of it.

MAGIC ITEMS, MAJOR SUTRAS*
The Supreme Bhakti Sutras (Holy)
The Brahmacharya Sutra (Holy)
The Daitya Upanishad (Unholy)
The Sutra of the Demonic Architect (Unholy)
The Tantra of Kali-Ma (Holy)
The Mahasiddha Sutra (Holy)
The Natarajastra Sutra (Holy)
The Sutra of the Sacred Refuge of the Three Jewels (Holy)
The Sutra of Shadows (Unholy)
The Sukracharya Sutra (Unholy)
The Sutra of the Treasure House of Lord Shiva (Holy)
The Yama-Bhakta Tantra (Unholy)
The Virakshatriya (Holy)
The Sutra of the Wish-fulfilling Lotus Jewel (Holy)

MAGIC ITEMS, MALA BEADS*
Brahma Shield Mala
Mala of Calming Beasts
Crystal Mala
Elemental Mala
Mala of Intangibility
Mala of Protection from Afflictions
Mala of Protection from the Living Dead
Shield-Mala
Mala of Sensing Magic
Mala of Summoning Asuras
Sacred Mala of Warding off Demons

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MAGIC ITEMS, STAFFS*
Staff of Abundance
Staff of Annulling Magic
Blessed Healing Staff
Staff of Command
Cursing Staff
Elemental Staff
Naga Staff
Shadow Staff
Staff of True Seeing
Vajra Staff

MAGIC ITEMS, RINGS*
Cursed Ring, Minor
Cursed Ring, Forgetfulness
Cursed Ring, Magic-binding
Cursed Ring, Unholy Ring of Deceit
Ring of the Ascetics
Ring of Cold Resistance
Ring of Demonic Intervention
Ring of Divine Intervention
Ring of Fire Resistance
Ring of Healing
Ring of Invisibility
Ring of Life
Ring of Luck
Ring of Magic-Reflection
Ring of Mental Clarity
Ring of Protection +1
Ring of Protection +2
Ring of Protection +3
Ring of True Vision
Sacred Band of Vishnu

MAGIC ITEMS, CONCH SHELLS*
Deva-Summoning Shankha
Shankha of Confusion in Battle
Shankha of Devastating Force
Shankha of the Divine Flames of Agni
Shankha of Enchantment
Shankha of Great Haste
Shankha of the Healing Sound
Shankha of the Ice Winds of Kailash
Shankha of Illuminating Light
Shankha of Indra
Shankha of Instantaneous Translocation
Life-Giving Shankha
Shankha of Madness
Shankha of Mighty Command
Paralyzing Shankha
Poison Fog Shankha
Prowess-granting Shankha
The Shankha of Repressing Powers
Shankha of Slowing Opponents
Terrifying Shankha

MAGIC ITEMS, WONDROUS ITEMS*
The Magic Basket of Mayasura
Bracelet of Strength
Climbing Rope
The Helmet of Thought Control
Kara of the Unbreakable Oath
Laxshmi's Wondrous Pot
The Magic Mirror of King Videha
Mirror of Vishnu
The Peacock Crown
Plentiful Cup
Purifying incense
Quiver of Infinite Arrows
Sage's Cup
Sea-Emerald of Varuna
Serpent box
Succubus bottle
Vajra Rod
Veena of Shiva
Vimana
Vimana, Grand
Yaksha Treasure Chest

MAGIC ITEMS, ARMOR: SPECIAL POWERS*
Akashik Armor
Brahma Shield Armor
Deva Armor
Armor of Magical Reflection
Armor of Reflecting Missiles
Shadow Armor
Armor of Surya
Vajra Fury Armor

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MAGIC ITEMS, ARROWS, SPECIAL POWERS*
Agni's Fire Arrow
Blinding Arrow of Surya
Demonic Poison Arrow
Far-reaching Arrow
Paralysis Arrow
All-penetrating Arrow
Terrifying Arrow of Shiva
Vishnu Arrow

MAGIC ITEMS, BOWS, SPECIAL POWERS*
Alternate Form
Far-reaching
Flamebow
Ice Bow
Bow of Good Fortune
Protective Aura
Implacable Bow of Rama
Sunbow
Vigilant Bow
Bow of True Vision

MAGIC ITEMS, MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS*
Axe
Axe, parashu
Axe, throwing
Axe, throwing, returning
Club
Chakram
Chakram, returning
Chakram, decapitator
Dart
Javelin
Katar dagger
Knife
Kukri dagger
Kukri dagger, venomous
Mace
Mace of Hanuman
Mace, heavy
Sling
Spear
Spear, additional bonus
Spear, long
Spear, trident
Spear, Trident of Shiva
Sword, khanda
Sword, khanda, additional bonus
Sword, khanda, slayer
Sword, scimitar
Sword, scimitar, additional bonus
Sword, tulwar
Sword, tulwar, additional bonus
Asura tulwar

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MAGIC ITEMS, CELESTIAL ARROWS*
Agneyastra (Patron god: Agni)
Brahmasirsha (Patron god: Brahma)
Indrastra (Patron god: Indra)
Narayanastra (Patron god: Vishnu)
Pashupatastra (Patron god: Shiva)
Suryastra (Patron god: Surya)
Vaishnavastra (Patron god: Vishnu)
Vajrastra (Patron god: Indra)
Varunayastra (Patron god: Varuna)
Vayastra (Patron god: Vayu)
Vishnastra (Patron god: Vishnu)

MAGIC ITEMS, ASURA ASTRAS*
Binding Astra
Demon Astra
Mayastra
Mountain Astra
Nagastra

MAGIC ITEMS, OTHER CELESTIAL WEAPONS*
Asi
Brahmadanda
Brahmashir
Gandiva
Mahakali's Bow
Parashudurga
Sudarshana Chakram
Trishul
Vajrayudha
Vasavi
Vel

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Jainism
The swastika is one of the principal symbols of one of the oldest religions in the world: Jainism. Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of total nonviolence towards all living beings, and emphasizes spiritual interdependence and equality between all life. In the religion, the swastika symbolizes the different states of the soul in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

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Gave me nightmares as a child, Garuda, the mount/vahana of the Lord Vishnu.

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"Kali" The Mother Of Wands In The East (Queen Of Wands) Haindl Tarot Cards.

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INDIA
Indian Mythology (L&L.122)
Indian Mythos (DDG.75)

The Aryans (L&L.123)
Late Vedic Beliefs (L&L.124)

Vedic Temple (image/map) (L&L.127)

Indra (Intermediate god of Weather, battle) (L&L.128)
Indra (god of the atmosphere, storms and rain) (Greater god) (DDG.75)
Indra (G.DG.H.7)
Indra's Elephant (G.DG.H.7) (DDG.75)

Agni (Intermediate god of Fire, messages) (L&L.130)
Agni (god of fire and lightning) (Greater god) (DDG.76)
Agni God of Fire (G.DG.H.7)
Red Chariot of Agni (G.DG.H.8)
Shiva God of the Beasts (G.DG.H.8)

Surya (Intermediate god of Morning and evening) (L&L.131)
Surya (sun god) (Greter god) (DDG.78)
Surya (Salilri) The Sun God (G.DG.H.8)
Surya's Chariot (G.DG.H.8)

Vishnu (god of mercy and light) (Greater god) (DDG.79)
Vishnu God of Mercy and Light (G.DG.H.8)

Brahman (Greater god of Everything) (L&L.128)
Brahama "Hindu Mythology's Ruler of the Gods" (G.DG.H.9)
Brahama's Goose (G.DG.H.9)

Rudra (Intermediate god of Storms, disease) (L&L.135)
Rudra (storm god, god of the dead) "Lord of Animals" (Greater god) (DDG.77)
Rudra God of Robbers and Thieves (G.DG.H.9)

Puchan (Intermediate god fo Relationships) (L&L.136)

Savitri (Intermediate god of Life, light) (L&L.132)

Soma (Intermediate god of Moon, plants, prophesy) (L&L.132)

Kali (Intermediate goddess of Life and death) (L&L.134)
Kali (black earth mother) (Lesser goddess) (DDG.76)
Kali The Black Earth Mother (G.DG.H.9)

Brihaspati (Intermediate god of Wisdom, worship) (L&L.134)

Devi Goddess of Energy (G.DG.H.10)

Lakshmi (goddess of fortune) (Lesser goddess) (DDG.77)
Lakshmi Goddess of Good and Bad Fortune (G.DG.H.10)

Sarasuati Goddess of Water and Knowledge (G.DG.H.10)

Ratri (Lesser goddess of Night and darkness) (L&L.136)
Ratri (goddess of the night, thieves, & robbers) (Demigoddess) (DDG.77)
Ratri Goddess of the Night (G.DG.H.10)

Vayu (Lesser god of Wind, life, destruction) (L&L.137)

Vasha Goddess of the Dawn (G.DG.H.10)

Yama (Intermediate god of Judgement of the dead) (L&L.130)
Yama (demigod of death) (DDG.80)
Yama Demigod of Death (G.DG.H.10)
Yama's Water Buffalo (DDG.80)
Yama's Buffalo (G.DG.H.11)
Yama God of Death (G.DG.H.65)

Varuna (Intermediate god of Cosmic order, dharma) (L&L.129)
Varuna (god of order & protector of oaths) (Greater god) (DDG.79)
Varuna Demigod of Cosmic Law and Justice (G.DG.H.11)

Mitra (Intermediate god of Friendshipp, contracts, warmth, light, growth) (L&L.129)

Tvashtri (Demigod of Inventions and creation) (L&L.137)
Tvashtri (demigod of artifice and science) (DDG.78)
Tvashri (Visvakarma) Demigod of Weapons and Science (G.DG.H.11)

Ushas (Intermediate goddess of Light, wakefulness, locks) (L&L.133)
Ushas (goddess of the dawn) (Lesser goddess) (DDG.78)

Siva (Intermediate god of Destruction) (L&L.133)

Karttikeya (demigod of war) (DDG.76)
Karttekeza Demigod of War (G.DG.H.11)
Peacock of Karttikeya (DDG.76)
Peacock of Karttekeza (G.DG.H.11)

Krishna (G.DG.H.11)

INDIA \ MM
Marut (wind spirit) (X) (DDG.77)
Maruts Wind Spirits (100 HP) (G.DG.H.12)

Garuda "King of all Birds" (X) (DDG.79)

Rakshasas Demons of India (200 HP) (G.DG.H.12)
Yakshas "Weaker Demons of India" (50 HP) (G.DG.H.12)
Naga [Guardian, Water, Master] (36 HP) (G.DG.H.12)
Ogres ("As D&D but the ogre of India can polymorph itself.") (G.DG.H.12)

INDIA \ PH
Ribhus ("As elves per D&D working only for the Gods.") (G.DG.H.12)

Ascetic Characters (L&L.125)

Optional Rule : Dharma, Karma, and Reincarnation (L&L.125)
Fighter, Ranger, Paladin, Wizard, Specialist, Priest, Druid, Rogue, Thief, Bard (L&L.125)
Reincarnation Tbale (L&L.126)
Slug, Kobold, goblin, orc, gnoll, Human, Nirvana (L&L.126)

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Quote:
Gold Mahavishnu idol, Sri-Padmanabhaswamy temple. Kerala, India.

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This Indian houseboat spoke to me...

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Root Bridge in India

Sometimes the roots of tree branches form together into amazing natural bridges, often strong enough for humans to walk across. This tree root bridge in India serves as a double decker! (1)

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The early Hindic people developed flying cities armed with powerful weapons. These may still exist in some of the Indian pantheon realms... rumors of sightings above the misty mountains to the east have become more common.

There are various theories as to the nature of the inhabitants, from alien Indian gods, to rakshasa, to fraal, to simply the Hindic people themselves.

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The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia.[5]

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India:
Armor and weapons of, "Rhino's Armor, Tiger's Claws", Michael J. Varhola, 189(34), D&D2
Characters based on, "Caste of Characters", Michael A. Selinker, 225(22), D&D2
Magic items of, "Bazaar of the Bizarre: The Magic of India", Michael Selinker, 229(33), D&D2
Spells of, "Arcane Lore: Monsoons and the Power of Om", Michael A. Selinker, 226(42), D&D2

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Early Symbols of the Bronze Age
The earliest known object with swastika-motifs is carving on the tusk of a mammoth found in the Ukraine dated to 10,000 BC. The symbol continued in use into the Bronze Age in the Indus Valley as part of early Hindu religions. Why the symbol was first used remains a matter of archaeological debate, with some believing it sprang up along with cross symbols used to represent gods, and that its four arms could represent the four elements of nature or the four seasons.

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The talwar (pronounced [t̪əlʋaːr]), also spelled talwaar and tulwar, is a type of curved sword or sabre from the Indian Subcontinent, and is found in the modern countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

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There are different types of rakshasa to be found in the Indian realms.

Here's a couple of links (Thanks: @genghisdon) that detail the rakshasa in different ways.
forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Rakshasa
www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/outsiders/rakshasa

See also Dragon #84 for more details. Keep in mind that the rakshasa are a PC race in Arrows of Indra, and, are very powerful in OD&D.