A kinnara (Sanskrit: Kiṃnara) is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. [1] They are described as part human and part bird, and have a strong association with music and love.

Kinnara is a mythical creature that is often depicted in Hindu and Buddhist mythology as a half-human, half-bird creature. It has the head, arms, and torso of a human, while its lower body is that of a bird. Kinnara is usually depicted with wings, a beak, and talons on its feet.

Oct 26, 2022 · The paper discusses the conceptual and concrete representations of kinnaras and kinnaris in South and Southeast Asian countries. Kinnara from Kailashnath temple, Kanchipuram.

In the rich tapestry of Indian lore, discover the enigmatic Kinnara—an ethereal being of beauty and celestial talent.

The 8' Kinara is a 2D LED Display with 7 "candles", symbolizing the principles of Kwanzaa, unity, while radiating warmth and cultural significance.

Jan 28, 2025 · Kinnara (किन्नर), like Yakṣas, are the attendants of Kubera. They are represented as mythical beings with a human figure and the head of a horse or with a horse’s body and the head of a man. They are described as celestial choristers and musicians who dwell in the paradise of Kuvera on Kailāsa.

Dec 19, 2024 · Kinnaras are often depicted as celestial beings, blending the traits of humans and animals, particularly horses. They are known for their musical abilities, enchanting voices, and are often associated with the divine realm.

Konrad and Sarah Bekker Collection. Kinnara and their female counterparts kinnari, are mythical creatures who are thought to live in the Himalayas and who came to Burma with the spread of Buddhism. They are half-human, half-bird dancers, musicians, and choristers.

Feb 28, 2025 · Kinnara in Jainism represents mythical beings celebrated for their music, viewed as servitors of divine figures, characterized as a three-faced deity with unique attributes. They symbolize a divine class and transformative spiritual journeys within the cosmos.

Kinnara is a mythical creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, particularly in Indian and Southeast Asian traditions. It is depicted as a hybrid creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a bird.