A kinnara is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, described as part human and part bird, with a strong association with music and love. Kinnaras are traditionally depicted in pairs alongside their female counterparts, kinnaris, and appear across South and Southeast Asian art and temple sculpture as celestial musicians and symbols of devoted, romantic love.
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1. Kinnara (Wikipedia)
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A kinnara (Sanskrit: किन्नर Kiṃnara) is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology.
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