A gandharva is one of the lowest-ranking Devas in Buddhist cosmology. They are classed among the Cāturmahārājakāyika Devas, and are subject to the Great King Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Guardian of the East.

Often looked upon as the choristers in Indra’s heaven, the Gandharvas were the descendants of Rishi Kashyapa and his wife Arishta. According to the Vishnu Purāna, they were sons of Lord Brahma.

In Hinduism and Buddhism, Gandharvas are male nature spirits and the masculine counterparts of the Apsaras. They are passionate lovers of women and arouse erotic and romantic passion in women. …

In the Hindu tradition, the term gandharva is used in both the singular and the plural to refer a particular divine being and a race of related demigods, respectively.

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Aug 11, 2022 · Gandharvas have long been considered intermediaries between the heavens and earth, delivering messages – and even other beings – from one to the other. Frequently associated with …

Sep 5, 2016 · By the time the Puranas and the two epics were composed, the apsaras and gandharvas had become performing artists to the gods; the apsaras are singers, dancers, and courtesans, while …