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Preta

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Preta

Hungry Spirit

மரபு · Hindu

காலம் · Ancient

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Preta

Hungry Spirit

Overview

Pretas are hungry spirits in Hindu folklore.

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Type: Spirit

Source: Local tradition

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Local tradition

புனித அட்டவணை

கதை
புவியியல்
மேற்கோள்கள்
தொடர்புடைய ஞானம்

காலவரிசை

Ancient

புனித புவியியல்

All India

முதன்மை மேற்கோள்கள்

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"Preta." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/preta. Accessed August 22, 2026.

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