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  Mani, Vettam. Puranic Encyclopaedia. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1996.

  Zimmer, Heinrich. Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1990.

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