Kinnari

Kinnari, also known as Kinnaree (Thai:กินรี), are beautiful nymph-like beings, one of the many beings that inhabit Himavanta, a legendary forest which surrounds the base of Mount Meru.They are half-bird, half-woman, having the head, torso, and arms of a woman, and the wings, tail, and feet of a swan or peacock. They are renowned for their dances, singing, and recitement of poetry. They have beautiful voices and their songs enchant a human heart in seconds. They are truly beautiful and to listen to their music, see them dance, or to listen to them recite bits or whole poetry just sends ethereal chills through your entire body. They have become a traditional symbol of feminine beauty, grace and accomplishment, and in Thailand have become synonymous with Angels. The male counterpart are known as Kinnaras.

Realm Origination
Astral Realm

Realm Occupation
All Realms

Why Keep Them?
They are comforting, soothing creatures that have an uplifting and positive effect on their Keeper. They are lovely, sweet, and demure companions who contribute creativity & balance to their Keeper. They love singing, dancing, and playing instruments for their Keeper.

Associations
Weekday: Saturday

Planet: Venus

Month: July

Gemstone: Diamond

Color: Gold

Foliage: Violet

Animals: Swan & Peacock

Scent: Strawberry

Herb: Ginger

Methods Of Connecting
Offerings for Kinnari are anything hand-made, beautiful, shiny, semi-precious, or musical.

Characteristics & Manifestations
Kinnari are loving, soothing, well-balanced, inspiring, and creative. They can manifest as a telepathic messages, melodious sounds, sweet scents, orbs, mist, touch, true form, appear in dreams, as well as day and/or night visions.

Invocation
General Invocation, can be spoken before interacting with the spirit.

I call to thee oh spirit of enchantment

I call thee to this token of sacrifice

As it will serve as a home and sanctuary for you.

You will find a friend of loyal and true blood in me and I in you.

I call you and will that you be bound in love to this token

You are welcomed and cherished forever

You are beckoned as you are the true answer.

Average Size:
1-5ft

Keeping History
Kinnari appear throughout South Asian folklore. The video on the right tells of one such tale. It tells the story of Prince Sudhana and the Kinnari Princess Manohara through the stone reliefs found at Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.