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Mother of Gandharvas

Arishta is the mother of Gandharvas. Their father is Kashyapa.

How many holy books are there in Hinduism?

1. Four Veda Samhitas along with Brahmanas, Aranyakas and Upanishads 2. Smritis 3. Itihasas 4. Puranas 5. Darshanas 6. Ancillary texts - Vedangas, Dharma sutras, Nibandha granthas

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Who is worshiped during Pradosha?

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