Vadavagni is described as a destructive entity that embodies a submarine fire with the head of a mare in Hindu mythology.
Its body is composed of blazing flame, and it has the head of a mare.
As a destructive entity, Vadavagni's behavior is likely to be malevolent. However, no specific information on its powers and behaviors is available from the source material.
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Adi (asura)
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Adi Shakti
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Aditi
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Agni
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Ahalya
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Alakshmi
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Alamelu
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Amrita (Buddhist tradition)
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Ananta (Infinite)
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