In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a heavenly musician or celestial being who plays music for the gods, often depicted as beautiful and magical.
From Sanskrit gandharva, which may be related to Vedic roots meaning 'smell' or 'fragrance,' though the exact origin is debated. The word appears in the Rigveda and represents a category of divine beings in Indo-Aryan mythology.
Gandharvas were the original 'celestial DJs'—Hindu texts describe them as magical musicians whose music could make people forget reality, which is why they were often associated with intoxication and altered states!
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