Here is the story of Manifestation of Ganesha, Kartikeya (Ganesha birth story and Kartikeya’s birth story) is explained as per the Brahma Purana. Once, before taking her bath, goddess Parvati anointed unguent on her body and while removing it created a human form from the accumulated dross. The head of this human form resembled an elephant. […]
Tripurasura, the father of Gayasura, was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. After his death, his son, Gayasura, became the king, and he was also a devotee of Lord Vishnu. He performed severe penance on Lord Vishnu and attained the boon of immortality: not to be killed by any one and at any time. After […]
How Ganapathi made a speedier round of the world? How Ganesha made round of Lord Shiva and Parvati? Once sage Narada offered a very celestial mango fruit to Lord Shiva. Both his children Ganapathi and Subrahmanya wanted that fruit. Narada suggested that the one who travels all round the world first should get this fruit. Both Ganapathi […]
Kiratamurti is the form of Lord Shiva where he appears as the hunter in the epic of Mahabharata. The cause behind this form of Kiratamurthi is to present Arjuna the most powerful weapon called Pashupatastra. Lord Shiva grants this weapon to Arjuna, because of the fact that Arjuna needs to accumulate the strength of divine […]
What is the religious significance of Yamuna River? Why Yamuna River is considered an important river as per Hindu Dharma? Yami, the goddess of the river Yamuna, is the sister of Yama, god of death, and the daughter of Surya, the Sun god, and his wife Saranyu. Yamuna, referred to respectfully as Yamunaji, holds a […]
Story of Varudhini and Pravarakhya. What is the story of Varudhini and Pravarakhya. The legend of Varudhini, Pravarakhya. Love story of Varudhini, Pravarakhya. The births of King Swarochi and Manu Swarochisha had an interesting background. A learned Brahmana youth called Pravarakhya on the banks of River Varuna observed the required rituals regularly and worshipped guests. […]
Drona’s death is a significant and dramatic event in the Mahabharata, occurring during the Kurukshetra War. Dronacharya, a revered teacher and a formidable warrior, played a crucial role in the conflict between the Kauravas and Pandavas. Here is a summary of the circumstances leading to Drona’s death: Bhishma’s Fall: Prior to Drona’s death, Bhishma Pitamah, […]
The story of Dasharatha & Shani is also mentioned in Padma Purana’s Uttara Khanda. The story is a discussion between Narada Maharshi and Mahadeva. Sage Narada curiously asked Lord Mahadeva as to what made Shani such a volatile planet. Lord Mahadeva replied — Shani is extremely violent by nature and everybody is scarred of this […]
The incident involving Yudhishthira’s half-truth is a crucial and morally complex episode in the Mahabharata. It occurs during the Kurukshetra War when Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, is faced with a dilemma that challenges his commitment to truthfulness. Here’s a summary of the event: Bhishma’s Unstoppable Defense: Bhishma Pitamah, the granduncle of both the Kauravas and […]
“Dyutakrida” refers to the game of dice that plays a pivotal role in the Mahabharata. It is a critical episode that leads to the exile of the Pandavas and sets the stage for the larger conflict between the Kauravas and Pandavas. Here’s a summary of the Dyutakrida episode: Arrangement of the Game: Duryodhana, the eldest […]
Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is often associated with various stories and legends that highlight different aspects of his character, powers, and significance. Here are a few stories related to Lord Shiva: The Churning of the Ocean (Samudra Manthan): In this famous episode from Hindu mythology, Devas (celestial beings) and Asuras (demons) […]
The Chakravyuha formation, also known as the circular or wheel formation, is a strategic military formation described in the Mahabharata. It plays a crucial role during the Kurukshetra War when the Kauravas employ it as a defensive strategy to counter the Pandava forces. Here is an overview of the Chakravyuha formation: Formation Concept: The Chakravyuha […]
The Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world, is filled with numerous iconic moments that are central to its narrative. Here are some of the most significant and iconic moments from the Mahabharata: The Game of Dice (Dyutakrida): One of the pivotal moments in the Mahabharata is the infamous game of dice […]
The conflict between Dronacharya and Drupada’s son, Dhrishtadyumna, is a significant and intense aspect of the Mahabharata. Here’s an overview of the events leading to the confrontation between Drona and Dhrishtadyumna: Birth of Dhrishtadyumna: King Drupada of Panchala had a desire for a son who could defeat Dronacharya, who had humiliated him in the past. […]
Bhishma’s fall is a pivotal and poignant event in the Mahabharata, marking a significant moment in the Kurukshetra War. Bhishma Pitamah, the granduncle of both the Kauravas and Pandavas, was a revered and formidable warrior who had taken the vow of lifelong celibacy and had sworn to serve the throne of Hastinapura. Here’s a summary […]
Thiruvathirai is one of the 27 star goddesses and she is the consort of Lord Chandra Bhagavan, and she is situated far away from the earth.Devotees would worship Lord Shiva in the famous Shiva Temples like Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and Thiruvalangadu Shiva Temple during Margazhi month, on the Thiruvadirai festival day. During the time of […]
The Skanda Purana is one of the eighteen Puranas, and it contains the details of Lord Skanda who is the son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. The text is considered as very holy by the Kaumara sects of people, who worship Lord Muruga as their chief god. This text describes his war with the […]
The abode of Lord Shiva is known as Shiva Loka or Mount Kailash. He is considered to be one of the main deities of Hinduism. The Holy Shiva Purana tells us about his significance and about the Shiva bhakti of his devotees. He is the father of Bharatanatyam Dance, and he is worshipped as Lord […]
Manifestation of Maa Lakshmi… As per Brahma Purana, the story of Manifestation of Maa Lakshmi is given here.. Bhishma expressed his desire to know about the manifestation of goddess Lakshmi. Pulastya replied– Once, after being defeated by the demons, the deities went to Lord Vishnu and sought his help. Lord Vishnu instructed them to collect […]
Sambhal Harihar Mandir in Skanda Purana, Bhagwat Purana, Matsya Purana.. Sambhal Harihar Mandir is mentioned in Skanda Purana as per some historians. As per them, Sambhal Jaama Masjid was built on Harihar Mandir by destroying the temple in 16th century by Babur. Sambhal Jaama Masjid is also known as the second Babri Masjid, after Ayodhya […]