Babruvahana Katha | Story of Babruvaha, How Babruvahana kill Arjuna?… Babruvahana is a prominent character in the Mahabharata, the son of Arjuna and Chitrangada, princess of Manipur. Raised in Manipur due to a promise Arjuna made to Chitrangada’s father, Babruvahana later became king of that land and was known as a wise, just, and skilled […]
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Kanchi Kamakshi Temple | Kanchi Shaktipeetham
Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, Kanchi Shaktipeetham, kamakshi Kanchikapure.. The Kanchi Kamakshi temple, one of the most revered centers of Shaktism in South India, is rooted in deep religious and historical traditions. Its origins are linked closely to legends surrounding Goddess Kamakshi, a form of Devi Parvati. Kanchi Kamakshi Temple is revered as one of the Ashtadasha […]
Stories from Vishnu Purana
The Vishnu Purana is one of the Eighteen Mahapuranas, and it is considered as a holy text of Hinduism. It contains the details of Lord Vishnu, his avatars and about his famous devotees like Narada, Prahalada, Thumburu and Dhruva. According to Vishnu Purana, Lord Vishnu is considered as the main god and all the other […]
How Lord Vishnu protected Prahlada from Hiranyakashipu
How Lord Vishnu protected Prahlada from Hiranyakashipu? Lord Vishnu countered all the 18 attempts Hiranyakashipu had made to kill Prahlada and protected him from his father. This story is mentioned in Vishnu Purana’s 13th chapter. Hearing the news of Kritya’s failure to kill Prahlada, killing of teachers and their subsequent revival as effected by Prahlada, […]
18 Parvas of Mahabharata
Most of us are thinking that reading the great epic Mahabharata would create havoc in the lives of the readers, since some of the characters of Mahabharata like the Kauravas contain bad nature like cheating, enmity, jealously and pride. But we are forgetting about the good people like the Pandavas, our beloved Lord Krishna, Ma […]
Mudgala Purana
The Mudgala Purana is an ancient Hindu Upapurana dedicated primarily to Lord Ganesha and is considered one of the most authoritative scriptures on Ganesha’s religious history, significance, and forms. It is distinct from the Skanda Purana, which focuses on Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya) and narratives like Skanda Sashti. However, the Mudgala Purana does mention certain ritual […]
Jalandhara Katha | Story of demon Jalandhar, battle of Lord Shiva & Jalandhar
Story of demon Jalandhar, battle of Lord Shiva & Jalandhar. What is the story of Lord Vishnu and Jalandhara. Jalandhara’s war against Lord Shiva. His boon from Lord Vishnu. Jalandhar was the powerful demon born out of the brilliant radiance of Lord Shiva. He was the King of demons who lived in the sea and […]
Babruvahana | Babhruvahana | Babhnu Vahana
Babruvahana is a character in the Mahabharata. He was the son of Arjuna and Chitrangada. Babruvahana was lived with his grandfather and also ruled the kingdom of Manipurawith his grandfather. He recognized Arjuna as his father only at a later stage in his life. Once when Arjuna went to Manipura in search of the sacrificial […]
Why Parashurama Killed Karthaveeryarjuna?
Karthaveeryarjuna is a character from Hindu Religious History, particularly associated with the epic of Mahabharata and the Puranas. Here’s a story related to Karthaveeryarjuna: The Story of Karthaveeryarjuna and the Battle with Lord Parashurama Karthaveeryarjuna, also known as Sahasrarjuna, was a powerful and arrogant king who ruled the Yadava dynasty. He had a thousand arms […]
Kalika Purana | Stories in Kalika Purana | Significance
The Kalika Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a genre of ancient Indian texts that contain mythological, religious, and historical narratives. It is primarily dedicated to the goddess Kali, a fierce and powerful form of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. The Kalika Purana focuses on the worship, legends, and rituals associated with Goddess Kali. […]
War Strategies in Kurukshetra War of Mahabharata
The Kurukshetra War, a central event in the Mahabharata, involved complex war strategies and tactics employed by both the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Here are some key war strategies and tactics used in the Kurukshetra War: Battle Formations (Vyuhas): Both sides employed various battle formations to optimize troop placement for offense and defense. Some of […]
Life Lessons from Mahabharata
The Mahabharata, another ancient Indian epic, is a rich source of wisdom and life lessons. It contains a vast array of characters and situations that offer valuable insights into various aspects of life. Here are some key life lessons from the Mahabharata: Dharma (Righteousness): The Mahabharata emphasizes the importance of upholding dharma, or moral duty, […]
Rukmanga Katha, Story of King Rukmanga (Ekadashi Vrat Story)
Rukmanga Katha: Story of King Rukmanga, Ekadashi Vrat Story. Ekadashi legend is also associated with King Rukmanga of Surya Vamsha. Story of Rukmanga, Ekadashi. As ‘Ekadashi’ or the eleventh day of any month is stated to be a special day for worship of Vishnu, observance of of ‘Upavas’ (Fasting), Puja and Vrata are stated to […]
Vayu, Agni, Yama, Chitragupta, Kubera, Navagraha Thiru Kalyanam
Vayu, Agni, Yama, Chitragupta, Kubera, Navagraha Thiru Kalyanam.. Divine marriage of Vayu Bhagawan, Agni Bhagawan, Yamadharma Raja, Chitragupta, Kubera, Navagrahas… While the term Kalyanam refers to marriages made between ordinary mortals like us, marriages performed between immortal gods and goddesses are known as Thirukalyanam. Some of the Thirukalyanam of the ancient celebrated divine personalities are […]
Story: Origin of Katyayani Mata
The story of the origin of the Avatar or Incarnation of Devi Shree Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani Mata is one of the manifestations of Goddess Parvathi Devi. Noting from prevalent records (Shri Durga Sapthashathi) our ancestors narrate the details of Avatar of Shree Katyayani thus:- The demon King Mahishasura after intense penance (Tapas) of years received […]
Varuna Bhagawan Kalyanam | Divine Marriage of Lord Varuna & Varuni
Varuna is a Hindu deity related with the seas. He is found in the Vedic literature of Hinduism. He is the god of sea and rain. He is under the control of Lord Indra. He receives the instructions given by Lord Indra, and will do according to his favour. In the Hindu Puranas, Varuna is […]
Bhadrakali, Veerabhadraswamy Kalyanam
Bhadrakali, Veerabhadraswamy Kalyanam. Bhadrakali Sametha Veerabhadraswamy Thiru Kalyanotsavam.. Sri Veerabhadra and Ma Bhadrakali were emerged from the powers of Lord Shiva, and they have been specifically created in order to destroy the Daksha Yagna and also to teach a nice lesson for Lord Daksha Bhagavan. Ma Bhadrakali and Lord Veerabhadra are the wonderful divine couples, […]
Balarama Revati Kalyanam | Divine Marriage of Ma Revati and Balarama
Balarama Revati Kalyanam, Divine marriage of Balarama and Revati.. While the term Kalyanam refers to marriages made between ordinary mortals like us, marriages performed between immortal gods and goddesses are known as Thirukalyanam. Similar to the marriages of the ordinary mortals in the earth, the marriages of immortals, who lives in the Swarka Loka and […]
Vinayaka’s Divine Play
Devi Rishi Narada who is well known for his mischievous acts, had once visited Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati at their holy abode Kailash, by keeping a delicious mango on his hand. Narada wants to give the fruit to the divine parents, and hence he gave the fruit to Lord Shiva and Parvati, and asked […]
Vighneshwara Kalyanam | Ganesha’s Marriage with Siddhi, Buddhi
As per most of the people’s belief, Lord Vighneshwara also called as Ganesa and Vinayaka is a bachelor. But he is also mentioned in the Puranas as a married person. Ma Siddhi and Ma Buddhi, who are the daughters of Brahma, are considered to be the wives of Lord Ganesha, and the daughters of Lord […]