Story of Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Indra

Many years ago, there was a terrible drought. There was no food to be had. The sage Vishvamitra had come to the banks of the river Goutami Ganga with his disciples. Vishvamitra’s wife, children and disciples were all hungry. The sage therefore sent his disciples out to look for food. They searched everywhere, but could […]

Indra, Indrani Kalyanam | Divine Marriage of Indradev, Indrani Devi

Bhagwan Indra, Indrani Thirukalyanam took place before several millions of years ago, in the Swarga Loka, but, still the divine couple look young and beautiful. During the time of their marriage, gods and demigods like Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Vayu, Varuna and Agni Dev were also present in the heaven. Ma Indrani is also classified as […]

Unknown Facts about Indra Bhagvan

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Indra is a Vedic deity in Hinduism, and the king of the heaven. He is the son of Kashyapa and Aditi. He was mentioned in Rig Veda, and described him as a most efficient warrior, and a learned scholar who contains valuable powers, and having the capacity to fight with demons. He is guided by […]

Indra Deva Mahatmya | Significance of Lord Indra

Lord Indra is the king of Heavens. He is believed to be an ancient god, and he was there, even during the time of churning of the divine ocean during the Treta Yuga. Though there are some bad remarks about Lord Indra with regard to his enjoying pleasures in the Indra Loka, but, generally, he […]

Swarga Loka | Svarga | One of 7 Heavenly Worlds

Swarga also known as Indra Loka, is one of the Divine Lokas in Hinduism, and Lord Indra rules this Divine Loka. It contains great beauty similar to Brahma Loka, also called as Sathya Loka. Those who do good karmic deeds would live in the Swarga Loka for a long period of time. Ancient righteous kings […]

Lord Indra and Chandra

Lord Indra and Chandra are Vedic gods, and both of them are praised in Vedas and in the Puranas. Both of them are adapted to live a luxurious life style, by drinking the divine nectar Amirtha, and by watching the dance of the celestial dancers like Ma Urvashi, Menaka and Ramba. While Lord Indra is […]

Festival of Lord Indra

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Lord Indra is the god of heavens, and he is our respectable worshipful god. He is mentioned in Vedas and Puranas, and he is considered as a powerful deity, who controls the various lokas through his high skills and powers. He is the giver of boons and the fulfiller of wishes. Worshipping him would give […]

Matali | Charioteer of Lord Indra

Matali is the charioteer of Lord Indra, and he resides in the Indra Loka. He is considered as a friend and an attendant of Lord Indra, and he was mentioned in various Hindu epics. He used to drive the chariot efficiently during the times of battles between devas and asuras, and would obey the commands […]