Andhakasura’s Story is mentioned in Matsya Purana and many other Scriptures. The story of Andhakasura Vadha and Chandika Devi goes like this… Originally a darling boy of Devi Parvati, Andhakasura bacame a menace to the Universe. In a playful mood, she closed Shiva’s eyes and the perspiration on the latter’s forehead created a boy of muscular […]
Stories from Puranas
Grandma Stories
Grandma stories are very famous among the young children. With their vast experience, the old grandmother would tell wonderful bhakti stories about Bhakta Prahalada, Dhruva and Markandeya, to their grandchildren and also to their friends, mostly during weekends, in the evenings by having a cup of coffee or tea with some snacks, but at this […]
Akashavani | Divine Voice from Sky
We would have read in the Puranas and in other holy texts that sometimes, people would hear the divine voice from the sky and it would give them a warning message, and also would give a chance to the bad ones to correct their bad habits. According to Srimad Bhagavatham, once when King Kamsa was […]
9 Important Teachings of Prahlada
Bhakta Prahalada is considered as anardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, and he is praised for his great bhakti similar to Narada, Dhuruva and other Bhagavathas. He was born in the Krita Yuga also known as Satya Yuga to the demon king, HiranyaKashipu, and later his father was killed by Lord Narasimha, and he was crowned […]
Importance of Surya Puja (Surya Bhagavan’s worship)
What is the importance of Surya Puja (Surya Bhagavan’s worship)? Here is the detailed explanation about the significance of Surya Pujan… Once, while describing about the importance of Surya’s worship to Vaishampayan, Sage Vyasa narrated the following tale – There lived a king named Bhadreshwar. He ruled over Madhyadesh. Once his left hand was infected […]
Divine Love Stories
Instead of reading ordinary love stories from books and by watching of love stories in Cinemas and TV Serials, we can read about the love stories of the popular divine characters like Rama, Krishna, Venkateswara, Nala and Dhamayanti, Indra and Indrani, Satyavan and Savitri, Sakunthala and Dushyanta. By reading the love stories of these pious […]
Trishanku (King Trishanku & Vishwamitra)
King Trishanku is one the famous Kings mentioned in Puranas and other Hindu Scriptures. Most of the times, Trishanku is connected with the story of Trishanku Swarga. From Dridashva was descended a king named Trayaruni. Trayaruni was a righteous king and followed all the religious dictates. But Trayarun’s son Satyavrata was quite the opposite and […]
Three Highly Auspicious Plants as per Padma Purana
What are the three plants that are highly auspicious as per the Padma Purana. Padma Purana explains the significance of these three plants in an elaborated way. Rudraksha Tree Once, while describing about the importance of Rudraksha to the sages, Vyasa said— One who wears a Rudraksha rosary is supreme among all human beings. The mere […]
Kalachakra | Wheel of Time in Hinduism (Wheel of History)
Kala Chakra also called as The Wheel of Time or The Wheel of History is a concept which is mentioned in the holy texts of Hinduism. It means the changing situations in the world and also in our life, and in simple terms Kala Chakra means passage of time. And this Kalachakra is functioning with […]
Story of Harishchandra and Varuna Yagna
In the Ikshvaku dynasty there ruled a king named Harishchandra. Harishchandra had no son. One day two sages named Narada and Parvata came to visit Harishchandra and told him that he would go to hell if he did not have a son. “How can I obtain a son?” asked Harishchandra. “Go to the banks of […]
Vapusthama, Wife of Janamejaya
Vapusthama was the princess of Kashi, and she was the great-granddaughter of Bhima, and she was married to Arjuna’s great-grandson Janamejaya, and they had two children, Shatanika and Sankukarna. Her father-in-law was King Parikshit, who was killed by the snake god Takshaka. After the death of his father, Janamejaya had arranged for a fire sacrifice […]
Story: Gautama Maharshi & Godavari River, Why Godavari is known as Gautami Ganga?
Story: Gautama Maharshi & Godavari River, Why Godavari is known as Gautami Ganga? What is the reason behind calling Godavari River as Gautami Ganga? Part of the water of the Ganga that got stuck in Shiva’s hair was brought down to earth by Bhagiratha. The remaining part was brought down by the sage Gautama. Parvati […]
Story of Rama Avatar – Why Lord Vishnu incarnated as Sri Rama
Sri Rama Avatara is the seventh Avatara of Lord Vishnu. The story of Rama Avatara is also mentioned in Padma Purana’s Uttara Khanda. Once, goddess Parvati expressed her desire to know about all the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Continuing with the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Lord Mahadeva told Parvati — Describing about Sri Rama’s incarnation Lord Mahadeva […]
Vatsyayana | Author of Kamasutra
Vatsyayana was a great scholar and a philosopher who is believed to have been lived during the 6th century AD. He has written the famous text Kamasutra, in order to make proper understanding of the human love. He has written mainly the text in order to clarify the doubts of the humans, and to get […]
Sarama Devashuni
Sarama Devashuni is considered as the Mother of the Dogs, cows and all other animals, and she is the attendant and friend of Lord Indra. She is mentioned in Rig Veda (10.108) and in other holy texts of Hinduism. She has contributed some portions of Rig Veda, which is still useful for the Vedic scholars. […]
War between Kartavirya Arjuna & Ravana
Kartavirya Arjuna was an ancient king who lived in the Treta Yuga and ruled the ancient city of Mahishmati, which is the present day Madhya Pradesh. Kartavirya was the son of Kritavirya. He has got thousand hands and an ardent devotee of Lord Dattatreya. Kartavirya Arjuna ruled his city for a long period of time […]
Katvanga | Story of King Katvanga
Several thousands of years back, there lived a great king and his name was Katvanga. He was well versed in all kinds of arts and was very good in handling deadly weapons during the battles. Due to that, once when there was a war between the demigods and the demons, the demigods approached Katvanga and […]
Prithu | Story of King Prithu
Prithu is a great king who was mentioned in Vedic texts. He is considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and he is the son of Vena. From the name of Prithu, the earth goddess had obtained her name as Prithvi. Prithu requested the earth goddess, Prithvi, to give proper vegetation in the earth. But […]
Kubalashva’s Katha: Story of King Kubalashva
Kubalashva was one of the kings descended from Kakutstha. Kubalashva’s father was named Vrihadashva. After Vrihadashva had ruled for many years, he desired to retire to the forest. He therefore prepared to hand over the kingdom to his son Kubalashva. But learning of King Vrihadashva’s resolve, a sage named Utanka came to meet the king. […]
Story of King Muchukunda’s & Lord Vishnu’s Shivalinga
Lord Indra had to face a very hard battle against the powerful demons. With the assistance of King Muchukunda, so he was successful in winning the battle. Therefore, Indira wished to present a gift to Muchukunda as a token of his humble gratitude to the emperor, and wholeheartedly asked what he personally wanted. The King […]