Mahavir Jayanti – birth of Lord Hanumana
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The festival of Mahavir (Hanumana) Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is an important festival for Hindus. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day (poornima) of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. On this day, in a temple, spiritual discourses are started at dawn. Lord Hanuman was born at … Continue reading
Quiz on the Ramayana
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Ramayana Quiz
The Ramayana has been written many times. First instance of this was written by Sage Valmiki who was initially a robber. Later, he chronicled the life events of Rama, who is an incarnation of Vishnu, which is called Shrimad Valmiki Ramayana.1. __________was the vaidya(doctor) who … Continue reading
An intriguing story on Lok Sabha 2014 , Varanasi and Social Media pulse
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Lok Sabha elections 2014
The battle of titans at Varanasi
As Indian political scenario is hotting up, and there is lots of buzz on social media. A TV channel was saying that as per a study, about 160 LS seats will have influence of Social Media this election. This is natural to know how our … Continue reading
Parshuram Jayanti
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Parshuram Jayanti festival and Akshay Tritiya
Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu is the epitome of valour and devotion towards parents. Once his father, Jamadagni got angry with his wife Renuka and ordered Parshuram to murder her. Parshuram obeyed him and killed his mother. Contented … Continue reading
A tale of two brothers – Bhima and Hanumana
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When Bhima was humbled
There is an interesting story from Mahabharata about Bhima and Hanumana. This may sound strange but Bhima and Lord Hanumana can be termed as brothers, as they both are born to Lord Pawan, the god of winds. While Hanumana was a constant companion of Lord Rama in treta yuga, … Continue reading
The Ramayana story in pictures – Sunder kand(5)
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Sunder Kand from The Ramayana
Sunder Kand is the story of Hanuman finding Sita. The most important character for this chapter is of Hanuman's.Sunder Kand
After Jambvant praised and advised Hanuman, he started his journey to Lanka. Mainak came forward to offer some rest, but Hanuman … Continue reading
When Lord Rama got angry
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Lord Rama - The Maryadapurushottam
Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is normally associated with peace, calmness and patience, but there are instances where this incarnation of Lord Vishnu has been angered. At one hand, these present a message that though above mentioned virtues … Continue reading
Draupadi Swayamvara
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Draupadi Swayamvara
Draupadi was the beautiful girl of King Drupad. When she attained youth, Drupad wanted her wedding to happen. Thus, Draupadi swayamvara ( the ceremony of choosing a groom) was organised with great fanfare. When this ceremony happened, Pandavas were supposed to be dead in the … Continue reading
Seven interesting stories of Lord Ganesha (Indian mythology)
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Lord Ganesha
He is the son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, has the blessing that his worship should be performed before all gods. Following are some of the unknown and interesting facts about Lord Ganesha.
Broken tusk
When Sage Vyasa set out to write Mahabharata, he wanted someone to help … Continue reading
The complete story of Parshurama avatar – Vishnu dashavatara
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Parshurama Avatar ( Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu)
Parshurama is the sixth incarnation (one of the dashavatara) of Lord Vsihnu. He is said to be one of the chiranjeevis. Chiranjeevi means one who doesn't die.
Birth
Parshurama is born to Sage Jamdagni and Renuka. Parshurama was very obedient to … Continue reading
The complete story of Vamana avatar ( Vishnu Dashavatara)
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Vamana Avatar (Fifth incarnation of Dashavatara)
Vishnu decided to be born as Aditi and Kashyap's son. The son was a dwarf. This was the Vamana avatara (dwarf incarnation) of Vishnu dashavatara which was taken to save Indra's kingdom.There was a king of the daityas named Bali. He was powerful … Continue reading
Sankat Mochan temple (mandir)
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Sankat Mochan Temple
The Sankat Mochan mandir is situated in the holy city of Varanasi. The legend is that this temple was established by Tulsidas, the great poet, who wrote Ramcharitramanas.This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, whose other name is Sankar Mochak, which means reliever of … Continue reading
The complete story of Narsingh avatar – Vishnu dashavatara
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Narsingh Avatar - fifth Vishnu Dashavatara
The fifth of incarnation of Vishnu dashavatara is Narsingh avatar (half man-half lion). There was a demon king Hiranyakashyap who did severe penance of Brahma. Brahma became pleased with him and asked for a boon. Hiranyakashyap demanded immortality. … Continue reading
Mahavir mandir (temple) at Patna
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Mahavir Mandir
One of the most famous Hanuman temple in country. The unique fact is that this temple houses two statues of Hanuman, one is believed to protect the good souls (paritranay sudhunay) and the other to eliminate the bad ones ( Vinashayati cha dushkritam).Historically, this … Continue reading
51 facts – The Ramayana
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Interesting facts from the Ramayana
The Ramayana, the most read epic in Hindu mythology contains some very ineteresting facts, known and unknown. The ramayana is not only the story of Rama, but this is also a story of other people also. For instance, Laxman, Bharat and Hanuman. We can't forget … Continue reading
Seven little known facts about Karna from the Mahabharata
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Karna - the most virtuous warrior from Mahabharata
1.Curses on KarnaOne afternoon Parashurama requested Karna to bring a pillow to sleep on under a tree shade. Karna instead offered his lap to his guru. While Parashurama was fast asleep a giant bee stung Karna’s thigh, despite of the severe … Continue reading
Seven unknown facts of Lord Hanumana
Lord Hanumana
Lord Hanumana is famous for his devotion towards Lord Rama. He helped him tremendously in getting back Sita from the clutches of Ravana, the demon king. His famous exploit was burning the Lanka city. Here are few more facts about him, which are not famous but interesting.
Birth of … Continue reading
Sita swayamvara
Sita Swayamvara
King Janak was the ruler of the kingdom of Videha. Its capital city was Mithila. Janak was not only a brave king, but was also very well-versed in the Shastras and Vedas. His daughter was Sita who grew up to be a girl of unparalleled beauty and charm and possessed the greatest of … Continue reading
Ram Navmi festival
Festival of Ram Navmi
Ram Navmi, is a Hindu festival celebrating birth of Lord Ram.Lord Ram is believed to be seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Shri Ram Navmi is celebrated on ninth day(navmi) of chaitra month of hindu lunar year, in waxing moon (shukla paksha). This festival is … Continue reading