Mahavir Jayanti – birth of Lord Hanumana
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...
Quiz on the Ramayana
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...
An intriguing story on Lok Sabha 2014 , Varanasi and Social Media pulse
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...
Parshuram Jayanti
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...
A tale of two brothers – Bhima and Hanumana
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...
The Ramayana story in pictures – Sunder kand(5)
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...
When Lord Rama got angry
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...
Draupadi Swayamvara
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)...
Seven interesting stories of Lord Ganesha (Indian mythology)
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...
The complete story of Parshurama avatar – Vishnu dashavatara
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...
The complete story of Vamana avatar ( Vishnu Dashavatara)
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...
Sankat Mochan temple (mandir)
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...
The complete story of Narsingh avatar – Vishnu dashavatara
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...
Mahavir mandir (temple) at Patna
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...
51 facts – The Ramayana
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...
Seven little known facts about Karna from the Mahabharata
Karna – the most virtuous warrior from Mahabharata 1.Curses on Karna One afternoon Parashurama requested Karna to bring a pillow to sleep on under a tree shade. Karna instead offered...
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...
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...
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...
Arjuna and Kirata
Arjuna and Kirata There is a humbling story about Arjuna, the world’s greatest archer, and how was he made to understand that being greatest archer did not mean he was...
Seven famous Swayamvaras
Famous Swayamvaras A swayamvara is the process of choosing a bridegroom by a bride. This event had been the most important event in the life of a girl and there...
The meaning and importance of Shivlinga
What is Shivlinga? Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of linga from ancient times. Lord Shiva is one of the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh and even considered...
Ambarish and Durvasa – when the hunter became hunted
Lord Durvasa is known for his curses. But there were times, when he was helpless before the power of a humble of follower of Lord Vishnu. One such instance was...
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