This is true. The great Bhishma once fought with Parshurama, an incarnation of Vishnu and was undefeated. Here are some unknown facts about him. Seven unknown facts from Mahabharata about Bhishma Pitamah
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Lord Shiva once served as a servant to his devotee
This is strange but true. The Lord looks after his bhaktas in number of ways, following the most interesting story about him. When Lord Shiva became a servant (Ugna) Seven unknown facts about Lord Shiva
Mahashivaratri – Interesting story behind this festival
Neelkanth – churning of ocean During the churning of ocean, a pot of poison (halahal) came out of the ocean. This had the potential to destruct the whole universe. Lord Vishnu advised gods to request Lord Shiva to consume the poison. To save the mankind, Lord Shiva drank the poison after requested by gods. Goddess […]
Do you know Idol of Balaji always maintain a temperature of 110 degree F
Yes, this is true. The temple is at a height of about 3000 feet so the climate is normally cold and also every morning at 4; 30 am Abhishekam is done in which the idol is bathed with water, milk as well as other dravayam. After the bath sweat appears in form of fine water particles […]
Do you know Lord Vishnu has 21 incarnations?
Though we know that Lord Vishnu’s has ten incarnations, but few people know that actually there are twenty one incarnations.As per hindu Mythology and puranas, Lord Vishnu has 21 incarnations. These are available in following articles: 21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu – Part 1 21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu- part 2 21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu […]
Why Is Lord Shiva Known As Kalantaka?
Lord Shiva as Kalantaka Once there was a little boy named Markandeya. His father Mrikandu had to select one of two predetermined fates for him before he was born. The first one was that Markandeya would be a bright, knowledgeable young boy who would live till the age of 16. The second option was that […]
When the Hunter became hunted – An interesting story of Sage Durvasa
Sage 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 of Ambarisha. The full story goes as: Ambarisha was a king and he was deeply into following Lord Vishnu. He and his queen used to observe […]
Sita – daughter of Ravana?
As per a story, Sita is believed to be daughter of Ravana and his wife Mandodari. Soon after her birth, there was prediction that she will be the reason for the destruction of Ravana lineage. Ravan being scared decided to abandon the child. Sita was kept in a basket and buried in the ground where […]
The story of Saraswati Puja and Shri Krishna
The story Saraswati Puja Saraswati is the goddess of education, art culture and music. The story of Saraswati Puja is available in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. This was because of Shri Krishna, who granted Saraswati a boon that she will be worshipped on Vasant Panchami. Read more about Saraswati Puja or Vasant Panchmi here.
Ganesh vandana
श्री गणेश मंत्र ऊँ वक्रतुण्ड़ महाकाय सूर्य कोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरू मे देव, सर्व कार्येषु सर्वदा।। प्रथम पूजनीय श्री गणेश जी को विनायक, विघ्नेश्वर, गणपति, लंबोदर के नाम से भी जाना जाता हैं। हिन्दू धर्म के अनुसार किसी भी कार्य से पहले गणेश जी की पूजा की जाती है।