Indian mythology
Indian mythology is a supreme collection of teachings, learnings and inspiring stories. There are four important vedas, a lot of puranas, upanishads and many more. Then there is Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mahabhrata is also known as Fifth veda, and it is a mesmerizing story of human relationships.
Most popular stories about Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva, the god of destruction is actually easy to appease. He is also known as Bhole Baba. There are important Jyotirlingas of him which are reverred by Hindus. Few people know that Goddess Parvati had done great penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband and their marriage was done on Mahashivaratri day. Then there are interesting story of Lord Kartikeya and Lord Ganesha, both are the sons of Lord Shiva. Lord Kartikeya is known as Lord Swaminatha as he has taught Lord Shiva.
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- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga – Lord Shiva
- Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga – Lord Shiva
- Jyotirlinga Katha in Hindi
- The story of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – Lord Shiva
- Rameshwaram Jyotirlniga
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga – Lord Shiva temple
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga – Lord Shiva
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga – Lord Shiva as Mahakal
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Most popular stories from Indian mythology
Then in Indian mythology, there are three supreme deities, also called as Trinity. These are Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. There is an interesting story of why Lord Brahma is not worshipped.
There are famous incarnations of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. We have twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and there are Shakti peeths which are formed when Devi Sati ended her life. Each of these are of great relevance to Hindus.
Most popular stories about Lord Krishna
Any discussion Indian mythology is not complete unless there is some talk on Lord Krishna. He is one of the most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna helped Pandavas immensely to win the battle of Mahabharata. This war was fought over eighteen days. He also killed Kansa and his exploits as a child are equally famous.
- Killing of Shakatasur by Lord Krishna
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- Rakshabandhan – Krishna and Draupadi story
- Birth of Lord Krishna
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Most popular stories about Lord Vishnu
Lord Vishnu is the second of holy trinity and he is entrusted with welfare of everyone. He took ten incarnations from time to time to help mankind and devtas. His tenth avatar, the Kalki avatar is slated to appear at the end of Kaliyuga. Krishna Avatar and Rama avatar are two of his most famous avatars.
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- 21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu – Part 3
- 21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu- part 2
- 21 incarnations of Lord Vishnu – Part 1
- When Lord Vishnu borrowed from Lord Kubera
- Why Lord Vishnu is also known as Murari
- The complete story of Parshurama avatar – Vishnu dashavatara
- Lord Vishnu’s eleventh avatar
- Vishnupad mandir – temple at Gaya
- The complete story of Varaha avatar – Vishnu Dashavatar
Most popular stories about Lord Hanumana
Lord Hanumana helped the Rama incarnation of Lord Vishnu in killing of Ravana. He is also believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. His famous exploit was in Sunder Kand, where he located Sita Maa at Lanka and destroyed Lanka, the city of Ravana. There are several unknown stories about him.
- Story of Lord Hanumana, Lord Shani and Meghnaad
- The story behind Lord Hanumana’s panchmukhi roopa
- When Lord Hanumana tore his heart to show Lord Rama
- Shri Hanuman Chalisa
- Unknown facts from Ramayana and Lord Hanumana
- The Ramayana (Rama, Ravana and Hanumana) story in pictures – Yuddha Kand (8)
- Seven unknown facts of Lord Hanumana
- Mahavir Jayanti – birth of Lord Hanumana
- A tale of two brothers – Bhima and Hanumana
- The Ramayana story in pictures – Sunder kand (5) – Hanuman
Other stories from Indian mythology
Pandavas are the sons of Pandu and Kunti. They also hold a special place in Indian mythology. There are unknown facts from Mahabharata, which will surely mesmerize the readers.
Draupadi is one of the most talked about character of Mahabharata. Few people know that she could have fourteen husbands.
And here are some great stories about the great archer, Arjuna.
- Seven little known facts about Karna from the Mahabharata
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- Story of Garud and emergence of snakes
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- Unknown facts from Ramayana and Lord Hanumana
- When Lord Vishnu borrowed from Lord Kubera
- Seven unknown facts from Mahabharata
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- When Arjuna was killed (Mahabharat)
- Seven little known facts from the Mahabharata (2)
Karna, the tragic hero and Bhishma Pitamah are other notable characters from Mahabharata. There are chapters dedicated to them in Mahabharata.
Bhishma has the distinction of making Shri Krishna lift a weapon in the war of Mahabharata, such was the power of grand sire.
- How Arjuna came into possession of Gandiva
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Mahaganpati – Lord Ganesha – Ashtavinayak temple
- Seven little known facts about Karna from the Mahabharata
- Story of Lord Rama’s sister – Shanta
- Seven unknown facts about Lakshman
- The story of Ashwaththama
- Seven unknown facts about Vindhyachal temple
- Rakshabandhan – Krishna and Draupadi story
- Birth of Lord Krishna
Read in brief about all nine days of Navratri
Maa Durga is worshipped for nine days. During this period, her nine forms are celebrated. Tenth day is celebrated as Dusshera.
Navratri
- How Raktabija was detroyed by Maa Kali
- Famous shloka of Durga Saptashati
- Namo Namo Durge Sukh karni – Goddess Durga shloka
- The killing of Dhumralochana
- माँ सिद्धिदात्री – Maa Siddhidatri story in Hindi – Navratri
- मां महागौरी – Maa Mahagauri story in Hindi – Navratri
- माँ कालरात्रि – Maa Kalratri story in Hindi – Navratri
- मां स्कंदमाता – Maa Skandmata story in Hindi
- माँ कूष्मांडा – Maa Kushmanda – story in Hindi – Navratri
- माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी – Maa Brahmacharini – Navratri story in Hindi
Happy Chitragupta Puja and Goverdhan Puja
Freeflow welcomes all their readers for the festive season Coming months hold great importance for Hindus as there are lot of festivital activities for them. Dhanteras, Diwali, Chhath are some of the important festivals for Hindus.
Festival of Diwali is not complete with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Here are few stories about Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
- Balaji Temple and the story of marriage of Gods
- Vidya lakshmi – Ashta Lakshmi
- Santana lakshmi – Ashta Lakshmi
- Dhairya lakshmi / Veera lakshmi – Ashta Lakshmi
- Gaja Lakshmi – A form of Ashta Lakshmi
- Aadi Lakshmi – Ashta Lakshmi
- The story of Goddess Lakshmi
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- Chintamani – Ashtavinayak – Lord Ganesha
- Varada Vinayak – Ashtavinayak temple of Lord Ganesha
- Ballaleshwar Temple – Abode of Lord Ganesha
- Siddhivinayak – Lord Ganesha Temple
- Moreshwar (Mayureshwar) – Lord Ganesha Temple
- Seven interesting stories of Lord Ganesha (Indian mythology)
- Clever Ganesha and Narada’s mango – Indian mythology
- Clever Ganesha and Sage Gautam
- Interesting story of birth of Lord Ganesha and duel with Shiva
- 108 names of Lord Ganesha
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