Miniature paintings from India Miniature paintings are popular folk art form. India, as diverse in flora and fauna and culture, has a range of these paintings which are so different, yet so mesmerising. Paintings from Mughal Period One of the important periods in Indian history is Mughal period, which contributed significantly to miniature paintings. The […]
Brahmastra (a weapon) used by sages Here is another story, related to Brahmastra from Indian mythology. Two great sages fought between them. Vishwamitra, who was king Kaushika, had stayed with his army at sage Vasishtha’s ashram (hermitage). Vasishtha fed everyone and out of curiosity, Vishwamitra asked him – “How have you managed this?” Vasistha said
The Gaya town is an important entity for Hindu religion followers. This is because of the fact that here Hindus worship their forefathers. But this town has great significance because Lord Buddha attained enlightenment here. But few people know that this place has a great temple of Lord Vishnu, where the foot of the lord
Mahavir Mandir or Hanuman temple 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 temple belonged to ramanand sect
Shakuni – in Mahabharata Shakuni’s character cannot be underestimated in the context of Mahabharata. He has been a highly intelligent person and a brave warrior. He had been a matermind to lot of plots to help Duryodhana gain upper hand on Pandavas. The most notorious and damage inflicting was the game of dice. Pandavas losing
Gudhi Padwa This day is also the first day of Chaitra Navratri and Ghatasthapana also known as Kalash Sthapana is done on this day. Being the first day of the first month of a year, Gudhi Padwa festival is the New Year’s Day for Marathi people. On this day, a gudhi is prominently displayed in traditional Maharashtrian households. A gudhi is yellow
Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachcan – My Heroes The great man has retired. There will be no more upper cuts or paddle sweep. So what? There are enough memories of his exploits which will remain with us. People often argue what is so great about him. The argument will stretch that he got out when
Some famous curses are detailed which are related to Karna, Durvasa. Even Lord Rama was cursed and so was Lord Krishna. Very interesting facts are here.
Kumbh Mela is a sacred and mass Hindu pilgrimage. It occurs four times in twelve year at four different places in India. Allahabad (Prayag) at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna and Saraswati river. Haridwar (Uttar Pradesh) along Ganga river. Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) on the bank of kshipra river. Nasik (Maharashtra ) on the bank
Following are the incidents where Durvasa has been involved with various people which resulted in curse. This is in continuation from this article. Curse on Durvasa by sage Orga Once Durvasa saw a Gandharva playfully bathing in a river with his wife . The sage was influenced by the scene and he desired to marry
