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New year – across the world

Happy new year to everyone!!! Every year, new year is celebrated across the globe. There are different ways to celebrate the beginning. In following paragraphs, we will find that how this is celebrated across different regions and countries. New year all over the world Christians all over the world celebrate this day on first january, […]

Madhubani paintings and Indian mythology (in pictures)

Madhubani painting – a folk art form Madhubani painting is a popular folk art form from India. This folk art form is originated in a small town of bihar, India and gained popularity. The subject is often nature, hindu gods and mythological stories. Let u shave a look at some of them.  Ganesha The following

Seven great warriors and how they died in Mahabharata – in pictures

Death of various great warriors in Mahabharata war   Mahabharata was was fought over for eighteen days. The major part saw the prowess of Bhishma. He was on the verge of decimating pandavas army single-handedly, before Shikhandi came to the rescue of Pandavas. Following is a brief on how the great warriors were neutralized and

Seven supreme sacrifices from Indian mythology

Supreme sacrifices from Indian Mythology We come across unparalleled sacrifices in Indian mythology. Here are seven of them which are the most remarkable. The sacrifice of sage Dadhichi Sage Dadhichi has done the ultimate sacrifice of giving his life so that Devas finally got an upper hand over asuras. Because of his sacrifice, Indra got

Weapon catalogue – Indian mythology (2)

Weapon catalogue from Indian mythology Following on from earlier article, here various weapons used are narrated here. Name of the weapon Effect and usage Associated with Naga paasha This weapon is a trap made of million snakes. This would bind the target in coils of living venomous snakes. In the Ramayana, it was used against

Interesting story of birth of Lord Ganesha and duel with Shiva

Birth of Lord Ganesha The birth of Lord Ganesha birth can be regarded as interesting as any story could be. Ganesha was born unknown to Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati needed someone to guard the chambers while she was taking bath. It happened in the past that Shiva devotee allowed him access when she did not

The story of Madhu and Kaitabh

At the beginning of universe, there was ocean all around. Vishnu lay on Sheshnag in deep slumber under the influence of Yog Nidra. While Vishnu slept a lotus stalk grew out of his navel. At the upper end of the stalk was a lotus flower. Brahma was born in the lotus flower and was in

Weapon Catalogue – from Indian mythology (1)

Weapon catalogue from Indian mythology The range of weapons described in ancient texts is overwhelming. If we see closely, we will find many of the weapons from mythological stories, Mahabharat and The Ramayna, we discover that the warfare technologies were very much advanced. Name of the weapon Effect and usage Associated with Brahma Danda It

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