How Raktabija was destroyed by Maa Kali
Raktabija has this great boon from Brahma which made him invincible, but Maa Kali could find a way to demolish him.
The killing of Dhumralochana
Third day of Navratri is associated with killing of Dhumralochana who was the commander of Shumbh. Shumbh sent Devi a message that he wanted to marry her. The Goddess duly rejected this offer. The messenger then went back to Shumbh and narrated the incident to Devi Durgaa. Shumbh became very furious and instructed Dhumralochan
Kartik Poornima (Kartik Purnima) festival
Kartik Poornima is an important day in India. This is the Diwali of Devas. On this day, Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated as well.
The Great Leelas and exploits of Lord Krishna
Shri Krishna is most famous and perhaps the most written about among the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. His stories are magical, inspiring and humane. He alone accounted for Pandava’s victory in Mahabharata war. Please read on for some interesting and unknown facts about him.
Do you know the story of Kautsa? This is related to Vijaya Dashmi
Kautsa had to provide 14 crore gold coins to his guru. It is said that after completion of his studies he insisted on his guru Varatantu to accept ‘gurudakshina’. After lots of request his Guru, finally asked for 14 crore gold coins, one crore for each of the 14 sciences he taught Kautsa. Kautsa then
कर्ण ने गुप्त रूप से दिया अर्जुन को जीवनदान – When Karna given life to Arjuna
महाभारत के युद्ध में भीष्म पितामाह ने यह शर्त रखी थी की जब तक वह कौरवों के प्रधान सेनापति है तब तक कर्ण कौरवों के पक्ष से युद्ध में हिस्सा नहीं ले सकतेl भीष्म पितामह की इस शर्त के कारण विवश कर्ण अपने पड़ाव में बैठे युद्ध का समाचार सुनते रहते और छटपटाते रहते थेl
Shri Krishna and Kaliya nag
Taming of Kaliya Nag is one of the innumerable exploits of Lord Krishna. Kaliya Nag was a vociferous serpent who has terrorised the people in nearby regions. Interestingly why the Serpent chose his abode at Vrindavan is also good to know. Why Kaliya chose Vrindavan The proper home of Kaliya was Ramanaka Dwipa, but he
Lord Yama has good looks
Contrary to the images we see, Lord Yama was indeed handsome. There is an interesting story of how he deviated from doing his duties and paid the price. How Lord Yama lost his good looks
Festival of Chhath
The Chhath festival Chhath is a festival of reverence to the solar deity, the only festival in the world where devotees offer salutations to the setting and rising Sun. The word Chhath denotes the number six and thus the name itself serves as a reminder of this auspicious day on the festival calendar. The festival