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 […]
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
The story behind why Brahma is not worshipped and why Ketaki flower is not used in temples.
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
Weapon catalogue from Indian mythology In this article, details of Vaishnava astra, Gandharva astra, Manava, Maheshwar, Kuber weapons are given. Name of the weapon Effect and usage Associated with Vaishnava astra destroys target completely, irrespective of target’s nature. Would Infallible. This weapon had to be obtained from Vishnu directly. Vishnu, the Preserver Gandharvastra Used by
Chinese festivals Spring festival is the most inportant traditional chinese festival. The spring festival is the Chinese new year. The origin of this festival is centuries old. A number of myths and traditions underline the significance of this Chinese new year. This marks the end of winter and lasts for 15 day. The 15th day
People behind death of Danveer Karna Following seven incidents were the reason for demise of Karna. Though we remember him as Danveer Karna, but if we see the following incidents, we would realize that perhaps this was the reason of his not getting his due in Indian history. 1. Parshurama’s curse – Parshurama has cursed him so
Brief description of Nine forms of Maa Durga. These forms are worshipped during Nine days of Navratri.
Herbs of importance – Lemon Balm Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic).
The Ramayana – Aranya Kand Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent thirteen years in exile. These years were no way less eventful than other kandas in Ramayana. Since they have spent this in a forest called Dandakaranya, this chapter is also called as Aranya kand, as Arnaya means forest. In exile, Rama, Sita and Laxman spent