Devi Draupadi is an important character in Indian mythology and there are stories related to her which are talked about most. One aspect of her personality which is controversial as well, is her having five husbands. But as everything in life happens for a reason, this is no exception as well. We will look at […]
Chhath, the most important festival from Bihar finds its mention in ancient texts also. There are incidents in ancient texts which make us believe that Chhath has been observed in ancient India. Karna observed Chhath It is believed that Surya Putra Karna who was the first to start this puja. According to the legends, Karna,
पाण्डव पाण्डव पाँच भाई थे जिनके नाम हैं – 1. युधिष्ठिर 2. भीम 3. अर्जुन 4. नकुल 5. सहदेव ( इन पांचों के अलावा , महाबली कर्ण भी कुंती के ही पुत्र थे , परन्तु उनकी गिनती पांडवों में नहीं की जाती है ) यहाँ ध्यान रखें कि… पाण्डु के उपरोक्त पाँचों पुत्रों में
Read about 21 unknown facts of Lord Krishna Legend behind Govardhan Puja ‘Govardhan’ is a small hillock situated at ‘Braj’, near Mathura. As per Vishnu Purana, people of Gokul used to worship and offer prayer to Lord Indra for the rains because they believed that it was he who sent rains for their welfare. Shri
Kartik Poornima is an important day in India. This is the Diwali of Devas. On this day, Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated as well.
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
Shri Krishna’s exploits and leelas have been written about a lot, but we still find novelty when he is discussed. This incarnation of Lord Vishnu is indeed the most popular one in today’s times. Couple of his exploits are detailed below. Narayani Sena and himself Before Mahabharat war, Duryodhan reached first in Dwarka to seek Krishna’s help. He
छठ त्योहार की महिमा भारत की विविध संस्कृति का एक अहम अंग यहाँ के पर्व हैं । भारत में ऐसे कई पर्व हैं, जो बेहद जरुरी माने जाते हैं और इन्हीं पर्वों में से एक है छठ पर्व । छठ को सिर्फ पर्व नहीं, महापर्व कहा जाता है । चार दिनों तक चलने वाले इस
The Chariot of Arjuna – Kapi Dhwaja Arjuna’s chariot is described as a magnificent and powerful vehicle, specially designed and crafted for him by the god Vishwakarma, who was the divine architect of the universe. The chariot was named “Kapi Dhwaja” which means “having a flag with a monkey emblem”. Destruction of the chariot After