Hanuman and the Sun – A Sunny Expedition
Anjaneya is known by so many names, a few of them being Maruti, Vayu Putra, Kesari Nandan, and the most popular name being Hanuman. Do you know how he got…
Ganesh – birth story and why is he Parvati’s personal Gan
Ganesh birth story We have heard about it and we are amazed by it. But, how about we take a step back to explore the event that led to his…
Trivakra: The hunchback who was cured by Krishna
The story of Krishna and Trivakra is very interesting. Long ago, when Krishna and his elder brother Balarama visited Mathura. They were very excited to be in a big town.…
Krishna and Indra: The Giri Govardhan Story
While Krishna was staying in Vrindavan. He saw that, each year the villagers would make great offerings to lord Indra, to please him. They used to decorate the entire village…
Arishtasura: The Death of the Bull Demon by Krishna
Kamsa, the cruel king of Mathura, wanted to kill his little nephew Krishna. It was mentioned in the Akashvani that Krishna would be the reason for Kamsa’s death. And one…
Putana: The demoness who tried killing Krishna
The story of Putana does not start with her. It starts with Kamsa, the cruel uncle of Krishna. Kamsa wanted to kill Krishna, but Yogmaya arranged for the escape of…
Vinata: The mother of Garuda and Aruna
According to Hindu beliefs, Vinata is the mother of Garuda and Aruna. Persona of Vinata Vinata is very beautiful. Various stories tell that she tends to make mistakes which makes…
Kadru: The mother of Serpents
According to Hindu beliefs, Kadru is the mother of all Nagas. Persona of Kadru She is dazzlingly beautiful and has a mischievous nature. Various stories tell that she keeps disturbing…
Neelakantha: How Shiva’s Blue Throat Saved the World
How Shiva became Neelakantha. Every Hindu knows Shiva as a powerful and kind-hearted deity in the Trinity. Known for his mighty powers and love for all living beings, Shiva is…
Yamraj: Hindu God of Death
According to Hindu beliefs, Yamraj is known as the god of death. Persona of Yamraj He is a special deity who carries a staff called Yamdand, which is a unique…