Hanuman meets Sita in Ashok Vatika, as ‘Ram Doot’
This story narrates how Hanuman meets Sita for the first time while she is Ravan's prisoner in Lanka. 'Ram Doot' Hanuman conveys Ram's message to Sita. Sita in Ashok Vatika…
Hanuman and Lankini – The Battle
Lankini - The first glimpse Hanuman crossed the ocean and finally reached Lanka, Ravan's Kingdom. As Hanuman flew down from the skies towards the ground, the view of Lanka was…
Hanuman Brings Sanjivani: The Gift of Life
"Laaya Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye" - This line from the Hanuman Chalisa refers to how Hanuman brings Sanjivani - the herb, the 'gift of life', to save Ram's dear brother Lakshman.…
Anjani and Kesari: The blessed parents of ‘Anjaneya’
Anjaneya, the son of Anjani and Kesari, did extraordinary things, but how did all this start? The Curse Punjikasthala, known to be the most beautiful of all apsaras, was taking…
The story behind vermillion-clad Gajanan – Who was Sindurasur?
Sindurvadan - The one who killed Sindurasur One may have noticed many idols of Ganesh clad in vermillion or sindur, as they call it. Here is an intriguing tale that…
Mushakraj – How did Ganpati meet his unique Vahana?
Mushakraj Have you ever wondered, how did Mushakraj (the mouse and vehicle of Ganpati) and Ganpati meet? What is the story behind their great companionship? This story goes back to…
Simhika: Danger In The Ocean
Simhika awakens Hanuman was surfing the ocean on his heels after meeting Surasa. He jumped up high into the sky, thankful for the blessings from his Lord Ram. He knew…
Ganesha’s tusk and how he came to be known as Ekadant
The story behind Ganesha's tusk One may remember the Kamdhenu story. The one where Raja Kartavirya killed Rishi Jamadagni in greed for acquiring Kamdhenu. Rishi Jamadagni’s son, Parshuram, avenged his…
Prathameshwara – story of Ganpati and Kartikeya
On a bright sunny day, Lord Ganpati was spending time with his parents - Devi Parvati and Lord Shiva, and his vahana - Mushak. Just then Lord Kartikeya, Lord Ganpati’s…
Rishyamukh Parvat: Hanuman meets Ram for the first time
The first meeting of Ram and Hanuman, at the Rishyamukh Parvat, marked the beginning of the strongest bond of friendship and devotion. Ram: The warrior in search of his wife…