Lord Shiva is one of the most important Hindu gods. He is a part of the Hindu trinity. There are many interesting facts about Lord Shiva that many people are unaware of. Interesting Facts about Lord Shiva: 1. Number 3 is the favorite number of Lord Shiva. Although it is not mentioned anywhere officially, number … Read more
Jayadratha was the king of the Sindhu Kingdom and the husband of Dushala, the sister of the Kauravas. He was evil and tried to abduct Draupadi during the Pandavas’ exile. Arjuna killed him on the 14th day of the Mahabharata war with the help of Lord Krishna. Meaning of the Name Jayadratha: The name Jayadratha … Read more
Paundraka Vasudeva was a king of the Pundra Kingdom who considered himself the real Vasudeva (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and challenged Lord Krishna to a battle. He was the son of King Vriddhasharma and Queen Shrutadeva. Shrutadeva was the sister of Vasudeva, Lord Krishna’s father. Per another version, he was the son of Vasudeva … Read more
Dhruva was a child ascetic and one of the greatest devotees of Lord Vishnu, who attained an immovable position through penance. The story of Dhruva is mentioned in the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana. The pole star is called Dhruva Tara in some Indian languages. The word Dhruva means “immovable or fixed”. Per some stories, … Read more
The story of Urvashi and Pururava is an eye-opener for those who ignore dharma and prefer physical beauty. King Pururava was a very pious king, envied even by the gods, but failed with the celestial nymph, Urvashi, and forgot his duties toward his family and people. But in the end, he got his lesson. The … Read more
The main aim of this article is to list the names of all Asuras. Asuras are the enemies of the gods who seek heaven. They are a significant part of Hindu texts. The history of Hinduism is incomplete without them. There have been many powerful Asuras like Ravana, Mahabali, Mahishasura, etc. The three main types … Read more
An Apsara is a celestial and/or a water nymph who serves the gods by entertaining them with her dance and sometimes using her charm and beauty to break the penance of ascetics who might intend to conquer heaven. Apsaras are so beautiful and voluptuous that even staunch ascetics and gods fall for them. They are … Read more
One of the most controversial questions about Lord Rama is, “Why did Lord Rama kill Shambuka?” There are many speculations about it that range from the authenticity of the Uttara Kanda to the specific reason behind the slaying of Shambuka. This article tries to find an answer to this question. This story is mentioned in … Read more
Apsara Urvashi is a celestial nymph in the court of the king of gods, Indra. She is considered to be the most beautiful of all Apsaras. Apsaras are the voluptuous females in the court of Indra who entertain the gods with their dancing and singing skills. They also help him retain the kingdom of heaven … Read more
Barbarik in the Mahabharata, aka Khatu Shyam, is believed to be the most powerful warrior in the epic, but unfortunately, there is no person named Barbarik in the Mahabharata written by Sage Vyasa. His story is in the Skanda Purana, the source of all legends. The Story of Barbarik in the Mahabharata per the Skanda … Read more
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