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Welcome to Mytho World - the world of Indian Mythology. Listen to the stories of Indian gods, goddesses, sages, warriors, heroes and demons.
महावीर जयंती भारत में जैन समुदाय द्वारा मनाया जाने वाला एक त्योहार है। महावीर जयंती जैन धर्म के संस्थापक, या महावीर जन्म कल्याणक की जयंती का सम्मान करती है, और जैन समुदाय के लिए सबसे महत्वपूर्ण छुट्टियों में से एक है।
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Mahavir Jayanti is a festival celebrated by the Jain community in India. Mahavir Jayanti honours the birth anniversary of the founder of Jainism, or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak.
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नवरात्रि एक हिंदू त्योहार है जो नौ रातों और दस दिनों के दौरान मनाया जाता है। यह एक ऐसा समय है जब हिंदू देवी दुर्गा की पूजा करते हैं और राक्षस महिषासुर पर उनकी जीत का जश्न मनाते हैं।
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Navaratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated over the course of nine nights and ten days. It is a time when Hindus worship the goddess Durga and celebrate her victory over the demon Mahishasura.
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राम नवमी त्रेता युग के दौरान अयोध्या में राजा दशरथ और रानी कौशल्या को भगवान राम के जन्म की याद दिलाती है। यह एक उत्सव है जो वसंत का स्वागत करता है और हिंदू चंद्र कैलेंडर में पहले महीने चैत्र महीने के नौवें दिन मनाया जाता है।
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Ram Navami commemorates the birth of Lord Ram to King Dasharath and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya during the Treta Yuga. It is a celebration which welcomes spring.
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दोनों पंचांगों का प्रारंभिक बिंदु भिन्न है, विक्रम संवत शक संवत से 135 वर्ष पुराना है। विक्रम कैलेंडर नेपाल का आधिकारिक कैलेंडर है औरशक कैलेंडर दूसरी ओर आधिकारिक भारतीय नागरिक कैलेंडर है।
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Both of the calendars have a different starting point, Vikram Samvat is 135 years older than the Shak Samvat. And even though, Vikram Calendar is the official calendar of Nepal, it is also used in plenty of Indian states, especially up north.
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विक्रम संवत एक ऐतिहासिक भारतीय कैलेंडर है जिसका उपयोग भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप के उत्तरी भाग और नेपाल में किया जाता है। यह चंद्र मास और सौर नाक्षत्र वर्षों का उपयोग करता है। यह उज्जैन के राजा विक्रमादित्य थे जिन्होंने 57 ईसा पूर्व में विक्रम संवत की स्थापना की थी।
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Vikram Samvat is a historical Indian calendar used in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent and Nepal. It uses lunar months and solar sidereal years. It was King Vikramaditya of Ujjain who established the Vikram Samvat in 57 BC.
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शक संवत भारत का आधिकारिक कैलेंडर है। यह विक्रम संवत के बाद शुरू हुआ और अंग्रेजी कैलेंडर से करीब 78 साल पीछे है। वास्तव में इसे 22 मार्च 1957 या 1 चैत्र 1879 को 'भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कैलेंडर' का दर्जा मिला।
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The Indian standard of time has two standards: Vikram Samvat (57 BC) and Shak Samvat (78 AD). The Shak Samvat is the official calendar of India. It started after Vikram Samvat and is about 78 years behind the English calendar.
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दोनों के बीच प्रमुख अंतर यह है कि गुड़ी पड़वा महाराष्ट्र में मनाया जाता है जबकि बेस्तु वरस गुजरात में मनाया जाता है। गुड़ी पड़वा चैत्र माह में मनाया जाता है जबकि बेस्तु वरस कार्तिक के महीने में मनाया जाता है।
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The major difference between the two is that Gudi Padwa is celebrated in Maharastra while Bestu Varas is celebrated in Gujarat. Gudi Padwa is celebrated in the Chaitra month while Bestu Varies is celebrated in the month of Kartik.
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गुड़ी पड़वा भारत के महाराष्ट्र राज्य में मनाया जाने वाला एक हिंदू त्योहार है। यह हिंदू चंद्र कैलेंडर की शुरुआत का प्रतीक है और आमतौर पर अप्रैल की शुरुआत में मनाया जाता है।
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Gudi Padwa is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar and is typically celebrated in early April.
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उगादी महोत्सव भारत में मुख्य रूप से आंध्र प्रदेश, तेलंगाना और कर्नाटक राज्यों में मनाया जाने वाला एक हिंदू नव वर्ष है। यह हिंदू चंद्र कैलेंडर की शुरुआत का प्रतीक है और आमतौर पर मार्च के अंत या अप्रैल की शुरुआत में मनाया जाता है।
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Ugadi festival is a Hindu new year celebrated in India, primarily in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. It marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar and is typically celebrated in late March or early April.
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होली भारत और नेपाल में मनाया जाने वाला एक हिंदू त्योहार है। इसे रंगों के त्योहार के रूप में भी जाना जाता है क्योंकि उत्सव के दौरान लोग एक-दूसरे पर रंगीन पाउडर फेंकते हैं। होली आमतौर पर फरवरी के अंत या मार्च की शुरुआत में मनाई जाती है और वसंत के आगमन का प्रतीक है।
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Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It is also known as the festival of colours because people throw coloured powder at each other during the celebration.
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धूलिवंदन रंगों का हिंदू त्योहार है। त्योहार रंग पाशी से शुरू होता है जो होलिका दहन से तीन दिन पहले शुरू होता है। यह फागुन में पूर्णिमा के दिन मनाया जाता है। इस पर्व के पहले दिन को होली जबकि दूसरे दिन को धूलिवंदन कहते हैं।
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Dhuleti is the Hindu festival of colours. The festival begins on Rang Pashi which begins three days before Holika Dahan. It is celebrated in Fagun on a full moon day.
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होली का त्योहार भारत और दुनिया के अन्य हिस्सों में प्रतिवर्ष मनाया जाने वाला एक हिंदू त्योहार है। यह आमतौर पर मार्च के महीने में मनाया जाता है और इसे रंगों के त्योहार या प्यार के त्योहार के रूप में भी जाना जाता है।
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Holi festival is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in India and other parts of the world. It is typically celebrated in the month of March and is also known as the festival of colours or the festival of love.
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शिव को कई कारणों से हिंदू धर्म में महादेव या देवताओं का देवता माना जाता है। शिव हिंदू पंथों में सबसे महत्वपूर्ण देवताओं में से एक हैं और सर्वोच्च देवता, विध्वंसक और ट्रांसफार्मर के रूप में प्रतिष्ठित हैं।
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Shiva is considered to be Mahadev or the god of the gods in Hinduism for a number of reasons. Shiva is one of the most important deities in the Hindu pantheon and is revered as the supreme god.
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महाशिवरात्रि एक हिंदू त्योहार है जो भगवान शिव के सम्मान में प्रतिवर्ष मनाया जाता है। यह आमतौर पर फाल्गुन के हिंदू महीने के 13वें या 14वें दिन मनाया जाता है।
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Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the god Shiva. It is typically celebrated on the 13th or 14th day of the Hindu month of Phalguna.
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बसंत पंचमी, जिसे श्री पंचमी के नाम से भी जाना जाता है, बसंत की शुरुआत को चिह्नित करने के लिए भारत में मनाया जाने वाला त्योहार है। यह त्योहार ज्ञान, ज्ञान और कला की देवी सरस्वती से जुड़ा हुआ है।
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Vasant Panchami, also known as Shri Panchami, is a festival associated with the goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and the arts.
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मकर संक्रांति, भोगी पांडिगई, लोहड़ी, पोंगल, उत्तरायण, मकरविलक्कू और बिहू सभी त्योहार भारत के विभिन्न हिस्सों में मनाए जाते हैं, प्रत्येक की अपनी अनूठी परंपराएं और रीति-रिवाज हैं।
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Makar Sankranti, Bhogi Pandigai, Lohri, Pongal, Uttarayana, Makaravilakku and Bihu are all festivals celebrated in different parts of India, each with its own unique traditions and customs.
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A minister from the court came up and volunteered to go and fight Rama and Lakshamana. The warrior was Vajramushti, the son of the minister Malyavan. Ravana agreed to this and Vajramushti went to the door.
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Garuda was Jatayu and Sampati’s uncle. Sampati told that Rama and Laxman were attacked by Indrajit and they were now unconscious in the hold of the Nagpaksh. Garuda immediately went to them and ate the snake.
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Akampana had a strong influence on Ravana and he knew that Ravana could be influenced and manipulated easily. He did praise and spoke highly of Rama’s army. Ravana got furious and ordered Akampan to enter the battlefield and defeat them once and for all.
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Indrajit entered the field. Ravana let his son go and fights Rama. Indrajit was the person who had defeated Indra and Ravana’s faith in him knew no bounds.
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Angada returned to Rama and narrated the series of events to Rama. He explained the arrogance of Ravana. The whole army applauded Angada for his skills, strength, and bravery.
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The war was very near and Rama felt that the destruction could be avoided if they could strike a peace truce with Ravana. Hence, he asked Angada, the son of Vali and Tara to go to Ravana and offer a peaceful truce.
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Bhadra is the daughter of Drishtaketu and Shrutakirti. She is married to Lord Krishna and belongs to the Yaduvansh post her marriage. She is also known as Dwarkeshwari and was humbly living in Dwarka.
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Lakshmana, also known as Lakshana, is the seventh wife from the list of Ashtabharya. She is the consort of Lord Krishna who in turn is the supreme Lord Vishnu. Her alternate names are Dwarkeshwari, Madri and Charuhasini.
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The sixth wife of Lord Krishna or the sixth one from the Ashtabharya is Mitravinda. She is the daughter of King Jayasena of Avanti. Vindya and Anuvindya were the siblings of Mitravinda.
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Nagnajiti is the fifth wife of Lord Krishna. She is known as Satya and Nappinnai as well. Her reference comes from Vaishnavite texts regarded in the Hindu culture. She is said to be the manifestation of Nila Devi who was the third wife of the supreme god Lord Vishnu.
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Vibhishana was always in the favor of Rama and pleaded with Ravana to prevent the war. That would not only save the kingdom but also ensure that happiness and prosperity prevailed in the whole world.
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Ravana got so angry that he scolded Vibhishan and also ordered him to stay away from this kingdom. Vibhishana was thus banished from his own kingdom and went into exile.
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The story of a squirrel in Ramayana is little known but it gives an important lesson.
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They knew that building a bridge (later known as Rama Setu) would take almost two to three times their time and effort and meeting Sita would be a thing that would be delayed. However, without wasting any time, they started finding materials that would help them build a bridge.
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Rama has now heard the news of Sita from Hanuman. Hanuman tells Rama that Sita is waiting for him and would not leave Lanka with anyone but Rama. Rama is delighted to hear this and immediately tells everyone that he is now ready to attack Ravana by going to Lanka.
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Rama is delighted beyond measure to see Hanuman return so quickly. On seeing him, he immediately hugs him & asks him about Sita.
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Hanuman escaped the soldiers and the rope and started lighting up each and every house in his way as he flew away from Lanka. Ravana could not believe his eyes and the whole of Lanka was in the fire caused by Hanuman.
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Ravana was infuriated as well as shocked to see his beloved son killed by an ordinary Vanara. He was so angry that he immediately ordered Meghanada to bring this person to the court and make sure that he is killed in the court in front of hundreds of people.
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Ravana got an update about an intruder and in no time, he ordered Akshay to kill this infiltrator. Akshay was only 16 years of age but he was trained in martial arts and learnt in all forms of war and strategy. Ravana was confident in sending Akshay and Akshay obeyed his father’s command.
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Hanuman proceeded to fly towards Lanka. A demoness named Simhika awaited him at the entrance of Lanka. She was the sister of Ravana and was appointed to safeguard Lanka from any intrusion.
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On his way to Lanka, a tougher challenge awaited Hanuman. As he was flying, he saw a demon come in front of him. Her name was Surasa.
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Hanuman volunteered for a task in which he had to fly to Lanka to meet Sita. He was ready to do whatever it takes to make Rama happy. He took the ring from Rama and took a set of soldiers along with him to do this herculean task.
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While the monkeys were discussing the valour of Jatayu, the wingless vulture called Sampati came near them. They grew afraid thinking that the vulture might kill them and eat them.
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Sugriva went on to take the throne and his ministers like Hanuman made sure that the kingdom flourished. However, Sugriva also became more indulged in the pleasures of life and gradually became distracted.
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Vali and Sugriva were siblings. Rama hears the story very compassionately and understands the plight of Sugriva. Sugriva had already agreed to help Rama and Rama thought it would be fair if he would also help Sugriva in return.
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Kalindi is the fourth wife of Lord Krishna which makes her a part of the Ashtabharya list. In the earlier texts available to the man, Kalindi is referred to as Yamuna or Yami and then in the later literature and scriptures is when she is described with the name Kalindi.
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Jambavati, the third wife of Lord Krishna and one of the Ashtabharyas lived in the Dvapara Yuga. Jambavan was the king of the bear and Jambavati was his only daughter. She was extremely dear to her father. She got married to Krishna when he defeated her father in an attempt to retrieve and save the Syamantaka Jewel.
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Satrajiti is the second spouse of Lord Krishna and also a Hindu goddess similar to Rukmini. Satyabhama, which is the more popular known name of Satrajiti, helped and assisted Lord Krishna in defeating the Narakasura demon.
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Rukmini was the first wife of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Rukmini literally means to be glowing, radiant and graced with gold ornaments. She is considered a goddess in the Hindu tradition. She is also often described to be an incarnation of Lakshmi, the wife of Lord Vishnu.
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Many people in today’s world have the misconception that there were 16,000 wives of Krishna. The reason for that is closing the mind to knowing the full story and just reading parts of it. It is true that he had eight wives who are fondly called and known as the Ashtabharyas but what is the story behind the 16,000 wives? Let’s find out!
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Rama had decided to help the Kishkindha king Sugriva but he only knew the surface of the story. He then asked Sugriva what exactly the matter was. Sugriva went on to tell the following story about him and his brother Vali.
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Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman reached the abode of Sugriva. Sugriva was surprised to see the two at their place but before he could say or think anything, Hanuman introduced them to Sugriva.
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While Rama and Lakshmana took a break and gathered their courage and emotions, Sugriva discussed the matter with his ministers. After the discussion with his ministers, they had agreed to send Hanuman – the mightiest of them as well as someone who was very sharp at reading people and understanding their intentions.
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After meeting Shabari, the brothers were recharged to continue on their journey to Kishkindha. They took the suggestion of Shabari and followed the path. However, it was an extremely long journey. They had almost reached the Rishyamukha mountain. As they reached there, they tried to search everywhere. They were looking for the mighty Sugriva.
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While Rama and Lakshmana agreed to the suggestion of Kabandha to go and meet Sugriva in the kingdom of Kishkindha, there was one more person eagerly waiting to meet the divine Rama. This was Shabari, who is considered the ultimate devotee of Rama
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Rama and Lakshmana came across a very ugly and horrendous creature. The creature had no head or neck and looked very fearsome. His mouth was on his stomach and he had two big hands. His voice was coarse and very rough. Rama and Lakshmana tried to prevent fighting with him but he did not listen to them.
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Sita fell into the trap of Ravana and struggled to escape him. The might of Ravana as well as the flight and reach of Pushpak Vimana made Sita helpless in that situation.
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Jatayu is one of the most important characters in Ramayana. His contribution might look small but it was of immense importance to Sita, Rama, Lakshmana and even Ravana.
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Ravana had the perfect plan to kidnap Sita. He executed the scheme by sending Rama and Lakshamana into the forest, leaving Sita alone in the hut. Check out what he did.
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Ravana planned a ploy to kidnap Sita and with the help of a Rakshasa named Maricha. Maricha had a fantastic ability to take any form that he wished to and he could even imitate the voices.
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The rejected Shurpanakha returned to the palace and was drowned in fury and fire of revenge. She could not stand the insult and the harm that the two brothers did to her. She told Ravana the event that happened.
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Shurpanakha came to know about three people living in the forest. Ravana owned the forest and ruled over it so Shurpankha thought she must know who these people were. She thought that it would be a good idea to go and check for herself who these three are.
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Vatsyayana, an Indian philosopher from ancient times is famous for composing “Kama Sutra”. His genre of writing was an essay and he is believed to have lived in the 2nd or 3rd century CE in India.
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Prahlada also spelt as Prahlad was a beloved king who had unwavering devotion and love toward Lord Vishnu. King Hiranyakashipu was his father and Kayadhu was his mother. He was a very patient, calm and composed young boy who had to go through a lot as a kid.
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Panini, at most times, is recognised by the title of the grammarian. Apart from that, he is also a Sanskrit philologist and renowned scholar. He is believed to have lived from the sixth century to the fourth century BCE.
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Bhrigu is one of the most mentioned sages in Vedic literature. He is also one of the Saptarishi. Just like Marichi, he is a Saptarishi and one of the Prajapati, the mind-son of Lord Brahma. He is the author of one of the most famous books of astrology which is the “Bhrigu Samhita”.
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Marichi word comes from the Sanskrit language and means a “ray of light”. His name is spelt as Mareechi or Marishi as well. He, like many other sages, is also considered to be a mind-born son of Lord Brahma.
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Angira, also known as Angiras, was described in the prominent Rigveda as an ancient Indian Vedic sage of the Hindu culture. He is known for his various facets throughout his life including being a teacher of the divine and untouched knowledge, a medium and a mediator between the prime gods and human beings.
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Sage Pulastya was born through the ear of Lord Brahma. This is prominently mentioned in the 65th chapter of Adi Parva and Bhagavata. He is counted in the Saptarishi along with Atri, Angira, Marichi, Pulaha, Vashishtha and Kratu who are known to coordinate and maintain the balance of the world.
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Bhaskaracharya also known as Bhaskara or Bhaskara II was an admired and appreciated Indian mathematician and astronomer. The name Bhaskara II is given to him to avoid any sort of confusion with Bhaskara I.
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Sage Kanada was a famous philosopher and scientist from ancient Indian times. He was known by many names like Kashyapa, Kannada and Uluka. He was the founder of the Indian philosophy school named “Vaisheshika”.
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Sage Charaka was born in 300 BC and has his roots closely related to Kashmir. It is very particularly assumed and believed that he lived in Haraka and was a resident of the place named Kapisthal. Kapisthal in today’s age is known as Jalandhar.
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Patanjali was a sage from ancient India who is deemed to be the author of many Sanskrit works. Yoga Sutras, a yoga text that is considered to be a classic and greatest of all was composed by Patanjali. Indian tradition mentions that Patanjali had written treatises on various topics like medicine, yoga and grammar.
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Aryabhata, a mathematician and astronomer, lived during the 476 and 550 BCE. He was amongst the first mathematician-astronomers from the Indian culture. Aryabhata has a massive and notable influence in the astronomical tradition and determined cultures through translations.
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Sushruta is fondly known as the “Father of Indian Surgery” and was a physician and surgeon in ancient India. He is also known as the “Father of Plastic Surgery” as he invented, developed and enlightened the world with surgical procedures.
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The famous Ved Vyasa is also known as Vyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana. He is a legendary sage who is mentioned in the epic of Mahabharata. He is highly regarded and considered the author of Mahabharata itself. Some stories mention him to be a manifestation of the avatar of Lord Vishnu.
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Sage Valmiki, also known as Adi Kavi or the first poet, is celebrated as a revered poet in the world of Sanskrit literature. The entire Ramayana is accredited to Valmiki and it is dated back to the 5th century BCE to the 1st century BCE.
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Sage Kapila is the founder of the Samkhya school in Hindu philosophy. He is known to be the Vedic Sage and is said to have lived in the 6th and 7th centuries BCE. It is also said that Kapila name is given to many individuals in the Indian texts but sage Kapila is the most famous one of all.
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Sage Markandeya is a revered sage who has been mentioned in many ancient Indian Vedic literature like Bhagavata Purana and Mahabharata. He was born in the clan of Bhrigu who was the Manasa Putra of Lord Brahma. There are plenty of stories of how Lord Shiva has saved Markandeya from death.
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Sage Durvasa is famously known for his anger and is respected highly amongst human beings and gods. He is an intelligent sage and is the son of sage Atri and Anasuya. When speaking about his anger, we need to also mention some curses that have made his behaviour infamous in the three realms.
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Sage Agastya is a highly respected sage in the Indian Vedic Culture and is often connected to his spouse, Lopamudra. He is one of the creators of various hymns of Rigveda which are in the Sanskrit language.
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Check out how Manthara, the maid of Kaikeyi, influenced Kaikeyi to ask for three devastating wishes from her husband Dasharatha that would change the future of the dynasty.
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Check out how Rama made sure that Parashurama calm down after breaking the Pinaka bow.
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Rama and Sita’s love story is eternal. When sage Vishvamitra and the princes were done with defeating demons, they were now free to roam around and explore neighbourhood places. While they did so, they heard about the Swayamvara of Sita and sage Vishvamitra was keen for Rama to participate in the Swayamvara.
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Dashratha asked Vishvamitra if he could be of any service to the sage. Vishvamitra replied that he wants Rama to come and help him in conducting the Yagna.
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Father of Lord Rama, Dasharatha was a king that was hailed as the best king in the world and had a reputation that everyone loved him and were fond of him. Dasharatha and his queens felt really sad and were upset by the fact that there was no heir to carry forward the legacy of the king.
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We all know the epic of Ramayana and how Rama played a vital role in overthrowing the demon of Ravana who had kidnapped Sita. However, little is known about King Dasharatha – Lord Rama’s father.
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Lord Shiva had many lethal weapons in his arsenal. One such weapon was a bow called Shiv Dhanusha. The bow was also popularly known as Pinaka. Shiva is said to have used the bow for pralaya (total destruction).
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Mahabharata is remembered for various righteous and noble characters. One of the characters that would always come top in the list of righteousness is Bhishma, also known as Devavrata. Devavrata was born to Ganga and Shantanu.
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Shantanu is best known as the king who was the father of Bhishma but his life is not given as much focus as the war of Kurukshetra. However, Shantanu has a very interesting story from his birth to his death. He was the king of Hastinapur and the kingdom came very easy to him.
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The role of Krishna in Mahabharata is of utmost importance. Krishna, himself, probably needs no introduction. His temples and institutes such as ISKCON have made him a global personality and he has the answer to all the questions one can have about their life.
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Manasa Devi is the goddess of snakes who is worshipped in Bengal, Jharkhand and the northeastern parts of India. She mainly worshipped for preventing snakebites, curing them, blessing the humans with fertility and prosperity. Manasa was a tribal goddess.
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Renu, Renuga or Renuka is the wife of Jamadagni who is worshipped in parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana etc. Her abode is at Mahur which is situated in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra. She rides a lion. Parashurama and Vasus are her sons.
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Menaka was a celestial nymph who was born during the Samudra Manthan episode. That episode is also known as the churning of the ocean which happened between the demons and the gods. She was considered a very beautiful woman with an understanding of the world, intelligence and unmeasurable talent.
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Arundhati was worshipped and regarded equally to the seven Saptarishi due to her knowledge, humbleness, behaviour, characteristics and devotion towards her husband and her duties. Her character is often described as the one with no blemishes or faults to find.
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The stories of Ahalya’s creation or birth are mentioned in the different Puranas. Ramayana’s Bala Kanda describes the creation of Ahalya from a mould that took great effort and a lot of creative energy.
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Anasuya, someone who is free from the worst evils of envy and jealousy, was the daughter of Devahuti and sage Kardama. She was the sister of sage Kapila who happened to be her brother and her teacher as well. Anasuya, like her name, was free of feelings like jealousy, anger, envy and led a peaceful life with her husband in a small hermitage.
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Lopamudra is known as the perfect woman created by sage Agastya to bless him with a son. Sage Agastya wanted to make sure that his ancestors and he can peacefully head to heaven and not hell.
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We have often heard how Ravana was Shiva’s great devotee. It makes us wonder how the demon king of Lanka bowed down to Shiva and how he received Chandrahasa. This tale of Ravana’s devotion is mentioned in Uttara Kanda of Hindu epic Ramayana.
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Bhima was the son of Vayu Dev and Kunti. Kunti used her boon by Sage Durvasa to call Vayu Dev as she wanted a son who is strong, powerful, and noble. The son was Bhima. He is also the spiritual brother of Lord Hanuman as they share the same father in the Wind God.
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Arjuna was the son of Kunti and Indra, the God of Rain and thunder. He was born due to the boon that Sage Durvasa gave to Kunti.
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Yudhishthira was born to Kunti and the dharma God or Yama with the boon of sage Durvasa. He was the eldest born of Pandavas if we do not consider Karna. He was born on a full moon night and Pandu had suggested Kunti that invoke the God of justice so that the child would be righteous, kind, just, and noble like an ideal king.
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Little is known about Hanuman in Mahabharata. He had a subtle yet significant role in it. Here are the stories where Hanuman met Bhima and Arjuna at various events during Mahabharata.
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Ghatotkacha is a character that is well known in many countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and India. He had the unique feat of being a half-demon and was one of the best sorcerers at that time. He was second only to Lord Krishna.
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Duryodhana is the best known Kaurava and the shade of evil in Mahabharata. Interestingly, his birth name is Suyodhana which means a warrior with good arms. He became known as Duryodhana because of his ferocious and unbeatable nature.
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In every era, the most skilled warriors and powerful Kings either envied the weapon or wanted to own it. But only a few were courageous enough to possess Pashupatastra. One among them was the great archer Arjuna from Mahabharata.
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We all know that one of the main characters in Mahabharata is Draupadi. It is her Cheerharan that becomes the final blow for the Pandavas to seek revenge against the Kauravas and engage in such a horrific and monstrous war of Kurukshetra. Let us look at the life of Draupadi in brief.
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Satyavati is known as Kali, Matsyagandha, Daseyi etc. Born to the King Vasu of Chedi and a cursed Apsara, she was abandoned by the king and given to Dasharaj– a commoner who was the chief of the fisher community.
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Vishvamitra was very impressed with the power that spirituality holds and he wanted to reach the top of the spiritual ladder. He wanted to make sure that he received all the titles of a rishi.
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Vishvamitra’s generosity was very famous and continues to be famous even today. We have come to an understanding of this personality’s ever giving quality through various stories. The story of Trishanku's heaven is very enthralling.
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The great sage Vishvamitra is said to have had various wives named Haimavati and Shailavati but their mention is not as prominent as his celestial nymph wife – Menaka. Menaka, an extraordinarily beautiful apsara, was a result of the Samudra Manthan incident between the gods and the demons.
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The Vishvamitra vs Vashishtha clashes were infamous then and continue to be now. When two strong personalities exist together, there are bound to be fights and attempts to showcase their superiority. Vishvamitra had a tendency to keep clashing with Vashishtha to prove his power and supremacy over him.
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A sage having various titles to his name, Vishvamitra is indeed a great rishi to be remembered for his innumerable contributions to the world of knowledge. Vishvamitra is known as a Brahmarishi, Rajarishi and Saptarishi.
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Jamadagni is the seventh Saptarishi in the current Manvantara (duration of a Manu). He is the father of Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is considered to be the descendent of Bhrigu rishi and one of the Prajapatis created by the god of creation, Brahma.
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Kashyapa along with his students framed the second verse of 10.137 and various hymns in the 8th and 9th Mandala of Rigveda. Along with Rigveda, Kashyapa has also been brought up in other Vedas like Atharvaveda where they are speaking about cosmology which studies the origin and evolution of the universe.
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Atri is one of the Saptarishi known in ancient Indian culture. He was married to Anasuya. Anasuya Devi was a pure woman who practised severity and devotion and is known to have miraculous powers in her. Rishi Atri and Anasuya Devi lived in a small hermitage in the Chitrakoot forest.
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Creator of the river Godavari, Gautama Maharishi is one of the most revered rishis and in fact one of the Saptarishi as well in the Indian culture. He is also known as Vamadeva Gautama in Rigveda. He has been prominently mentioned in Jainism and Buddhism as well.
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Vashishtha is one of the most well-known sages from ancient India. He is one of the Saptarishi who was the chief creator of the 7th Mandala of Rigveda text. He and his family are mentioned at various places in the Rigveda Purana.
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Vishvamitra is one of the seven revered sages of ancient India. He, like the other Saptarishi, have a semi-immortal life due to the presence of yogic aspects and penance. He is the author of Mandala 3 of Rigveda which includes the notable Gayatri mantra.
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Bharadwaja, son of Brhaspati and Mamata is one of the most esteemed sages as per Vedic literature. Maharishi Bharadwaja was a famous economist, scholar and physician. He is amongst the Saptarishis who work very closely with Lord Shiva to maintain the balance on our planet.
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Yuyutsu was born to Dhritarashtra and Sughada, the maid of Gandhari. Dhritarashtra was very anxious and unsure about Gandhari’s pregnancy. Gandhari was pregnant for a few years and Dhritarashtra thought that the throne would not have any heir from his side and his brothers’ sons would take over the throne from him. Thus, Yuyutsu was born to Dhritarashtra and Sughada.
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It is a rare occurrence to find even the names of the other Kauravas that played a vital role in the Kurukshetra war. However, one of the Kauravas managed to make a mark except for the two well-known Kauravas – Vikarna.
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Ashwatthama was born with the cry of a horse. His name literally means the sacred voice of the horse. It is said that he was born after Dronacharya entered a deep penance for years and finally got a son who was equal to Lord Shiva in terms of valour and might.
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Lord Shiva is a principal deity of Hinduism. He played an integral part in many significant events like Samudra Manthana and Ramayana etc. And so did his many weapons. Let us get to know the weapons of Shiva.
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When we talk about Shiva, we imagine the deity carrying the Trishula (Trident) in his hand. The old stories, popular mythological movies, and tv shows have ingrained this image in our mind. Let us see what Trishula means for Hinduism.
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Dronacharya is a very important character in Mahabharata. He had vital parts to play in many parts of the saga. Here is a brief story about his life and the events that marked importance in his life.
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Kripacharya was an instrumental figure in Mahabharata who took an active role in the happenings of Hastinapur before and after the war took place. Kripacharya was a learned warrior and the biological son of a sage while he was raised in a palace. Let us look at his life in brief.
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When we talk about Mahabharata, we often talk about the two sons of Vichitravirya who fought for the throne but we often forget the third son in the court – Vidura. Vidura was born to Ved Vyasa and Parishrami.
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We all know that there were 100 Kauravas and 5 Pandavas. The Pandavas were born to Kunti and Madri while the Kauravas were born to Gandhari with the help of Ved Vyasa. Apart from the sons of Hastinapur that fought the battle, Dushala was a daughter of Hastinapur who is not very popular among people.
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Stories of Hindu mythology are incomplete without wars. In these wars, Hindu deities used their most lethal weapons to attack their enemy. Those weapons were not just sharp blocks of metals. Made with sacred verses and magical elements, they carried great powers that could annihilate the enemy in a moment. One such weapon that comes to mind is Vajra. Lord of rain and thunder, Indra carries it.
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Gandhari is one such character in Mahabharata that played an important role without participating in the war. She was the central character in the palace and many decisions that were taken were due to her influence. Here is a brief story of hers from her birth to death.
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Bhishma thought that if Pandu marries the daughter of the Madra kingdom, they would become stronger in terms of strength, wealth, and army. Bhishma then approached Shalya who agreed to marry his sister Madri to Pandu but he could not simply give her without getting anything in exchange. Thus, Bhishma showered him with wealth, jewels, and gold. Pandu then married Madri.
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While we all know that the life of Kunti was no less than a roller coaster ride full of ups and downs, little do we know the details that made up her life. Here is a brief story of Kunti, the princess of Kuntibhoja.
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The story of Mahabharata starts with the unique love story of Ganga and Shantanu. Shantanu was the descendant of King Bharata and blessed with all the skills of warfare and politics. Ganga is the river Ganga which we all know and worship today.
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Satyavati was afraid that Hastinapur would be left without any king after the death of her second son, Chitrangad, in a battle. She then decided to get her younger son Vichitravirya married and get an heir. It was at the same time she heard about the kingdom of Kashi holding up a Swayamvar for the three princesses – Amba, Ambika and Ambalika.
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Kartikeya is called by many names such as Skanda, Murugan. One such unique name is Swaminatha. The name is a composite of two words – Swami = Teacher and Natha = God.
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Lord Kartikeya is an integral part of Hindu mythology. As compared to North India, he is much popular in the South. But it’s never too late to learn about the war god. Let’s listen to some interesting facts about Kartikeya.
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Ancient Vedic astrology had a tradition of allocating gods to particular planets. According to Vasishtha Nadi, it is said that Pluto is named Yama, the god of death and darkness. It is the ruler of the Scorpio sign along with Mars. Pluto works as the death agent particularly pointing out the death of a desire or a wish you hold or someone close to you.
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Neptune is called Varuna according to Vedic scriptures. It is the fourth-largest planet in the solar system and placed in the eighth position from the sun. Due to its distance from earth, it is impossible to spot this planet via a normal telescope. It is a mixture of ice and gas and is 17 times bigger than earth.
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Uranus is an ice planet, one of the first found through a telescope back in 1781. It is the seventh planet from the sun and is four times larger than earth. The name of this planet comes from the Greek god of the sky. Uranus is a ringed planet having 27 moons.
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Ketu is the southern node of the moon’s axis. The influence of Ketu on a person is based on its position around the moon. It stands for both good and bad influences on one’s life. It is also responsible for moksha (liberation or freedom), sannyasa (penance) and self-realisation.
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Rahu is the north node of the moon’s axis which means hide or conceal in Sanskrit. Nodes mean the aspect that holds the key to your destiny and offers one an understanding of their ultimate spiritual goal in life. It is said that Rahu favours the zodiac sign of Aquarius.
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The sixth planet from the sun, the second largest after Jupiter and one of the most beautiful planets to exist in the solar system, Shani or Saturn holds a very strong and important position in Vedic astrology. Saturn has 82 moons and seven rings made of ice and rock coated with dust.
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A planet appraised for spreading fortune, wealth, devotion, spirituality, luck, fame, charity, morality, meditation etc, Brihaspati is known to be the second most beneficial planet after Venus. It is one of the most auspicious planets and is known as Guru, Devagura and Brihaspati in Vedic astrology.
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Vedic Astrology states that Mangala or Mars is a planet of aggression, war, passion, assertion and separation. Mars is red in colour and carries male characteristics as well as Yang energy. Yang energy is the masculine energy that shows the sunny side of the mountain and is opposite to the Yin energy.
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A planet having dual rule over Taurus and Libra and often known as the goddess of love is none other than Venus – Shukra. This is the planet of attraction, knowledge, love, wealth and prosperity. The two main areas of Shukra are love and money which are often considered as the most simple pleasures of life.
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Messenger of God, the closest planet to the sun and enemy of the moon, Budha is a planet with command on wisdom, intelligence, humour and wit in a person. Mercury is known as Budha in Indian culture.
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Known as the mother of the heavens and queen of the night, Moon or Chandra is the ultimate queen of the entire solar system. In other Mythology, she is known as Diana or Luna which comes from her being the queen of the night. According to ancient stories particularly the Harivansha Purana, the moon was the good looking son of Sage Atri and taken care of by the 10 directions.
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A planet known to be mild malefic due to its hot and dry nature, Surya is the king of all planets. It is known as Atmakaraka. In Sanskrit, Atma means soul and Karaka means indicator. Sun is the giver of life, vitality, respect, honour, status, fame, ego and power.
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Lord Kartikeya. The son of Shiva and Parvati. This is how people in India’s northern region mostly know of him. Nevertheless, Kartikeya enjoys immense devotion and popularity in South India, especially Tamil Nadu, where people address him as Lord Murugan.
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The great poet Kalidas in his poem, Kumārasambhava, tells us the story of Kartikeya’s birth, where he describes Kartikeya as the god of war. This title might have been bestowed upon Kartikeya as he was born to annihilate the evil demon named Tarkasura and those who came after him.
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Sahadeva and Nakula were the youngest of the Pandavas. They were the twins that Madri gave birth to. Kunti had used the divine mantra given to her by Sage Durvasa and gave birth to Yudhisthir, Arjuna, and Bhima. Madri used the mantra and she gave birth to Nakul and Sahadeva by the blessings of Ashwinis. Get your daily dose of Indian Mythology at https://www.mythoworld.com
It was the last day of the war. Everything was over. Duryodhana was on his deathbed, defeated by Bhima who had attacked him on his thighs. Duryodhana’s life flashed in front of him. The deeds he did, the sins he had committed, and the mistakes he did.
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The Kurukshetra war was massive. It included some of the most valiant warriors and their diets were as humongous as one can imagine. Let us see how King Udipi managed food management during the war.
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Anyone who has read or seen Mahabharata can never forget the character of Shakuni. He is clever, cunning, intelligent, and evil personified. Shakuni is indeed one of the major reasons that the Kurukshetra war happened.
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There are so many stories in Mahabharata that often go unnoticed but they could have had a huge impact if they would have not happened. One such story is the story of five arrows. The five arrows were strong enough to kill the five Pandavas and end the war in a jiffy.
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Eklavya is the epitome of sacrifice and dedication and is a character who is known for his extreme skills. In modern terms, we can say that he is a self-taught warrior who learnt the skill of archery just by focusing on the statue of Dronacharya. Let us look at the life of this mighty warrior.
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Mahabharata has many characters and stories that challenge the conventional ideologies and prove that the era back then was much more advanced and open in terms of thinking and mindset than they are now. One such story is the story of Shikandi, the warrior who killed Bhishma.
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Lord Kartikeya is a Hindu deity born to Shiva and Parvati. In the north, people mostly know him as the brother of Lord Ganesha. His stories of origin, the battles he fought remain unknown to a large number of the population. Many legends exist surrounding Kartikeya’s birth. Let us see how Kartikeya came to life.
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Goddess Siddhidhatri is the ninth incarnation of goddess Durga and is worshipped on the 9th and the final day of the festival. Dhatri means a giver and siddhi means fulfilment. Hence a goddess that gives her devotees the sense and strength of fulfilling their responsibilities and duties in life is known as the Siddhidhatri goddess.
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The eighth day of Navaratri out of the nine days is for the worship of the goddess Mahagauri. She is considered to be the eighth manifestation of Goddess Parvati. According to the Hindu cultural texts, the goddess has the powers to fulfil each desire of her devotee.
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The goddess who is worshipped on the seventh day of the Hindu festival Navaratri is Devi Kalaratri. She is known to be the ferocious form or incarnation of goddess Durga. She goes on to slay the demons who create havoc in the universe and spread evil.
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Katyayani is worshipped on the 6th day of Navaratri and is known to be the 6th manifestation of goddess Durga among the Navadurga. Her alternate names are Adi Parashakti, Uma, Katyayani, Gauri, Kali, Haimavati and Ishwari. She is also known to be the ferocious form of Durga who is known as the warrior goddess.
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On the fifth day of Navaratri, Skandamata is worshipped. Her name is derived from Skanda (also known by the name Kartikeya) and Mata meaning mother. Hence the mother of the war god, Kartikeya is known as Skandamata.
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The fourth manifestation of the goddess Durga is Kushmanda. This Devi is worshipped on the fourth day of the Navaratri festival in India and overseas. She is considered the goddess of energy and wealth.
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Chandra meaning “Moon” and Ghanta meaning “Bell”, the one who has a half-moon shaped bell. Chandraghanta is the married form of goddess Parvati. She is the third manifestation of Durga and is worshipped on the third day of the Navaratri festival.
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The second form of goddess Durga from the Navadurga is Brahmacharini. In the modern world, a Brahmachari and a Brahmacharini are unmarried males and females who have devoted their life to serving gods. Taking from this definition, Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of goddess Parvati.
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The encoding of the name Shailaputri goes as follows – Shaila is mountain & Putri is the daughter. The first day of the Navratri festival is celebrated in her name and it is known as Pratipada. She is considered a form of shakti (strength).
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Navaratri is derived from a Sanskrit word that means Nava – Nine and Ratri – Nights. The meaning of the world is simple and easily understandable. Navaratri is a festival of celebrations, happiness and brightness all around. People in today’s age celebrate it in various ways.
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Yama and Yamuna are twins. One brings death and the other brings life. Goddess Yamuna is also addressed by the names Yami and Kalindi.
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Legends tell the story of Devi Narmada in the most interesting manner. She is the personification of the river – Narmada situated in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Her alternate name is Rewa and she is considered as one of the daughters of Lord Shiva.
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Goddess Ganga was first mentioned in the Rigveda texts and has her appearances in the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas. She is considered a personification of purity and forgiveness.
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Sati or Dakshayani, the favourite daughter of Daksha, the first wife of Lord Shiva and a form of Goddess Adi Shakti or Goddess Parvati has a dual aspect to her personality. She was known to be extremely tempered but also gracious and compassionate.
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Goddess Annapurna is the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The literal meaning of her name is Anna – Food and Purna are Full or Filled. She is the Goddess who blesses people with good food and makes sure that none of the people who worships her with a true heart goes to sleep hungry. She teaches us to respect food and never waste it.
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Lord Brahma created the universe and created Goddess Saraswati to bring order into this universe. She became his source of wisdom and guiding light. Rigveda has the mention of Goddess Saraswati before any other scriptures. They say that Goddess Saraswati was a river goddess initially as mentioned in the texts of Rigveda.
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Goddess of wealth, prosperity, luck, and luxury, the vibrant and radiant goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of all these on the people who pray to her with a pure heart and pure intentions. She is the goddess worshipped on the third day of the Hindu festival of lights – Diwali or Deepawali.
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Kali Mata, the dark goddess known as indeed the goddess of death and doomsday is one of the most powerful goddesses. She has an incomparable amount of rage and anger filled in her and can destroy the living with one blow.
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Mahishasurmardini, destroyer of the demon Mahishasura is the symbol of bravery, courage, strength, and protection. Maa Durga is known as the goddess of war due to her history and birth story.
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Shailaja, Shailaputri, Adrija, Devi Maheswari, Himavathi, Girirajputri (daughter of the kind of mountains), or Girija and Narayani are all the names of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Parvati is said to be the reincarnation of Sati (Shiva’s first wife).
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Tulsi Vivah is one of the Hindu festivals in India. The festival takes place after Diwali. People celebrate it by holding a marriage between Tulsi (basil) plant and Lord Vishnu. We can find the legend behind Tulsi Vivah in Padma Purana.
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India is a land of intense belief. And Lord Shiva is worshipped in all its nooks and corners with great austerity. While speaking of Lord Shiva and his glory, the word that comes to every devoted Hindu would be Jyotirlinga.
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Dhumravarna means one with a tawny colour or smoky colour. Thus Ganesha appears to have a dark smoky hue in this manifestation. He also rides a blue horse.
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Vighnaraja means Lord of obstacles. People regard the elephant as a powerful animal. They throw away any obstacle that comes in their way. That is why he is called a remover of obstacles.
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Mahabharata has many unknown yet highly important characters that played a mighty role in the events that lead to the war. One such character is the character of Barbarik, the son of Ghatotkach and Maurvi.
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Kalki has to come to finish the evil in the world and the universe and to restore the balance in the cosmos. People believe that Kalki will come when the world has only evil left in it. He will slay the world of the bad, wrong and evil and start the cycle of the universe again.
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Buddha is considered as a 9th avatar when we look at the incarnations from the perspective of Lord Krishna and not Lord Vishnu. When ancient texts speak about the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the 9th avatar is Lord Krishna whereas when the texts speak about 10 incarnations keeping Lord Krishna in mind, the 9th avatar is considered as Gautam Buddha.
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The eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu talks about the mighty Balarama who has guided and consulted Lord Krishna from time to time. Balarama and Krishna lived a simple village life in Vrindavan with their parents – Nanda and Yashoda. They were given the duties of herding the cows, pasteurizing the ground and taking care of the cows.
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Krishna Avatar, for many people, is the eighth avatar whereas, some accounts suggest that it is the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Some accounts consider Krishna’s brother Balaram as the eighth incarnation.
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Rama is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. The story dates back to millions of years ago when King Dasharath’s three wives Kaushalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra gave birth to 4 children – Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana & Shatrugna. Rama was the eldest of all and a true character depiction of peace and stability.
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Parashurama is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu which throws light on the life of the great Chiranjeevi (immortal). He is also known as Rama Jamadagnya, Rama Bhargava and Veerama. He is destined to be the guide and teacher of the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu – Kalki who appears at the end of the Kali Yuga.
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Vamana is the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu that shows us the importance of devotion to God. He also explains to us how all worldly possessions are temporary but your spiritual peace is permanent. Let’s understand the flow of this tale and discover the hidden learnings of Lord Vishnu.
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Narasimha is Lord Vishnu’s fourth incarnation. It tells us a tale about the smartness of Lord Vishnu and the devotion of Prahlad. To date, whenever one finds themselves in a difficult situation, they must remember this story, pray to the Lord and ask for his protection.
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Varaha avatar describes the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as a wild boar destroying evil and teaching us many valuable lessons to remember for a lifetime. Varaha avatar is considered to be the third prime incarnation of Lord Vishnu to bring order back into the universe.
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Kurma Avatar is known to be the second avatar of Lord Vishnu’s ten incarnations. Just to recap a little bit, the ten incarnations were a necessity to bring in cosmic order in this universe. The second incarnation of Lord Vishnu is about a tortoise that saved the golden mountain Mandara and resolved a fight between the demi-gods and the demons.
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Matsya Avatar is the first avatar of the ten incarnations of Vishnu. Dashavatara is a story of 10 primary incarnations of Lord Vishnu taken in order to restore the cosmic order in the universe. The word Dashavatara can be broken down in the following way for better understanding – Dasha meaning ten and avatar meaning incarnations. Hence, the legendary ten incarnations of the supreme lord.
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Kama stands for desire, longing in Hindu and Buddhist texts. It comes under one of the Arishadvargas, which keeps humans in prison of their emotions. Lord Ganesha took the form of Vikata to overcome Kamasura, the demon of lust. As the name implies, unjust desire created Kamasura.
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Anger in Hindu mythology is shown as an obstacle in obtaining liberation from the material world. Hatred could create great turmoil in the world. Thus it is necessary to prevent such emotion before it gets a hold over us. The following story tells us how Lambodara, Ganesha’s fifth avatar, won over Krodhasura, the demon of hate.
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The character of Karna is one of the most interesting and layered characters in Mahabharata. He is often considered a tragic hero in the epic saga. Let us look at the ultimate life lessons from Karna.
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Karna is referred to as Daanveer Karna by many scholars. Mahabharata also gives him this name. He is known to be a selfless person who donated everything that he had and never thought about his own life in that process. We already saw how Karna was unaffected by Lord Krishna’s offer to become the king and take over endless wealth and power. Two more notable incidents seal his nature as Daanveer and make him the ultimate selfless person and epitome of kindness and charity. Let us have a look at them.
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We all know the characters of Karna and Krishna and how they are extremes of the same fate. However, their life has been very similar and they have had the share of their own miseries and misfortune. Let us look at how these two different characters shared so much similarity in their lives.
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We have been familiar with the name Gajanana through popular devotional music and movies. People in many regions, especially Maharashtra, often use this title to address Ganesha. The term was used in Mudgala Purana for Ganesha’s fourth Avtar, who destroyed Lobhasura.
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Mahodara is listed as the third incarnation of Lord Ganesha in Mudgala Purana. Ganesha took this form to defeat the demon who went by the name Mohasura. Mohasura represents delusion or confusion caused by attachment and attraction to material possessions.
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Lord Krishna tried everything to prevent the Kurukshetra war and often acted as a pacifier between the two clans. However, it is Lord Krishna’s offer to Karna that is the most interesting one and has the most depth of emotions.
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A picture of Lord Shiva is always striking. There’s the blue-tinted skin, with a snake coiled around the neck. There’s also the benevolent expression on his face and a moon on his updo. Most (if not all) of these characteristics of Lord Shiva have some significance associated with them. In fact, several fascinating stories are associated with all of his qualities. However, what stands out most prominently is a half-open third eye on his forehead.
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Mathura is considered the birthplace of Shri Krishna. It is also famously known as one of the 7 holy towns in India. Hindus consider Mathura – Vrindavan to be blessed by Lord Krishna himself.
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The curse of Parshurama was not the only curse that Karna received. Despite noble intentions and a clear heart & conscience, Karna was the receiver of two other curses that played a major role in his defeat at the Kurukshetra war.
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The friendship of Karna and Duryodhana is one of the most startling tales in the saga of Mahabharata. Those who know even a little about Mahabharata, know that it is much more than just a war between the clans of Shantanu and the conspiracies to win the kingdom.
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In this story, we see how Ganesha took the form of Ekdanta and won over Madasura, who personified pride.
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According to Mudgala Purana, Ganesha took eight forms in each era to fight evil. The evil here represents the traits like lust, fear, and anger that could bring the worst qualities out of a human being. Vakratunda is the first avatar that Ganesha took.
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Kathak and Krishna are almost inseparable concept. Kathak dancers over all these years have considered Lord Krishna as the ultimate inspiration to their dance form. Many classical dancers have even gone to the extent of stating that Kathak is all about Shri Krishna to them. It is he who motivates them to take this dance form ahead.
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The war was spearheaded by Sri Krishna subtly and cleverly from the very beginning. It was the battle of Dharma and of course, Lord Krishna had to be the mastermind behind it.
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Shiva and Parvati’s wedding is deemed as a royal affair, quite the iconic one in scriptures. It is a well-known fact that renowned deities were invited to the wedding.
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The names of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are almost always uttered together in unison. And while we’ve all read (or heard) about their iconic marriage in various folklores and stories, the story leading up to their wedding is quite an unusual one in itself.
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Since Lord Krishna is the 9th avatar in the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, we present to you 9 interesting facts about our beloved Lord Krishna.
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Lord Krishna is often considered the ultimate teacher. The teachings of Lord Krishna are widely followed by his devotees all over the world. Out of the many valuable lessons that Lord Krishna has bestowed upon us, empathy, compassion and righteousness are the most noteworthy ones.
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Karna had a peaceful and loving childhood at the house of Adiratha and Radha. They showered him with love and blessings. Adiratha gifted him a horse and Chariot thinking he would carry on the legacy and become a charioteer too. However, Karna expressed his desire to be a warrior.
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Considered as one of the most prominent Hindu deities, Lord Shiva‘s mention in mythology often refers to him as the destroyer. In fact, Lord Shiva has a total of 108 names — he is also referred to as Nataraja, the God of Dance.
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While it is easy to get distracted by the aura of Lord Ganesha, we couldn’t possibly think of the beloved deity without his little companion, his vahana (vehicle) Mushaka (Mouse). It also makes us wonder how a small mouse ended up being the big and mighty Ganesha’s carrier.
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There are several subplots and stories that make the epic super interesting. One such plot is the life of Karna. Karna was the son of Kunti but he sided with the Kauravas and fought against his own real brothers. Let us see why Karna had to part with Kunti at his birth.
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Lord Shiva is considered as one of the prime deities in Hinduism and his stories date back into the creation of time. Often depicted as a blue-skinned God sitting in a meditative pose -- you may have observed Lord Shiva with a serpent around his neck. Stories about his patient nature, wit and anger have now been adapted in various forms of media. But it is often the snake around his neck that raises enigmas among several.
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The one whose birth is a miracle is bound to be the creator of many miracles in his life which were unknown to the world. Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu set foot in this world to create miracles and make all of us believe in them. Lord Vishnu is considered as the superior and ultimate god and creator of the entire world. Lord Krishna came into this world through a miracle.
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Kathak is one of the adaptors of Lord Krishna and his infamous love stories. Kathak dancers use these stories to enhance their abhinaya (expressions & acting) and put together a mesmerising act for the viewers.
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Kathak is largely associated with the times of Lord Krishna and why wouldn’t that be so when he is considered to be the originator of this dance form. The earliest mention of this dance form is seen in the “Adi Parva” (The Book of Beginning) of Mahabharata. The dance form made its debut while describing the story of Arjuna’s Vanavasa.
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Ekdanta is one such popular name among 108 others by which Lord Ganesha is called. It translates to ‘One Toothed’ which in Ganesha’s instance is being referred to as his broken left tusk. There are two popular stories behind this name.
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Sibling rivalries are quite common in our families, the literature that we read and movies that entertain us. Even the all-knowing, almighty gods were not immune to this. What happened when Lord Kartikeya, the god of war, went head to head with Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom?
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Historical texts have clearly stated that Lord Krishna is the ultimate teacher and to absorb his teachings, you have to keep your eyes and mind open. It is you who has to bring this change in yourself with direction and guidance from the great Lord Krishna. Check out these learnings and apply them to your daily life.
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Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity, has been a reason for joy in Indian households as he is widely known for prosperous beginnings and removal of obstacles. From his introduction in Rigveda, the sacred Hindu text to his depiction in popular culture like cinema, Ganesha’s stories have always fascinated us, most prominently that of his birth.
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