Vakula Devi & the Sad Story of her Temple. This temple dedicated to Vakula Devi is near Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh. It is really sad to see the condition of the temple and this place is an example of
The Story of Shanta- Lord Rama’s Sister
The Story of Shanta- Lord Rama’s Sister. Ad the story of how the Putrakameshti Yagna (through which Lord Rama was born) was conducted with the help of Shanta. Shanta was the daughter of King Dasarata and his Queen Kaushalya. She
Akshayapatra & Krishna’s Grain of Rice: Another time when Krishna saves Draupadi
After the disastrous events at the Kuru court, after the attempt of disrobing Draupadi, the Pandavas and their wife were exiled in the forest for twelve years, and one year incognito. Surya, the Sun-God, had presented Draupadi with a magical
Why was Balarama elder to Krishna? | Indian Mythology Facts – 5
Another mythological fact – Why was Balarama elder to Krishna? There are some reasons for that. In Rama Avathar of Mahavishnu, Adi Shesha was born as Lakshmana, younger to Rama (Avathar of Mahavishnu). His whole life, Lakshmana had to obey
The Story of Lord Shiva’s Daughter Ashoka Sundari | Indian Mythology Facts – 4
Yet another less known story from Indian Mythologies. The Story of Lord Shiva’s Daughter. “Did you know that Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi had a daughter?” YES – Ashoka Sundari. The story goes on like this. Once Goddess Parvathi asked
How Did the Mahabharata actually end? | Indian Mythology Facts – 3
Many books and serials end the story of the Mahabharata with Yudhishtira’s coronation at Hastinapur. But this vast epic does not just end on that happy note. It has lots of tragedies even after that. After the great Kurukshetra war,
DURYODHANA Character Sketch
Duryodhana is the main antagonist in the epic Mahabharata. He was one of the bravest warriors of his generation. Duryodhana was the eldest son of Dhritharashtra. Being the eldest son of the king, he was convinced since childhood that he
Indian Mythology Facts Collection – 2
My Indian Mythology Facts Collection – 2. 1. Sahadeva knew everything that would happen in the future, including Lakshagriha, the Dice Game, Draupadi’s Disrobing and also the War, in the epic Mahabharata. Before their father Pandu died, he told his
Indian Mythology Less Known Facts Collection 1
Indian mythology is something really very vast, and at the same time, interesting. Most of us Indians don’t even know half of our mythological essence. Most of my friends aren’t interested in our roots, but in social media and other
Abhimanyu Character Sketch | Mahabharata
Abhimanyu is one of the most tragic heroes in the Mahabharata. He is considered the youngest and bravest warrior of the Pandava army. In fact, Abhimanyu is Varchas, an incarnation of the son of Chandra, the Moon God. Chandra couldn’t