Articles related to "Aditi"
Hindu Sacred Animals
The sacred cow and monkey have been a point of curiosity amongst many in the western civilization here we explore why they are important to Hindu Myth.
• hunaman
• hindu mythology
• rama
• aditi
• the sacred cow
Barbareek's Mother
Krishna attacks Pradyoshpuram, the capital of the demon Narakasura. Maurvi, the daughter of Narakasura's general had arranged the defences. Krishna outwits her. She wants to kill Krishna, but Krishna has other plans for her.
• narakasura
• indra
• aditi
• pradyoshpuram
• krishna
The Hindu Pantheon
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
• hindu pantheon
• multiplicity of gods in hinduism
• trinity
• brahma
• vishnu
Apsaras I
Apsaras have been variously described as fairies, angels, nymphs and sirens. Actually they are celestial maidens of exquisite beauty and alluring charm, and have the power and will to use both.
• apsaras
• indra
• gandharvas
• kashyap
• aditi
Manu's Descendents
Manu and Ananti had five children. His son Uttanpada carried on the lineage. Daksha was one of his descendents. Daksha's daughter married various sages and populated the world. The most important were Aditi and Diti who were the mothers of the demi-Gods and demons respectively.
• brahma
• shatrupa
• saraswati
• manu
• manav
The Origin of the Solar Dynasty
Surya the Sun God was married to Samjna. After giving him three children she left him because she could not bear his radiance. She left her shadow Chhaya behind so that no one would no the difference. But, when Chhaya began to mete out step-motherly treatment to Samjna's children, the truth became known.
• kashyap
• aditi
• surya
• samjna
• rajni