Articles related to "Brihaspati"
Prithu Milks the Earth
Vena's evil rule had led to scarcity and hunger. The Earth advises Prithu how to set things right and an era of prosperity is ushered.
vena • prithu • vishnu • earth • swayambhav manu
Vena's evil rule had led to scarcity and hunger. The Earth advises Prithu how to set things right and an era of prosperity is ushered.
vena • prithu • vishnu • earth • swayambhav manu
Mritsanjivni - I
In order to help the demons, Shukracharya undertakes a penance and acquires the power to bring the dead back to life.
shukracharya • shiva • bhrigu • usha • indra
In order to help the demons, Shukracharya undertakes a penance and acquires the power to bring the dead back to life.
shukracharya • shiva • bhrigu • usha • indra
Mritsanjivni - II
Brihaspati sends his son Kach to learn the Mritsanjivni from Shukracharya. Kach succeeds, but in the end loses this power because he is cursed by Shukracharya's daughter, Devyani.
mritsanjivni • brihaspati • kach • shukracharya • devyani
Brihaspati sends his son Kach to learn the Mritsanjivni from Shukracharya. Kach succeeds, but in the end loses this power because he is cursed by Shukracharya's daughter, Devyani.
mritsanjivni • brihaspati • kach • shukracharya • devyani
Navgraha - I
In Hindu ritualistic worship, before the deity of the occasion is worshipped, a number of other deities are given their due. Amongst these are the "nine planets" known as "Navgraha". The mythological background of some of the Navgraha are discussed in this article.
navgraha • eclipses • planets • sun • moon
In Hindu ritualistic worship, before the deity of the occasion is worshipped, a number of other deities are given their due. Amongst these are the "nine planets" known as "Navgraha". The mythological background of some of the Navgraha are discussed in this article.
navgraha • eclipses • planets • sun • moon
Glossary A to B
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.
adhisima krishnaagni • aranyakas • angiras • arjun • aryans
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.
adhisima krishnaagni • aranyakas • angiras • arjun • aryans
The Lunar Dynasty
Brahma had produced seven sons using his mental powers. These were great sages. Atri was one of them. He married Anasuya, who conceived a son named Som. Som means moon in Hindi and the lunar dynasty is named after this son of sage Atri. Pururava was the founder of this dynasty. The heroes of the Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas were also from this lineage.
brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
Brahma had produced seven sons using his mental powers. These were great sages. Atri was one of them. He married Anasuya, who conceived a son named Som. Som means moon in Hindi and the lunar dynasty is named after this son of sage Atri. Pururava was the founder of this dynasty. The heroes of the Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas were also from this lineage.
brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
Navgraha - II
In Hindu ritualistic worship, before the deity of the occasion is worshipped, a number of other deities are given their due. Amongst these are the "nine planets" known as "Navgraha". The remaining of the Navgraha are discussed in this article.
shukra • shukracharya • brihaspati • bhrigu • brahma
In Hindu ritualistic worship, before the deity of the occasion is worshipped, a number of other deities are given their due. Amongst these are the "nine planets" known as "Navgraha". The remaining of the Navgraha are discussed in this article.
shukra • shukracharya • brihaspati • bhrigu • brahma
The Daughters of Kardam
The nine daughters of Kardam and Devahuti marry nine sages and according to Brahma's instructions set about to populate the earth. Their genealogy is a who's who of Hindu
genealogy • devahuti • kardam • brahma • kala
The nine daughters of Kardam and Devahuti marry nine sages and according to Brahma's instructions set about to populate the earth. Their genealogy is a who's who of Hindu
genealogy • devahuti • kardam • brahma • kala
'Dhanteras' - The Indian Festival of Wealth
Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival and Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for prosperity and well being and is of importance to the trading class
prosperity & well-being festival • dhanteras before diwali • five-day long festival of trading class • goddess laxmi • rangoli patterns on the floor
Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival and Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for prosperity and well being and is of importance to the trading class
prosperity & well-being festival • dhanteras before diwali • five-day long festival of trading class • goddess laxmi • rangoli patterns on the floor
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