Articles related to "Ganga"
GANGA: The Salvation of India
No discussion on India would be complete without a mention of the mighty river Ganges or Ganga, the ultimate pilgrimage centre. The river has come under fierce debate for its polluted waters and cremation activities on its banks. But in my article I’m just going to touch on the myths of Ganga who is revered as a Goddess.
• ganga • rivers • indian rivers • ganges • pilgrimage centres
No discussion on India would be complete without a mention of the mighty river Ganges or Ganga, the ultimate pilgrimage centre. The river has come under fierce debate for its polluted waters and cremation activities on its banks. But in my article I’m just going to touch on the myths of Ganga who is revered as a Goddess.
• ganga • rivers • indian rivers • ganges • pilgrimage centres
Shantanu and Ganga
Shantanu, King of Hastinapur, marries the river Ganga. Then begins a sordid tale of Ganga drowning each of her sons as soon as they are born. Why she did this and how did the tale end are the contents of this article.
• mahabharata • shantanu • hastinapur • ganga • vasus
Shantanu, King of Hastinapur, marries the river Ganga. Then begins a sordid tale of Ganga drowning each of her sons as soon as they are born. Why she did this and how did the tale end are the contents of this article.
• mahabharata • shantanu • hastinapur • ganga • vasus
The Descent of Ganga - I
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
• ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
• ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
The Descent of Ganga - II
Sagara’s sons turned out to be a wicked lot. Drinking, looting and raping were second nature to them. However once they took on a powerful sage and met a fiery end. Sagara was then forced to put the responsibility of salvaging their souls on his grandson.
• sagara • keshini • vidarbh • sumati • ourva
Sagara’s sons turned out to be a wicked lot. Drinking, looting and raping were second nature to them. However once they took on a powerful sage and met a fiery end. Sagara was then forced to put the responsibility of salvaging their souls on his grandson.
• sagara • keshini • vidarbh • sumati • ourva
The Descent of Ganga - III
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
• ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
• ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
GANGES: The River Mother
Westerners know the mighty Ganges to be just another one of the holiest rivers in India. But there is much more than meets the eye. Explore the myths and legends that surround this living river.
• ganga • ganges • rivers • mahabharatha • mahabaratha
Westerners know the mighty Ganges to be just another one of the holiest rivers in India. But there is much more than meets the eye. Explore the myths and legends that surround this living river.
• ganga • ganges • rivers • mahabharatha • mahabaratha
How to Cool Off This Summer - Part Two
"Cool" Recipes Part Two
• watermelon juice • ganga jamuna • kokum juice • banana coconut milkshake • banana
"Cool" Recipes Part Two
• watermelon juice • ganga jamuna • kokum juice • banana coconut milkshake • banana
Kali
Kali is an incarnation of Parvati.She took this form to kill the demon Raktabija. The Kalighat temple in Calcutta is the most popular shrine dedicated to Kali. In the past the worship of Kali has been associated with the cult of thuggees.
• kali • parvati • shiva • raktabija • brahma
Kali is an incarnation of Parvati.She took this form to kill the demon Raktabija. The Kalighat temple in Calcutta is the most popular shrine dedicated to Kali. In the past the worship of Kali has been associated with the cult of thuggees.
• kali • parvati • shiva • raktabija • brahma
The Maruts
Diti wanted a son who would kill Indra. Kashyap granted her this wish but attached certain conditions. Diti was unable to fulfill these conditions and Indra entered her womb and cut the fetus into forty-nine pieces. These were born as the Maruts.
• diti • syamantapanchaka • saraswati river • ganga • yamuna
Diti wanted a son who would kill Indra. Kashyap granted her this wish but attached certain conditions. Diti was unable to fulfill these conditions and Indra entered her womb and cut the fetus into forty-nine pieces. These were born as the Maruts.
• diti • syamantapanchaka • saraswati river • ganga • yamuna
Ahalya
Ahalya the wife of sage Gautam has a sexual liaison with Indra the King of the demi Gods. The sage catches them at it and curses them both. Ahalya is turned into a rock. She is eventually released from her curse when ages later Rama touches the rock with his foot.
• ahalya • brahma • krittika • gautam • indra
Ahalya the wife of sage Gautam has a sexual liaison with Indra the King of the demi Gods. The sage catches them at it and curses them both. Ahalya is turned into a rock. She is eventually released from her curse when ages later Rama touches the rock with his foot.
• ahalya • brahma • krittika • gautam • indra
Apsaras - II
Ghritachi was responsible for the birth of several personalities, many of them in unusual ways. She along with other apsaras entertained special guests on spesial occasions. Tilottama was created as the most beautiful female in order to bring about the end of the Demon brothers Sunda and Upasunda, who were endowed with a peculiar boon.
• ghritachi • drona • pandava • kaurava • mahabharata
Ghritachi was responsible for the birth of several personalities, many of them in unusual ways. She along with other apsaras entertained special guests on spesial occasions. Tilottama was created as the most beautiful female in order to bring about the end of the Demon brothers Sunda and Upasunda, who were endowed with a peculiar boon.
• ghritachi • drona • pandava • kaurava • mahabharata
Glossary C to H
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
• demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
• demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Hinduism and the Aryan Influence
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
• hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
• hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
Kapila and the Sankhya Yoga
The sage Kapila, an incarnation of Vishnu, explains the Sankhya Yoga to his mother Devahuti so as to enable her to attain salvation.
• kardam • bindu sarovar • kapila • devahuti • vishnu
The sage Kapila, an incarnation of Vishnu, explains the Sankhya Yoga to his mother Devahuti so as to enable her to attain salvation.
• kardam • bindu sarovar • kapila • devahuti • vishnu
Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga
Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.
• rameshwaram • dwadasa jyotirlingas • tamil nadu • rama’s bridge • lanka
Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.
• rameshwaram • dwadasa jyotirlingas • tamil nadu • rama’s bridge • lanka
Satyavati - I
Satyavati, the second wife of Shantanu, was born in an unusual way. She was accidentally conceived by a fish and given birth in human form. She was brought up by the leader of a fishing community. An encounter with the sage Parashara which resulted in the birth of Vyasa, set the stage for her tryst with Shantanu.
• uparichara • chedi • apsara • adrika • brahma
Satyavati, the second wife of Shantanu, was born in an unusual way. She was accidentally conceived by a fish and given birth in human form. She was brought up by the leader of a fishing community. An encounter with the sage Parashara which resulted in the birth of Vyasa, set the stage for her tryst with Shantanu.
• uparichara • chedi • apsara • adrika • brahma
Satyavati - II
Shantanu falls in love with Satyavati, but cannot accept the condition Satyavati's father has put before him. Devrata, Shantanu's son from his first wife, comes to Shntanu's rescue. He sacrifices his future so that his father may marry Satyavati.
• ganga • hastinapura • devrata • shantanu • satyavati
Shantanu falls in love with Satyavati, but cannot accept the condition Satyavati's father has put before him. Devrata, Shantanu's son from his first wife, comes to Shntanu's rescue. He sacrifices his future so that his father may marry Satyavati.
• ganga • hastinapura • devrata • shantanu • satyavati
The Elephant and the Crocodile
According to the Bhagavata Purana Sonepur was the scene of the legendary fight between the Gaj or the elephant and the Grah or the crocodile. The seesaw battle continued for a thousand years. Both the Gaj and the Grah had been humans in their previous lives.
• bhagavata purana • sonepur • gaj • grah • trikut
According to the Bhagavata Purana Sonepur was the scene of the legendary fight between the Gaj or the elephant and the Grah or the crocodile. The seesaw battle continued for a thousand years. Both the Gaj and the Grah had been humans in their previous lives.
• bhagavata purana • sonepur • gaj • grah • trikut
The Pagan Origins of Hinduism
The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context
• pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context
• pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
Shiva sent the Godavari River to sanctify the ashram of sage Gautam and then, at the behest of the Devas, agreed to eternally reside there as Trimbakeshwar.
• trimbakeshwar • triambakeshwar • triyambakeshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • brahmagiri
Shiva sent the Godavari River to sanctify the ashram of sage Gautam and then, at the behest of the Devas, agreed to eternally reside there as Trimbakeshwar.
• trimbakeshwar • triambakeshwar • triyambakeshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • brahmagiri
Glossary T to Z
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.
• upanishads • vedas • vedanta • usha • urvashi
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.
• upanishads • vedas • vedanta • usha • urvashi
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
• kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
• kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
Mauritius - Indian Ocean Island
Mauritius has all the luxuries of Maui or Martinique but is easier on the pocket, especially for families who want to enjoy a holiday in a tropical paradise.
• mauritius vacation tropical paradise • indian ocean islands • african beach holidays vacations • budget island accommodation resorts packages. hol • beaches port louis
Mauritius has all the luxuries of Maui or Martinique but is easier on the pocket, especially for families who want to enjoy a holiday in a tropical paradise.
• mauritius vacation tropical paradise • indian ocean islands • african beach holidays vacations • budget island accommodation resorts packages. hol • beaches port louis
Mount Mandara and the Elixir of Immortality
Find out what the Hindu gods do when they lose thier precious elixir of immortality...
• mountains • parvati • ganga • ganges river • himalayas
Find out what the Hindu gods do when they lose thier precious elixir of immortality...
• mountains • parvati • ganga • ganges river • himalayas
The Brahmavaivarta Purana
The Purana is recited by Souti to the sages at Naimisharanya.
• brahmavaivarta • purana • mahapuranas • brahma • rajasika
The Purana is recited by Souti to the sages at Naimisharanya.
• brahmavaivarta • purana • mahapuranas • brahma • rajasika
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
The Descendants of Prithu
The descendants of Prithu were all very pious kings. They performed many sacrifices. Righteousness flourished during their reign.
• vijitashwa • prithu • haryaksha • dhumrakesh • vrika
The descendants of Prithu were all very pious kings. They performed many sacrifices. Righteousness flourished during their reign.
• vijitashwa • prithu • haryaksha • dhumrakesh • vrika
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
The Matsya Purana
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
• matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
• matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
Varanasi Jyotirlinga
Shiva created Kashi, the eternal city, and took permanent residence there. Kashi, or Varanasi, is destroyed only at the end of 100 kalpas.
• varanasi • jyotirlinga • kashi vishvanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • varana
Shiva created Kashi, the eternal city, and took permanent residence there. Kashi, or Varanasi, is destroyed only at the end of 100 kalpas.
• varanasi • jyotirlinga • kashi vishvanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • varana