Articles related to "Indra"
Prithu and the Horse Sacrifices
Prithu decided to complete a hundred Ashwamedha Yagnas or Horse Sacrifices. But Indra would not let this happen. Ultimately Brahma had to resolve the impasse.
prithu • ashwamedha • indra • devas • atri
Prithu decided to complete a hundred Ashwamedha Yagnas or Horse Sacrifices. But Indra would not let this happen. Ultimately Brahma had to resolve the impasse.
prithu • ashwamedha • indra • devas • atri
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
The All-pervasive Atma
Prajapati teaches Indra about what the Atma is, by telling him what it is not.
atma • upanishads • pervasive • chandogya • sama
Prajapati teaches Indra about what the Atma is, by telling him what it is not.
atma • upanishads • pervasive • chandogya • sama
The Humbling of Indra
Indra in his arrogance wants to build the greatest city ever. He is humbled when he learns that he is just one in a long line of Indras.
indra • vritta • viswakarma • brahma • vishnu
Indra in his arrogance wants to build the greatest city ever. He is humbled when he learns that he is just one in a long line of Indras.
indra • vritta • viswakarma • brahma • vishnu
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
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
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
Charkula
Whether it is to celebrate a heavenly wedding or mark a victory, Charkula is a top-heavy dance which has the dancers balance a 108-lamp structure on their heads!
charkula • braj • radha krishna • uttar pradesh • mount govardhan
Whether it is to celebrate a heavenly wedding or mark a victory, Charkula is a top-heavy dance which has the dancers balance a 108-lamp structure on their heads!
charkula • braj • radha krishna • uttar pradesh • mount govardhan
Draupdi XV - Death
This article describes the death of Draupadi and her ascent to heaven.
yudhishthir • krishna • pandavasparikshit • abhimanyu • arjun
This article describes the death of Draupadi and her ascent to heaven.
yudhishthir • krishna • pandavasparikshit • abhimanyu • arjun
From Polytheism to Monotheism
The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society
hinduism • vedic • polytheism • riga veda • monotheism
The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society
hinduism • vedic • polytheism • riga veda • monotheism
Ganesha
Find out why the Hindu god Ganesha has an elephant's head...
hindu • hindu mythology • mythology • ganesha • shiva
Find out why the Hindu god Ganesha has an elephant's head...
hindu • hindu mythology • mythology • ganesha • shiva
King Shibi
King Shibi was a righteous king and committed to help those who took refuge in him. In this story a pigeon trying to escape from the clutches of a falcon asks the king for help. Does the king deprive the falcon of his rightful meal or does he forsake the pigeon or....
shibi • ushinar • rama • incarnation • vishnu
King Shibi was a righteous king and committed to help those who took refuge in him. In this story a pigeon trying to escape from the clutches of a falcon asks the king for help. Does the king deprive the falcon of his rightful meal or does he forsake the pigeon or....
shibi • ushinar • rama • incarnation • vishnu
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
Nala Damayanti - I
Nala is the bachelor king of Nishada. He falls in love with Damayanti based on a description of her beauty. Using a swan as a messenger he determines that she too loves him. After some twists and turns they get married. But their troubles are just beginning.
nala • nishada • damayanti • vidarbh • indra
Nala is the bachelor king of Nishada. He falls in love with Damayanti based on a description of her beauty. Using a swan as a messenger he determines that she too loves him. After some twists and turns they get married. But their troubles are just beginning.
nala • nishada • damayanti • vidarbh • indra
Prithu Completes the Ashwamedha
Vishnu and Indra appear at the conclusion of the Horse Sacrifice. Indra asks for forgiveness and Vishnu instructs and blesses Prithu.
ashwamedha • vishnu • indra • prithu • jivatma
Vishnu and Indra appear at the conclusion of the Horse Sacrifice. Indra asks for forgiveness and Vishnu instructs and blesses Prithu.
ashwamedha • vishnu • indra • prithu • jivatma
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
Shakuntala - I
This is the story of Kalidasa's most famous epic. The heroine is the offspring of a beautiful celestial courtesan ans an all-powerful king turned sage. The hero a king of the most reknowned dynasty in Indian mythology. This part relates how they meet, fall in love and get married.
dushyant • lunar dynasty • pururava • shantanu • kanva
This is the story of Kalidasa's most famous epic. The heroine is the offspring of a beautiful celestial courtesan ans an all-powerful king turned sage. The hero a king of the most reknowned dynasty in Indian mythology. This part relates how they meet, fall in love and get married.
dushyant • lunar dynasty • pururava • shantanu • kanva
The Abduction of Sita - Soorpankha
Soorpankha, a female demon lusts for Rama and Lakshmana. Her attempts to woo them fail. So do the attempts of the demon army to vanquish them. Ultimately the demon king, Ravana, thinks of a devious plan.
rama • sita • lakshmana • panchavati • godavari
Soorpankha, a female demon lusts for Rama and Lakshmana. Her attempts to woo them fail. So do the attempts of the demon army to vanquish them. Ultimately the demon king, Ravana, thinks of a devious plan.
rama • sita • lakshmana • panchavati • godavari
The Romance of Urvashi and Pururava - Part 1
The passionate romance between the celestial maiden Urvashi and the great king Pururava has fired the imagination of writers and artists through the centuries. This article narrates how they fell in love and how they came together.
urvashi • pururava • apsara • indra • heaven
The passionate romance between the celestial maiden Urvashi and the great king Pururava has fired the imagination of writers and artists through the centuries. This article narrates how they fell in love and how they came together.
urvashi • pururava • apsara • indra • heaven
The Romance of Urvashi and Pururava - Part 2
This part narrates interesting incidents in the period Urvashi lived with Pururava on earth and how they were eventually separated.
urvashi • pururava • ayu • chyavan • satyavati
This part narrates interesting incidents in the period Urvashi lived with Pururava on earth and how they were eventually separated.
urvashi • pururava • ayu • chyavan • satyavati
Utanka - II
Utanka is accosted by Takshaka, the king of the serpents, and loses the earrings to him. Through a strange string of events he recovers the earrings. He however wants revenge and puts in motion a plan that will enable him to end Takshaka's life.
utanka • takshaka • veda • indra • airavata
Utanka is accosted by Takshaka, the king of the serpents, and loses the earrings to him. Through a strange string of events he recovers the earrings. He however wants revenge and puts in motion a plan that will enable him to end Takshaka's life.
utanka • takshaka • veda • indra • airavata
Prithu
Vena was an evil king who was killed by the sages because of his atrocities. Then from hid body they produced a noble ruler Prithu. Prithu established righteousness in the world and ruled for a thousand years before abdicating in favour of his children.
dhruv • anga • sumita • mrityadev • vena
Vena was an evil king who was killed by the sages because of his atrocities. Then from hid body they produced a noble ruler Prithu. Prithu established righteousness in the world and ruled for a thousand years before abdicating in favour of his children.
dhruv • anga • sumita • mrityadev • vena
Rishyashringa
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
Radha - V - Aiyyan's Revenge
Aiyyan returned to Vrindavan, furious to learn that his fiancé was no longer his. Because of his employment in the army he could easily get a more suitable bride in Mathura. But the insult had to be avenged.
aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura • indrotsava • indra
Aiyyan returned to Vrindavan, furious to learn that his fiancé was no longer his. Because of his employment in the army he could easily get a more suitable bride in Mathura. But the insult had to be avenged.
aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura • indrotsava • indra
The Hindu Pantheon
In Hindu mythology Gods are classified according to their importance and divine powers. At the top of the heirarchy are the trinity of Supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Then come the demi-Gods who represent the forces of nature. The demi-Gods are always battling with their half-brothers, the Demons over control of Heaven.
gods • demi-gods • demons • brahma • vishnu
In Hindu mythology Gods are classified according to their importance and divine powers. At the top of the heirarchy are the trinity of Supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Then come the demi-Gods who represent the forces of nature. The demi-Gods are always battling with their half-brothers, the Demons over control of Heaven.
gods • demi-gods • demons • brahma • vishnu
The Kumbh Festival
The Kumbh Festival, currently underway in Allahabad, India, is the largest gathering of humanity in history. This article narrates the mythological tale which gave birth to this event, and discusses the religous and astrological significance attached to it.
kumbh • pitcher • festival • nectar • ocean
The Kumbh Festival, currently underway in Allahabad, India, is the largest gathering of humanity in history. This article narrates the mythological tale which gave birth to this event, and discusses the religous and astrological significance attached to it.
kumbh • pitcher • festival • nectar • ocean
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
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
Annakuta Is the Fourth Day of Diwali Festival
56 items of food are prepared and offered to Govardhan Hill in a reenactment of the ritual began by Krishna. Govardhan Hill is associated with many legends.
annakuta • diwali • shukla paksha • hindu month • kartik
56 items of food are prepared and offered to Govardhan Hill in a reenactment of the ritual began by Krishna. Govardhan Hill is associated with many legends.
annakuta • diwali • shukla paksha • hindu month • kartik
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
"Panch Kanya" or Five Virgins
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
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
Atma as the Universal Consciousnes
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
The Asura Tripura was terrorizing the earth. Shiva appeared as Bhimashankar and killed the demon. The Jyotirlinga stands at the site of their battle.
bhimashankar • dwadasa • jyotirlingas • sahyadri • maharashtra
The Asura Tripura was terrorizing the earth. Shiva appeared as Bhimashankar and killed the demon. The Jyotirlinga stands at the site of their battle.
bhimashankar • dwadasa • jyotirlingas • sahyadri • maharashtra
Brahm, Atma and God
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
Durga and Mahishasura
Mahishasura was a demon who was given a boon that no man, mortal or immortal, could kill him. Hence the Gods created Durga the warrior Goddess to slay Mahishasura.
ramba • karamba • dhanu • indra • mahishasura
Mahishasura was a demon who was given a boon that no man, mortal or immortal, could kill him. Hence the Gods created Durga the warrior Goddess to slay Mahishasura.
ramba • karamba • dhanu • indra • mahishasura
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
Hinduism and the Environment
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
Lord Ayyappa
The union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, incarnated as Mohini the enchantress, resulted in the birth of Lord Ayyappa or Hariharputhra. The purpose of his birth was to kill the demoness Mahishi who was given a boon that no person born from a man-woman relation would be able to slay her.
shiva • vishnu • mohini • ayyappa • hariharputhra
The union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, incarnated as Mohini the enchantress, resulted in the birth of Lord Ayyappa or Hariharputhra. The purpose of his birth was to kill the demoness Mahishi who was given a boon that no person born from a man-woman relation would be able to slay her.
shiva • vishnu • mohini • ayyappa • hariharputhra
Roop Chaudas the Beauty Makeover before Diwali
On Roop Chaudas Hindus undertake beauty treatments so as to look their best on Diwali day. The demon Narakasura was also slain on this day by Krishna.
roop chaudas • diwali • krishna paksha • hindu • kartik
On Roop Chaudas Hindus undertake beauty treatments so as to look their best on Diwali day. The demon Narakasura was also slain on this day by Krishna.
roop chaudas • diwali • krishna paksha • hindu • kartik
Sacred Mountains - Mount Meru
Climb the mystical, mythical, Mount Meru, centre of the universe and sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists...
mountains • meru • hindu • hindus • buddhist
Climb the mystical, mythical, Mount Meru, centre of the universe and sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists...
mountains • meru • hindu • hindus • buddhist
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 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
Yayati
Yayati was a king in the lunar dynasty. He fell in love with Shukracharya's daughter, Devyani and married her. But he alo got involved with Devyani's friend turned maid servant, Sharmishtha and this led to a host of problems.
vrishaparva • sharmishtha • devyani • shukracharya • indra
Yayati was a king in the lunar dynasty. He fell in love with Shukracharya's daughter, Devyani and married her. But he alo got involved with Devyani's friend turned maid servant, Sharmishtha and this led to a host of problems.
vrishaparva • sharmishtha • devyani • shukracharya • indra
Yudhishthir and Karna
Yudhishthir and Karna were both major characters in the epic Mahabharata. Both in their own ways were virtuous and generous. This article narrates an incident from the epic in which Krishna tests them both and Karna comes out the winner.
yudhishthir • karna • pandu • pandavas • kunti
Yudhishthir and Karna were both major characters in the epic Mahabharata. Both in their own ways were virtuous and generous. This article narrates an incident from the epic in which Krishna tests them both and Karna comes out the winner.
yudhishthir • karna • pandu • pandavas • kunti
Exploring Old Kathmandu
From Thamel to Durbar Square, wandering the streets and discovering old Kathmandu will keep you busy for hours or even days. Here's a guide as to what you'll see.
old kathmandu walking tour • kathmandu monuments and temples • thamel • durbar square • horizon hotel
From Thamel to Durbar Square, wandering the streets and discovering old Kathmandu will keep you busy for hours or even days. Here's a guide as to what you'll see.
old kathmandu walking tour • kathmandu monuments and temples • thamel • durbar square • horizon hotel
The Princess who wed a God
Even today, a married man in South India is asked what city rules in his household: Madurai or Chidambaram. It is well known that the Princess of Madurai was as strong and powerful a ruler as her husband, the dancing god Nataraja who ruled over the city of Chidambaram.
keywords: madura • madurai • meenakshi • someshwara • somasundara
Even today, a married man in South India is asked what city rules in his household: Madurai or Chidambaram. It is well known that the Princess of Madurai was as strong and powerful a ruler as her husband, the dancing god Nataraja who ruled over the city of Chidambaram.
keywords: madura • madurai • meenakshi • someshwara • somasundara
Tales of the Mahabharata
A brief explanation about the tale of a man and his dog trying to enter in heaven. Would he leave his loving companion behind in order to celebrate the joys of paradise?
tales of the mahabharata • the journey of yudhisthira • eastern philosophy • indra's heaven • teachings of ancient india
A brief explanation about the tale of a man and his dog trying to enter in heaven. Would he leave his loving companion behind in order to celebrate the joys of paradise?
tales of the mahabharata • the journey of yudhisthira • eastern philosophy • indra's heaven • teachings of ancient india
The Incarnations of Vishnu
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
hinduism • vishnu • avatars • incarnations • bhagavata purana
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
hinduism • vishnu • avatars • incarnations • bhagavata purana
'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
The Greatness of Renunciates - Verse 5 & 6
What makes a renunciate magnificiant and above the ordinary people?
senses • renunciates • mean
What makes a renunciate magnificiant and above the ordinary people?
senses • renunciates • mean
Glossary I to L
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
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