Articles related to "Lunar Dynasty"
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 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
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
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
Glossary M to P
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
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
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 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
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 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
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