Articles related to "Mathura"



Putana
There was a prophecy that Kansa would meet his death at the hands of Devaki's eighth son. Though Kansa planned to kill all of Devaki's children, the eighth son miraculously escaped. Kansa then sent the demoness Putana to kill him.
kansa mathura ugrasen devaki vasudev

Shri Krishna Janma Khanda
Shri Krishna Janma Khanda describes the Lila of Krishna, especially the events associated with his eternal consort Radha. This is the only Purana, perhaps the only text.
lila krishna radha shri krishna janma khanda brahmavaivarta purana

Jarasandh
Jarasandh was born from two mothers. Each queen gave birth to half a child and the two pieces were put together by a demoness. Jarasandh became a powerful and cruel king and ultimately it was Krishna who exploited the weakness of his birth and had him killed.
jarasandh magadha brihadratha kasi chandakaushika

Radha - Epilogue
This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later.
krishna vrindavan radha kansa yadava

Radha - II A Pledge Redeemed
Krishna redeems his promise and comes to Vrindavan and the friendship between Radha and Krishna begins to flourish.
vrishbhanu radha aiyyan vrindavan mathura

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

Radha - VI - The Parting
The time came for Krishna to leave for Mathura. The last moments with Radha were filled with agonising sweetness. Decisions were taken and promises were made. The final chapter of their lives was written.
kansa akrura krishna balaram mathura

TULASI
All plants and trees hold a special significance in the Hindu pantheon. Especially, plants like the holy basil and the wood apple. Tulasi is associated with the divine protector, Lord Vishnu and the wood apple with the fearsome God, Lord Shiva.
basil holy basil tulsi tulasi brindavan


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