Articles related to "Vishnu"
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
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
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
Andal, Beloved of Lord Vishnu
The woman who married the Lord is considered a divinity herself. Know more about Andal, the beloved of Lord Vishnu.
• religion • hindu • margazhi • women saints • krishna
The woman who married the Lord is considered a divinity herself. Know more about Andal, the beloved of Lord Vishnu.
• religion • hindu • margazhi • women saints • krishna
The Ten Incarnations of Vishnu the Preserver
The hindu mythology teaches that Vishnu, the Preserver of the universe, takes 10 incarnations. They are in the form of fish,tortoise,boar,half man half beast, dwarf, a not so perfect man, noble man, man-god, bhudda the god, finally kalki at the end of the universe, to create a new one.
• interestingly these also are similar to the evolu • from a fist->beast->half man-beast->dwarf->man wit
The hindu mythology teaches that Vishnu, the Preserver of the universe, takes 10 incarnations. They are in the form of fish,tortoise,boar,half man half beast, dwarf, a not so perfect man, noble man, man-god, bhudda the god, finally kalki at the end of the universe, to create a new one.
• interestingly these also are similar to the evolu • from a fist->beast->half man-beast->dwarf->man wit
Chained Hanuman
There is a small temple dedicated to Hanuman the monkey-God in Puri, which is the source of a fascinating legend involving Hanuman, Lord Jagannath and Varuna the Sea God.
• orissa • jagannath • puri • juggernaut • bedi hanuman
There is a small temple dedicated to Hanuman the monkey-God in Puri, which is the source of a fascinating legend involving Hanuman, Lord Jagannath and Varuna the Sea God.
• orissa • jagannath • puri • juggernaut • bedi hanuman
Creation
The creation of the universe is an essential and interesting part of every mythology. This article describes how Brahma, the supreme god of creation, forms the universe and the first man, Manu.
• creation • universe • brahma • vishnu • matsya purana
The creation of the universe is an essential and interesting part of every mythology. This article describes how Brahma, the supreme god of creation, forms the universe and the first man, Manu.
• creation • universe • brahma • vishnu • matsya purana
Dhruv
Dhruv was a descendent of Manu, who was hurt by the words of his step-mother. As a result he undertook a severe penance and experienced the Almighty at the tender age of five. After his death he was given the exalted position of the pole star.
• vishnu purana • uttanapada • manu • suniti • suruchi
Dhruv was a descendent of Manu, who was hurt by the words of his step-mother. As a result he undertook a severe penance and experienced the Almighty at the tender age of five. After his death he was given the exalted position of the pole star.
• vishnu purana • uttanapada • manu • suniti • suruchi
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
Kankhal
According to mythology, Sati the incarnation of Shakti and Shiva's wife immolated her self at Kankhal because her father Daksha insulted Shiva by not inviting him to an imprtant ceremony. At Kankhal one can see the temple built at the site where the ceremony was held.
• kankhal • haridwar • kumbh • daksha • brahma
According to mythology, Sati the incarnation of Shakti and Shiva's wife immolated her self at Kankhal because her father Daksha insulted Shiva by not inviting him to an imprtant ceremony. At Kankhal one can see the temple built at the site where the ceremony was held.
• kankhal • haridwar • kumbh • daksha • brahma
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
Mahasati Anasuya
Mhasati Anasuya was renowned for her fidelity and devotion to her husband. The consorts of the Supreme Gods were jealous of her reputation and sent their husbands to defame Anasuya. But Anasuya came through with flying colours.
• atri • brahma • anasuya • kardam • devahuti
Mhasati Anasuya was renowned for her fidelity and devotion to her husband. The consorts of the Supreme Gods were jealous of her reputation and sent their husbands to defame Anasuya. But Anasuya came through with flying colours.
• atri • brahma • anasuya • kardam • devahuti
Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are several interesting legends that describe the origin of this festival. The most interesting is a fight between Vishnu and Brahma.
• mahashivratri • shiva • shivratri • phalgun • parvati
Mahashivratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are several interesting legends that describe the origin of this festival. The most interesting is a fight between Vishnu and Brahma.
• mahashivratri • shiva • shivratri • phalgun • parvati
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
Narada's Question
Narada was considered by all to be Lord Vishnu's greatest devotee and Narada was proud of this. However Lord Vishnu thought otherwise and through a simple experiment showed Narada that devotion does not consist of singing praises to one's master but consists of humbly doing his work.
• narada • brahma • vishnu • kshirsagar
Narada was considered by all to be Lord Vishnu's greatest devotee and Narada was proud of this. However Lord Vishnu thought otherwise and through a simple experiment showed Narada that devotion does not consist of singing praises to one's master but consists of humbly doing his work.
• narada • brahma • vishnu • kshirsagar
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
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
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
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
The Maidens' Clothes
Krishna troubles the maidens of Vrindavan and they in turn complain to his mother. Krishna is irked by this and takes revenge by stealing the clothes of the maidens while they are bathing in the river.
• krishna • munshi • vrindavan • yashoda • yamuna
Krishna troubles the maidens of Vrindavan and they in turn complain to his mother. Krishna is irked by this and takes revenge by stealing the clothes of the maidens while they are bathing in the river.
• krishna • munshi • vrindavan • yashoda • yamuna
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 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
The Weighing of Krishna
Satya bhama and Rukmini were two of Krishna's wives. Satyabhama is jealous of Rukmini and tries to upstage her by weighing Krishna with gold. But she is unsuccessful and Rukmini's love for Krishna wins in the end.
• krishna • incarnation • vishnu • narakasura • rukmini
Satya bhama and Rukmini were two of Krishna's wives. Satyabhama is jealous of Rukmini and tries to upstage her by weighing Krishna with gold. But she is unsuccessful and Rukmini's love for Krishna wins in the end.
• krishna • incarnation • vishnu • narakasura • rukmini
Tulasi - II
Tulasi and Sankhachuda got married. Soon Sankhachuda became the undisputed king of te Demons. He defeated the demi-Gods and secure in the chastity of his wife he took on the might of Shiva.
• tulasi • sankhachuda • gandharva • brahma • shiva
Tulasi and Sankhachuda got married. Soon Sankhachuda became the undisputed king of te Demons. He defeated the demi-Gods and secure in the chastity of his wife he took on the might of Shiva.
• tulasi • sankhachuda • gandharva • brahma • shiva
Tulasi - III
The boons given to Sankhachuda are protecting him. Vishnu appears as a mendicant and asks for the amulet. Having neutralised one boon he appraches Tulasi.
• shiva • sankhachuda • brahma • vishnu • tulasi
The boons given to Sankhachuda are protecting him. Vishnu appears as a mendicant and asks for the amulet. Having neutralised one boon he appraches Tulasi.
• shiva • sankhachuda • brahma • vishnu • tulasi
Varalakshmi Pooja
It is the festival for married women. It is during this time they ask of Mother Goddess long lives for their husbands and themselves. What are the legends behind this very popular festival?
• pooja • puja • varalakshmi • mahalakshmi • hindu
It is the festival for married women. It is during this time they ask of Mother Goddess long lives for their husbands and themselves. What are the legends behind this very popular festival?
• pooja • puja • varalakshmi • mahalakshmi • hindu
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 Puranas
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
• bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
• bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
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
Creation in the Puranas
Two stories of creation of the universe from the Puranas are narrated. The Brahm manifests itself as Brahma, who then proceeds with the work of creation.
• creation • universe • puranas • riga veda • upanishads
Two stories of creation of the universe from the Puranas are narrated. The Brahm manifests itself as Brahma, who then proceeds with the work of creation.
• creation • universe • puranas • riga veda • upanishads
Creation in the Riga Veda
According to the Riga Veda the One Supreme God did not create the Universe by fashioning it from preexisting material, but transformed himself into the Universe.
• hinduism • creation • upanishads • riga veda • visvakarma
According to the Riga Veda the One Supreme God did not create the Universe by fashioning it from preexisting material, but transformed himself into the Universe.
• hinduism • creation • upanishads • riga veda • visvakarma
Devahuti and Kardam
The marriage of Devahuti and Kardam was an ideal one. Devahuti first gave birth to nine daughters and then to Kapila, who was a manifestation of Vishnu.
• devahuti • kardam • bindu sarovar • kama deva • meru
The marriage of Devahuti and Kardam was an ideal one. Devahuti first gave birth to nine daughters and then to Kapila, who was a manifestation of Vishnu.
• devahuti • kardam • bindu sarovar • kama deva • meru
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
FAQs: creation,desruction,heaven
The cyclic Creation and destruction of the universe in philosophical and mythological terms as described in the Vedas and Puranas.
• hindu • philosophy • god • creation • philosophy
The cyclic Creation and destruction of the universe in philosophical and mythological terms as described in the Vedas and Puranas.
• hindu • philosophy • god • creation • philosophy
FAQs: many gods and idol worship
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
• hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
• hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
Kamakhya
The places where the parts of Sati's body fell came to be revered as places of worship of Shakti. One of the most popular of such pilgrimage centres is the temple of Kamakhya, where Sati's genital organs fell. There are numerous legends and rituals associated with this goddess.
• sati • daksha • shiva • rudra tandava • vishnu
The places where the parts of Sati's body fell came to be revered as places of worship of Shakti. One of the most popular of such pilgrimage centres is the temple of Kamakhya, where Sati's genital organs fell. There are numerous legends and rituals associated with this goddess.
• sati • daksha • shiva • rudra tandava • vishnu
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
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
Matsya Avatar - The Fish Incarnation
The Fish Incarnation is the first incarnation of Vishnu in which he retrieves the Vedas from the demon Hayagriva and also saves the pious king Satyavrata from the deluge so that life and religion can be preserved for the next cycle.
• matsya avatar • fish incarnation • vishnu • manu • satyavrata
The Fish Incarnation is the first incarnation of Vishnu in which he retrieves the Vedas from the demon Hayagriva and also saves the pious king Satyavrata from the deluge so that life and religion can be preserved for the next cycle.
• matsya avatar • fish incarnation • vishnu • manu • satyavrata
Mohini Avatar
Apart from the ten main incarnations of Vishnu, known as dash avatar, there have been other times when he has appeared on earth in some form to solve a specific problem. One of the better-known occasions is when he transformed himself into the female enchantress, Mohini. She gave the nectar of immortality to the demi-gods, destroyed the demon Bhasmasur, and gave birth to a child who is worshipped as a God in his own right.
• avatars • incarnations • vishnu • dash avatar • mohini
Apart from the ten main incarnations of Vishnu, known as dash avatar, there have been other times when he has appeared on earth in some form to solve a specific problem. One of the better-known occasions is when he transformed himself into the female enchantress, Mohini. She gave the nectar of immortality to the demi-gods, destroyed the demon Bhasmasur, and gave birth to a child who is worshipped as a God in his own right.
• avatars • incarnations • vishnu • dash avatar • mohini
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
Rama Navami: The Birthday of Rama
The beautiful hymn written by Tulsidas Goswami has become extremely popular. But it points to issues from Hinduism that we seem to have forgotten in our devotional fervor
• rama navami • rama • incarnation • vishnu • hindu calendar
The beautiful hymn written by Tulsidas Goswami has become extremely popular. But it points to issues from Hinduism that we seem to have forgotten in our devotional fervor
• rama navami • rama • incarnation • vishnu • hindu calendar
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
Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
• brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
• brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
The Ascension of Dhruv
After a long life in which the only blot was a war with the Yakshas, Dhruv ascends to heaven and becomes the Pole Star.
• dhruv • bhrami • prajapati sisumara • kalpa • vatsara
After a long life in which the only blot was a war with the Yakshas, Dhruv ascends to heaven and becomes the Pole Star.
• dhruv • bhrami • prajapati sisumara • kalpa • vatsara
The Dwadasa Jyotirlingas
Twelve temples dedicated to Shiva, the Jyotirlingas, are specially revered because it is believed that the spiritually enlightened can see the lingas as columns of fire.
• dwadasa • jyotirlingas • shiva • shiva purana • shatarudra samhita
Twelve temples dedicated to Shiva, the Jyotirlingas, are specially revered because it is believed that the spiritually enlightened can see the lingas as columns of fire.
• dwadasa • jyotirlingas • shiva • shiva purana • shatarudra samhita
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 Narada Purana
Narada advises Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumar and Sanatana on how to pray to Vishnu and achieve salvation.
• narada purana • nara • narayan • saraswati • jaya
Narada advises Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumar and Sanatana on how to pray to Vishnu and achieve salvation.
• narada purana • nara • narayan • saraswati • jaya
The Penance of Dhruv
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
• swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
The Prachetas
Seeking spiritual guidance at every step, the Prachetas marry Marisha, sire Daksha and finally attain salvation.
• prithu • prachetas • shiva • vishnu • garuda
Seeking spiritual guidance at every step, the Prachetas marry Marisha, sire Daksha and finally attain salvation.
• prithu • prachetas • shiva • vishnu • garuda
The Supreme Being in Hinduism
The perception of the Supreme Being in Hinduism has changed according to the nature of the enquiry and the needs of the society.
• supreme being • hinduism • vedas • upanishads • epic
The perception of the Supreme Being in Hinduism has changed according to the nature of the enquiry and the needs of the society.
• supreme being • hinduism • vedas • upanishads • epic