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
Manil Suri: does his work live up to the media hype?
Despie the media hype, and many fulsome reviews about his debut novel, Suri fails to impress as a writer.
media hype • star author • quotidian domesticty • clitched • trite
Despie the media hype, and many fulsome reviews about his debut novel, Suri fails to impress as a writer.
media hype • star author • quotidian domesticty • clitched • trite
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
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 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
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
Jay Vijay
Jay and Vijay were the gatekeepers of Vishnu who were cursed to spend three lives on earth. This article describes the lives and how they received their salvation.
jay • vijay • vishnu • lakshmi • sanakas
Jay and Vijay were the gatekeepers of Vishnu who were cursed to spend three lives on earth. This article describes the lives and how they received their salvation.
jay • vijay • vishnu • lakshmi • sanakas
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
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
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
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
Joyful Krishna
Geet Govind is divided into 24 parts with each part having a number of songs usually portraying a single emotion. The First Part is titled "Joyful Krishna".
geet govind • barbara stoller miller • ten avatars • vishnu • jayadeva
Geet Govind is divided into 24 parts with each part having a number of songs usually portraying a single emotion. The First Part is titled "Joyful Krishna".
geet govind • barbara stoller miller • ten avatars • vishnu • jayadeva
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
Norton Simon Museum's South Asian Art
The Norton Simon museum features prominent exhibits of Indian and Hindu art.
norton simon • museum • indian art • hindu art • pasadena
The Norton Simon museum features prominent exhibits of Indian and Hindu art.
norton simon • museum • indian art • hindu art • pasadena
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 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
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 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
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
Creation in Brahmavaivarta Purana
The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the
vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the
vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
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
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
Introduction to Hindu Mythology Review
This is a review of the online Suite University course Introduction to Hindu Mythology.
hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
This is a review of the online Suite University course Introduction to Hindu Mythology.
hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
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
The Genealogy of Akuti and Prasuti
The children of Akuti and Ruchi and Prasuti and Daksha populate the earth. They include Nara and Narayan and Sati.
swayambhav manu • shatrupa • devahuti • kardam • akuti
The children of Akuti and Ruchi and Prasuti and Daksha populate the earth. They include Nara and Narayan and Sati.
swayambhav manu • shatrupa • devahuti • kardam • akuti
The Puranas and the Trinity
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
puranas • mahapuranas • trinity • brahma • vishnu
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
puranas • mahapuranas • trinity • brahma • vishnu
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
Diwali - Festival of lights
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
diwali deepavali laxmi puja
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
diwali deepavali laxmi puja
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
The Hindu Pantheon
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Itihasas and the Puranas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
The Vamana Purana
Vishnu narrates the Vamana Purana to Bali after vanquishing him. He tells the story of Bali's ancestor Andhak, who was consumed by power but later repented.
vamana • purana • incarnation • vishnu • bali
Vishnu narrates the Vamana Purana to Bali after vanquishing him. He tells the story of Bali's ancestor Andhak, who was consumed by power but later repented.
vamana • purana • incarnation • vishnu • bali
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
The Yajur and Sama Vedas
The Riga Veda is sublime and spiritual, whereas the Yajur and Sama Vedas and the Brahmanas of all four Vedas are ritualistic and mundane.
yajur • sama • riga • vedas • brahmanas
The Riga Veda is sublime and spiritual, whereas the Yajur and Sama Vedas and the Brahmanas of all four Vedas are ritualistic and mundane.
yajur • sama • riga • vedas • brahmanas
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
Tulasi - I
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
vrisadhvaja • shiva • surya • hamsadhvaja • dharmadhvaja
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
vrisadhvaja • shiva • surya • hamsadhvaja • dharmadhvaja
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