Story of Nala-Damayanti
Nala Damayanti Story - Background
Nala-Damayanti story is mentioned in the Vana Parva (वन पर्व) under Nalopakhyana Parva (नलोपाख्यान पर्व)...
Why Indra is called Pakashasan and Purandar ?
Indra is called as Pakashasan (पाकशासन)
As mentioned in Vamana Puran - Chapter 71, Narada ask Rishi Pulastya (पुलस्त्य) why...
What is a Hindu Calendar and its months ?
Hindu Calendar - Panchang (पञ्चाङ्ग),
A Hindu calendar also called as Panchang, meaning having five parts (पञ्च +...
What are fourteen Manvantara and who is the assigned Manu ?
Manvantara
Manvantara (मन्वन्तर) means मनोरन्तरमस्मिन्निति ( time period of a Manu).
Fourteen Manvantara makes...
How were Rakshasa & Yaksha were born ? Who was the first Rakshasa ?
Rakshasa (राक्षस) & Yaksha (यक्ष)
As mentioned in Ramayana - Uttarakand - Chaturath Sarga ( चतुर्थ सर्ग )
What are the six school of Hindu philosophy ?
Six school of Hindu philosophy
Indian Philosophy or Hindu Philosophy is generally classified into six orthodox schools and...
How Lord Shiva got his bow Pinaka ?
How Lord Shiva got his bow called Pinaka (पिनाक) ?
There are many stories surrounding this claim. In Mahabharata...
What is the meaning of Krishna ?
Meaning of Krishna
Krishna name meaning is explained by Adi Shankara in the commentary of Vishnu Sahasranamam, where he...
Name of Lord Vishnu- Weapon, Conch, Crest, Horses
Name of Vishnu Conch and Crest
Vishnu conch ( विष्णु-शङ्खः) — panchjanya ( पाञ्चजन्य )
What is the source and meaning of “Om Tat Sat” ?
Om Tat Sat
Om Tat Sat (ओम् तत् सत् ) are the three names of Brahman or the...