Where it is mentioned that donation should be performed from hard and honest money...
Donations should be performed from honestly earned money
In Shiva Mahapurana, Uma-Samhita, chapter 14,...
Dialogue between Narada and Daksha’s sons Haryashvas
Who are Haryashva (हर्यश्व) ?
Haryashva (हर्यश्व) refers to the sons of Daksha and his wife Asikni.
How Mahishasura was born ?
Birth of Mahishasura (महिषासुर)
Regarding the birth of Mahishasura, there seems two different versions.
Srimad...
What was previous birth of Vritrasura ?
King Chitraketu - Previous birth of Vritrasura
It is mentioned in Bhagavata Purana- Sixth Skanda- chapter 14-17, when King Parikshit...
Who were Jaya & Vijaya ?
Jaya & Vijaya - Gatekeeper of Lord Vishnu
Jaya & Vijaya were two gatekeepers at Vishnu Loka, who...
Why Lord Shiva is worshipped in Linga form?
Lord Shiva is worshipped in Linga form
Once upon a time the Sanata kumara asked Nandikeshvara (नंदिकेश्वर) on the mountain...
What are twelve Jyotirlinga and which scripture are they mentioned?
Jyotirlinga (ज्योतिर्लिंग)
The twelve Jyotirlinga are mentioned in Shiva Purana - Shatarudra Samhita, chapter 42 (शिव पुराण -शतरुद्र संहिता, अध्याय 42)
Why did Daksha Prajapati curse Narada Muni ?
Daksha Prajapati curse to Narada Muni
When Prajapati Daksha decided to increase the earth population, so he...
Difference between Devi Bhagavatam and Devi Mahatmyam ?
Devi Bhagavatam (देवी भागवत)
Devi Bhagavatam is also called as Devi Bhagavata Mahapurana (देवी भागवतपुराण) is a Sanskrit text...
Story of Vasusena and Importance of donating food and water
Story of Vasusena
This story is mentioned in Skanda Purana, Nagar Khand, chapter 141 ( स्कन्दपुराणम्, नागरखण्डः, अध्यायः 141)