How Mahishasura was born ?
Birth of Mahishasura (महिषासुर)
Regarding the birth of Mahishasura, there seems two different versions.
Srimad...
Story of Balarama and Demon Pralambasura
Balarama and Demon Pralambasura
Pralambasura (प्रलम्बासुर) is an asura killed by Balarama. Pralamba entered the cowherd group, disguised...
Why did Lord Vishnu need Rishi Dadhichi’s bones to kill Vritrasura?
Why did Lord Vishnu need Rishi Dadhichi's bones to kill Vritrasura?
It is been mentioned in Bhagvata Purana 6.9.44,...
What is the meaning of word ‘Apsara’? What are names of the Apsaras?
Apsara
Apsara (अप्सराः) in Indian mythology, are the celestial singers and dancers who along with the gandharvas or celestial...
Which demons were killed by Sri Krishna?
Demons killed by Sri Krishna
Putana (पूतना)
Putana was a demoness sent by Kamsa to...
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)
Story of Balarama And Demon Dhenukasura
Dhenukasura
Dhenuka (धेनुक) also known as Dhenukasura, is a donkey demon killed by Balarama, the elder brother of...
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...
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,...
Which Ratnas came out from Samudra Manthan ?
Samudra Manthan (समुद्रमन्थन)
Samudra Manthan (समुद्रमन्थन) or "churning of the ocean" is a major event which has happened after...