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...
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...
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)
Dialogue between Narada and Daksha’s sons Haryashvas
Who are Haryashva (हर्यश्व) ?
Haryashva (हर्यश्व) refers to the sons of Daksha and his wife Asikni.
Who was Pururava, the first Chandravanshi King ?
Birth of Budha
Once Chandra (चन्द्रमा) visited the house of Brihaspati (बृहस्पति) the Guru...
How Mahishasura was born ?
Birth of Mahishasura (महिषासुर)
Regarding the birth of Mahishasura, there seems two different versions.
Srimad...
What is the relation between Brahma & Saraswati ?
Birth of Goddess Saraswati
Goddess Saraswati is daughter of Brahma. Goddess Saraswati was born from the body of Brahma...
What are the different avatara of Lord Vishnu ?
Dashavatara (दशावतार)
Dashavatara refers to the ten primary avataras of Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation. Vishnu is said...
Another name for Rishi Maitreya
Kausarava (कौषारव)
कौषारव = ( कुषारु+अण् ) means son of Kushru (कुषारु) or Maitreya (मैत्रेय)