Dialogue between Narada and Daksha’s sons Haryashvas
Who are Haryashva (हर्यश्व) ?
Haryashva (हर्यश्व) refers to the sons of Daksha and his wife Asikni.
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)
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 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...
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 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...
Why Shiva is called Pashupati ?
Why Shiva is called Pashupati (पशुपतिः) ?
As mentioned in Mahabharata, Drona Parva chapter 202 verse 123 , this...
Another name for Rishi Maitreya
Kausarava (कौषारव)
कौषारव = ( कुषारु+अण् ) means son of Kushru (कुषारु) or Maitreya (मैत्रेय)
Who were Jaya & Vijaya ?
Jaya & Vijaya - Gatekeeper of Lord Vishnu
Jaya & Vijaya were two gatekeepers at Vishnu Loka, who...
How Mahishasura was born ?
Birth of Mahishasura (महिषासुर)
Regarding the birth of Mahishasura, there seems two different versions.
Srimad...