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...
Why Shiva is called Pashupati ?
Why Shiva is called Pashupati (पशुपतिः) ?
As mentioned in Mahabharata, Drona Parva chapter 202 verse 123 , this...
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...
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 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)
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...
What is Satyanarayana Katha and where from it is taken ?
Satyanarayan Puja
Satyanarayan Puja is a religious worship of the Hindu god Vishnu. Satya means “truth” and narayana means, “The...
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...
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...
Who were Jaya & Vijaya ?
Jaya & Vijaya - Gatekeeper of Lord Vishnu
Jaya & Vijaya were two gatekeepers at Vishnu Loka, who...