Mythology

The Battle Of Bana And Krishna

The Battle Of Bana And Krishna

Bana, an asura king who had received a boon from Lord Shiva, was confident that no warrior could defeat him on a battlefield. His illusion shattered when he was unable...

The Battle Of Bana And Krishna

Bana, an asura king who had received a boon from Lord Shiva, was confident that no warrior could defeat him on a battlefield. His illusion shattered when he was unable...

The Forgotten Kauravas

The Forgotten Kauravas

When we think of The Mahabharata, we think of the Pandavas as its heroes. We follow their journey, from riches to rags to riches again, with bated breath.   But how well...

The Forgotten Kauravas

When we think of The Mahabharata, we think of the Pandavas as its heroes. We follow their journey, from riches to rags to riches again, with bated breath.   But how well...

Manorama

Manorama

The word Manorama finds mention in various Puranic texts. Here are some of the meanings: Illustration: S.G. Abhirami

Manorama

The word Manorama finds mention in various Puranic texts. Here are some of the meanings: Illustration: S.G. Abhirami

Krittika

Krittika

The word Krittika finds several mentions in the Puranas. Here are a few of them: Illustration: Tarangini Mukherjee

Krittika

The word Krittika finds several mentions in the Puranas. Here are a few of them: Illustration: Tarangini Mukherjee

Twins In The Mahabharata

Twins In The Mahabharata

The Mahabharata is essentially an epic tale of warring cousins. While the Kauravas and Pandavas were out to destroy each other, there are many examples of siblings who stood together through thick...

Twins In The Mahabharata

The Mahabharata is essentially an epic tale of warring cousins. While the Kauravas and Pandavas were out to destroy each other, there are many examples of siblings who stood together through thick...

When Durga Comes Home

When Durga Comes Home

Durga is the supreme source of energy and power in the universe. Called Ma or Mother Durga, she is the fierce protector of all who she gathers in her fold. Her strength is...

When Durga Comes Home

Durga is the supreme source of energy and power in the universe. Called Ma or Mother Durga, she is the fierce protector of all who she gathers in her fold. Her strength is...