Legends Behind Ganesha’s Tusk
Read some of the popular legends behind Ganesha’s broken tusk, their sources ranging from the Mahabharata to the Brahmanda Purana.Â
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Gandaberunda
Gandaberunda, the two-headed bird of unimaginable strength, sits majestically as the official emblem of the Government of Karnataka.
Parashurama’s curse on Karna
Karna lied to the great sage Parashurama only to gain knowledge but what happened when the teacher found out the truth?
How Yama Lost His Good Looks
The Vedas describe Yama as a cheerful and handsome deity, but the Puranas show him as a fearsome god riding a buffalo and carrying a mace and a noose.
The Lingam and The Yoni
The symbol of Shiva and Parvati are the lingam and the yoni, symbolise the life force of the universe.
Sukanya – The Dedicated Princess
Find out how Princess Sukanya remains loyal to her husband, shaming even the heavenly twins, the Ashwini Kumaras.
The Story of Jaya and Vijaya
Find out how the twin deities and gatekeepers of Vaikuntha were humbled by the Kumaras.
Comic of The Month
Krishna and Narakasura
Indra was at his wit’s end – the impertinent demon Narakasura had stolen his mother’s earrings! Lord Krishna, always helpful, agreed to confront the enemy. But seated on Garuda, his trusty eagle, and accompanied by the gentle Satyabhama, would Krishna be able to overcome Narakasura’s formidable defences? Would his gleaming discus ever find its mark? This is the story of why the first of four days of Diwali - the Festival of Lights is named after Naraka!
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