The Vedic Gods
Read about the earliest gods, known as the devas or the Vedic gods, associated with various natural phenomena.
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The Vedic Sacrifice
The ritual of sacrifice was central to the religion of the Vedic times. At its core was the belief the gods required to be propitiated with offerings. These were to be given as prescribed in the ancient Vedic sacred texts. Once this was done, then the gods would reward the patron or the organiser […]
Lakshmi and Uchhaisravas
According to legends, Lakshmi emerged from the cosmic ocean during the Samudra Manthan done by the Devas and Asuras to obtain Amrit. Similarly, a pure white, seven-headed horse called Uchhaisravas also emerged from the ocean at the same time. Since both Lakshmi and Ucchaisravas were “born” from the Kshirsagar, they are considered siblings.
Child Prodigies in Indian Mythology
Indian mythology contains tales of children with minds and hearts that were well beyond their ages. Read more about these prodigies and their fascinating feats that surprised everyone around them.
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.
Gandaberunda
Gandaberunda, the two-headed bird of unimaginable strength, sits majestically as the official emblem of the Government of Karnataka.
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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?
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Dasharatha
Dasharatha, the prince of Ayodhya, was out hunting when he heard the sound of an elephant drinking water. Aiming his bow, the prince shot in the direction of the sound. Tragically, the arrow killed a youth who was filling water in a pitcher for his old and blind parents. The anguished father cursed Dasharatha that one day he would die grieving for his son. Dasharatha's son was the valiant and unparalleled, Rama.
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