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 […]

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.  

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.

Read some of the popular legends behind Ganesha’s broken tusk, their sources ranging from the Mahabharata to the Brahmanda Purana. 

Gandaberunda, the two-headed bird of unimaginable strength, sits majestically as the official emblem of the Government of Karnataka.

The mighty snake carries the entire world on his hood, maintaining its balance!

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