The Damaru
The Damaru has been an essential part of Shiva's iconography. Read all about the legends, interpretations and folktales associated with this instrument.
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Why does Ganesha love Modak?
The jaggery stuffed sweet is an integral part of who Ganesh is, even resulting in the nickname ‘Modakpriya’, meaning the one who loves Modaks.
The Legends Behind Lakes Rakshastal and Manasarovar
The two enigmatic water bodies of Mount Kailasha, Lake Rakshastal and Lake Manasarovar, are always compared to each other because of their contrasting shapes and stories.Â
Unakoti Hill: The Lost Hill of Faces
The word ‘Unakoti’ means one less than a ‘koti’ or crore (ten million), which denotes the supposed number of these statutes that are scattered in Raghunandan hills.
The Sad Story of Pushan
Pushan is considered the deity of many things but is hardly worshipped today!
Kacha and DevayaniÂ
He came to the asuras to learn battle secrets, but fell in love with his guru's daughter.
The Many Legends Behind DussehraÂ
Read about the various legends associated with the festival of Dussehra.
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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