When the Asura Shumbha defeated all the Devas, they had no recourse but to approach the mighty Goddess Durga. Read on to know more about how Durga took on various forms to defeat Shumbha and his army.

Bana, an asura king who had received a boon from Lord Shiva, was confident that no warrior could defeat him in a battlefield. His illusion shattered when he was unable to match Krishna’s powers, even with Shiva by his side.

Trishanku, a king of Ikshvaku race, wished to ascend heaven in his mortal body. When his teacher, Sage Vasishtha refused to help him, he sought the assistance of his teacher’s rival, Sage Vishwamitra.

Nandi, the bull, is Shiva's vahana and one of his most loyal devotees. Read the story of how Nandi earned his place at Shiva's side.

Read all about the birth of Ayyappan, the child of Shiva and Vishnu, who was fated to slay the demoness Mahishi.

The Parijata tree was a celestial object that emerged during the churning of the ocean. Read the story of the fight between Krishna and Indra for its possession.

The disappearance of the precious Syamantaka jewel created trouble for Krishna himself. Here is the story of how Krishna found it and eventually cleared his name. 

Read three legends from Hindu mythology, which explain the origins of Holi, the festival of colours.