Durga’s Battle with Shumbha
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.
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The Battle of Bana and Krishna
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 and Vishwamitra
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 Meditative Bull
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.
Ayyappan – The Son of Shiva and Vishnu
Read all about the birth of Ayyappan, the child of Shiva and Vishnu, who was fated to slay the demoness Mahishi.
The Parijata Tree
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 Syamantaka Jewel
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.
3 Fascinating Legends Behind Holi
Read three legends from Hindu mythology, which explain the origins of Holi, the festival of colours.
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Tales of Durga
Goddess Durga is as widely worshipped as Vishnu and Shiva. She is the fierce form of Devi who, as Shakti, is considered the personification of universal energy. According to the Devi Bhagavata the Universe is but Her manifestation - and even Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva worship Her. Durga is worshipped in sixty-four forms as Ambika, Kali, Chamundi, Devi, Uma, etc. The worship of Durga is supposed to be more than 4,000 years old in India. The names of Uma and Parvati occur in the Taittiriya Aranyaka and the Kena Upanishad. Some Indologists are of the opinion that the figure seated on a lion in the coins of Azes I, the Shaka ruler (c. 5 B.C. to A.D. 30), represents Ambika or Durga. Durga is worshipped in one form or another in almost every Indian village. This Amar Chitra Katha is based on the Durga-Saptashati of the Markandeya Purana.
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