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.  

Kapila

The word Kapila has several references in the Puranas. Here are some of them: 1. A grandson of Brahma who was known to be a fierce sage. He is believed to be a form of Vishnu. It was Kapila who cursed the sons of Sagara to be burnt to ashes. His curse led to Bhagirath […]

Dharana

The word ‘Dharana’ finds many mentions in the Puranas. Some of them are: 1. Dharana is one of the eight raja yogas, a kind of meditation 2. Dharana was a king born in the family of Chandravatsa 3. A naga born in the family of Kashyapa was named Dharana 4. Dharana, also known as Karsapana, […]

Kunti – The Mother of the Pandavas and Karna

Read about the extraordinary life of Kunti, the wife of Pandu, the mother of Karna and the Pandavas and the paternal aunt of Krishna.

Vamana

The word Vamana has many references in the Puranic texts. Some of them are: 1. Vamana is the fifth incarnation in Vishnu’s Dashaavatar or ten incarnations. 2. Vamana is the name of one of the eight elephants that support the universe on their backs. 3. A holy place at the borders of Kurukshetra is called […]

Shakuntala, Dushyanta and the Birth of Bharata

Shakuntala married the king of Hastinapur, Dushyanta and gave birth to Bharata, a noble and courageous king, who was the ancestor of the Kuru clan. Read the article to know more.

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.

Soma

The word ‘Soma’ has many references in the Puranic texts, here are some of them – The juice extracted from the Soma creeper that is consumed by the Devas. The son of Atri and Anasuya, who is said to be an incarnation of Brahma. Another name for the Moon God, one of the eight Vasus.