Tag: Goddess

We have all heard of several aspects of Prakriti like Kali, Durga, Parvati, Yamuna, Ganga, Sakambhari et al. Each goddesses conveys a profound message through her swaroop and story. Through her incarnation as Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari, this goddess forces … Read more...

Satyasandha, a reputed king belongs to the Ikshavaku race. He has many sons and one very beautiful daughter. Since his daughter looks like a lotus-shaped ear ornament, he names her Karnotpala.

In time, Karnotpala blossoms into a lovely damsel. Satyasandha … Read more...

Devi Svaha: Wife of Agni Deva

After Brahma finishes his task of creation he feels satisfied when he sees the devas. They all live in Swarga, have bodies of light and seem blissful. But when the devas feel hungry, they … Read more...

We generally believe that Shitala Mata, an incarnation of Parvati rids us of pustule creating poxes, contagious diseases and evil spirits. But some say Shitala Mata protects her devotees’ sources of livelihood, helps women find good husbands and conceive healthy … Read more...

We celebrate Skanda Shashti on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha of Ashadh (Tamil month-Aippasi) in the Shiva and Subramanya temples of South India. Skanda destroys the armies of Simhamukha, Surapadman and Tarakasura on the sixth day of battle.… Read more...

Vrishadhvaja, an ardent devotee of Shiva worships no other God. Not even Lakshmi or Saraswati. So, Surya curses him saying that his wealth and prosperity will desert him. When Shiva hears this, He is furious and chases Surya with his … Read more...

Aruna, an asura has only one ambition. He wants to defeat Indra and the devas. So he comes out of Patala, climbs the Himalayas, sits on the banks of the Ganga and performs penance and chants the Gayatri mantra for … Read more...