In the Manvantara of Svayambhuva, Swarga has no king. So Vishnu incarnates as Yagna Deva, crowns him king of Swarga and says, “You will also be known as Indra, the Lord of Devas.” Yagna Deva marries Dakshina and is blessed … Read more...
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Sankashti Vrat Katha – Bhadrapad
The story of Vignaraja Mahaganapati
Yudhistra looks at Krishna with utter despair and says, “Can I ever regain the kingdom that I gambled away? How? What does destiny have in store for us? Can our kingdom ever be restored to … Read more...
Krishna Janmashtami Symbolism
On Janmashtami, Krishna gives us a glimpse of his Ananda swaroop through these symbols. This painting is drawn on a wall to the left of Krishna’s Palna on Janmashtami. It is removed on the auspicious occasion of Radhashtami which is … Read more...
Kalyanraiji Transforms Our Desires
KalyanRaiji: Swaroop
The swaroop of KalyanRaiji is tall and jet black. Both his feet are straight. He stands on a half-open lotus. He usually wears a tanio and a kirit/ paag/pagdi. His eyes remain downcast. KalyanRaiji’s Peethika is triangular at … Read more...
Sankashti Vrat Katha – Shravana
The story of Heramba Mahaganapati
A group of rishis approach lord Skanda Kumar one day and say, “We have seen the challenges that afflict mankind at close quarters. Kings are exiled from their kingdoms, people are ousted from their own … Read more...
Manasa, Jarat Karu & Astika
Manasa
In an age beyond Time, the earth is full of deadly serpents. So potent is the venom of these serpents that it can kill all the rishis of Bharatvarsha. The rishis are unable to perform their penance or conduct … Read more...
Sankashti Vrat Katha – Ashadha
The story of Gajanana
It is the Dwapara Yuga. King Mahijeet rules over his kingdom Mahishmati. Mahijeet is a noble, scholarly and devout person who treats his subjects like his own children. He lives in a palatial palace and enjoys … Read more...