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 you must read#3 The guard asked Agni what had happened. Agni explained haltingly about what happened. The guard’s eyes looked wildly as he looked panic-stricken. ‘We are doomed…’ He whispered softly. Indra looked sharply at the guard, ‘Explain yourself, my man. What happened?’ The Guard still looked terrified when he whispered, ‘It is the Asuras,Continue reading “10 Amazing Stories of Lord Vishnu“

        you must know #4 Hanuman The Selfless A pair of lovebirds, enjoying their natural freedom, was soaring the boundless skies. Fate however had scripted a cruel ending to their mating. A hunter’s arrow found its mark and the devoted female lost her male. She did not however escape from the scene but rather lingered on,Continue reading “10 Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman “

 you must read #2 ​​ Sage Durvasa wagged his fingers angrily, with his blood-red eyes. His forehead twitched and he raised his hands ominously, ‘You have to be taught a lesson. You have grown arrogant and disrespectful. I curse you that you and your Devas will all lose your power and your vigor. You willContinue reading “10 Amazing Stories of Lord Vishnu“

First of all I would like to thank Mr Arun Singha for nominating me for this wonderful chain of challenge, “Single Line Story Challenge”. I am truly honoured with the nomination. Mr Arun is a constant support for me. Everyone needs friends who uplift them. I am lucky to have supportive friends. I can’t thankContinue reading “Single Line Story Challenge”

        you must know #3 Rama and Lakshmana Confer with Sugriv, Hanuman and Others When Riksha died, in accordance with the law of the jungle, the monkeys fought each other for becoming the leader. Vali successfully killed or maimed every other contender to the throne and became the undisputed ruler of the monkey world.  As oneContinue reading “10 Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman “

Ram Navami or Rama Navami, one of the biggest and most auspicious Hindu festivals in India, is celebrated on the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. This year Ram Navami is on October14. Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Ram. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Ram was born on Ram Navami in Ayodhya on thisContinue reading “Ram Navami 2021 Date: Ram Navami Celebrations, History And Significance”

This year, instead of distributing prashad or calling kanya (girls) for puja at home, help the needy, in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival and today is the eighth day, known as Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami. This day is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri, where worshipping this avatar of GoddessContinue reading “Durga Ashtami 2021: When to End Fast, Timing For Kanya Pujan, Significance”

Devi Kalratri is regarded as one of the many destructive forms of Maa Shakti which includes Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Bhairavi, Mrityu, Rudrani, Chamunda, Chandi and Durga. On the 7th day or Saptami, Maa Kalratri or Kalaratri, also known as Kaalratri is prayed to. Devi Kalratri is regarded as one of the many destructive forms ofContinue reading “Navratri 2020: Worship Maa Kalratri on Day 7 — Singnificance, mantras, puja vidhi”

Today marks the 6th day of Navratri 2021: Katyayani Devi is worshipped on the sixth day on Navratri. Maa Katyayani symbolizes knowledge and courage. Devotees worship Katyayani Devi during Navratri for happiness and trouble-free life. Katyayani is the destroyer of evil. According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Durga assumed the form of Katyayani to destroy theContinue reading “Navratri 6th Day: Maa Katyayani Puja Mantra, Stotra And Aarti”

Today marks the 5th day of Navratri 2021 and Skandamata Devi is worshipped on this auspicious day of Navratri. Skandamata is the fifth avatar of Navdurga. Below is a list of the ‘mantras’, ‘stotras’, and ‘puja vidhi’ for Skandamata Devi. The colour of the fifth day of Navratri is royal blue. Speaking about Skandamata Devi,Continue reading “Navratri 2020 5th Day: Know all about Skandamata Devi ‘mantras, stotras, puja vidhi’”

Kushmanda Devi is known as Ashtabhuja as she has eight hands and rides a lioness. She holds the Kamandal, Dhanush, Bada and Kamal in the four right hands and Amrit Kalash, Jap Mala, Gada and Chakra in the left hands. According to scriptures, when Lord Vishnu started creating the universe, Kushmanda Devi smiled like aContinue reading “Navratri 2021 4th Day: Know About Kushmanda Devi Puja Vidhi, Stotras”

The auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri is underway and Thursday is the third day of the festivities. The day three of Durga Puja,  tritiya, is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta.  Adorned with the crescent moon on her head, Chandraghanta is the one who is responsible for the establishment of justice and dharma in the world. TheContinue reading “Navratri 2021: Worship Maa Chandraghanta on day 3 — Mantra, significance, puja vidhi”

Maa Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. She is depicted as walking bare feet, carrying a Japa Mala (rosary) in her right hand and a Kamandalu in her left hand respectively.  Her stance reflects utmost piety and devotion. Her meditative form signifies the austere penance undertaken by Sati and Parvati in theirContinue reading “Navratri 2021 Day 2: Worship Devi Brahmacharini for virtue and peace”

Shardiya Navratri is a Hindu festival which is celebrated from the first day of Shukla Paksha of the Ashvin month, according to the Hindu calendar. As per the Gregorian calendar, it usually falls during the month of September-October. It is a nine-day-long festival. The word Navratri translates to nine nights. Navratri is one of theContinue reading “Shardiya Navratri#1”

        you must know#2 Hanuman’s Education As he grew up, Hanuman sought to educate himself and for this purpose he chose Surya the sun god as his guru saying: “You see everything there is to see in the universe and you know everything there is to know. Please accept me as your pupil.” Surya hesitated. “IContinue reading “10 Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman “

We all know that Lord Vishnu married Goddess Lakshmi. Do you want to know the story of how they married? The story of their marriage starts with Indra – the Lord of the Devas. Now Indra was a very powerful God. He was the king of Heaven and the ruler of the other gods. However,Continue reading “10 Amazing Stories of Lord Vishnu you must read #1“

               you must know#1 Hanuman is known to be the embodiment of infinite power and strength. However, Hanuman has far more qualities and virtues, which play a major role in shaping his character. Valmiki’s Ramayana has detailed accounts of the stories that lead to the development of Hanuman, who is worshipped as the Lord with immenseContinue reading “10 Amazing Stories Of Lord Hanuman “

Kurma avatar According to religious texts, Lord Vishnu assisted in a sea churning with the incarnation of kurma (turtle). Kurma incarnation of Lord Vishnu is also called tachavav incarnation.  The story is as follows: Once Maharishi Durvas cursed King Indra of the gods and cursed them. When Indra went to Lord Vishnu, they asked toContinue reading “Lord Vishnu # 9”

Lord Hanuman Once Rejected Goddess Sita’s Gift:- After emerging victorious in the war with Ravana when Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita, they decided to reward their followers who stayed with them through thick and thin.  Sita took her own pearl necklace and presented it to Hanuman as a token of appreciation but Hanuman politelyContinue reading “10 Interesting Facts About Lord Hanuman That You Did Not Know # 9”

Fish Avatar of Vishnu According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took mice to protect the creation from the catastrophe. Here is the story of this: King of Satyagraha in the form of Virtual Raja Satyavrat was one day bathing in the river and giving Jalanjali. Suddenly a little fish came in his Anjali.  They threwContinue reading “Lord Vishnu#8”