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Krishna Avatar and Balaram Avatar :- Combining Both as thee Avatars of Balaram and Krishna occur simultaneously. The story of Balaram and Krishna forms part of possibly India's biggest epic, the Mahabharat. It is quite a long one, and I will be describing only the parts related to these 2...

Vamana Avatar :- Lord Vishnu's 5th Avatar, that of a Dwarf - Vamana. Lord Bali was a pious and generous Asure King, known for his grand Yagnas and gifts to Brahmanas thereafter. Incidentally, his grandfather, Prahalada, was the young devotee of Lord Vishnu during the Narasimha Avatar. As his...

Mathsya Avathar :- The first Avathar of Lord Vishnu was the Mathsya Avathar, where he takes the form of a fish Legend has it that when the evil asura king Hayagriva's tyrannies reached an unbearable limit, the Lord took the form of a small fish and entered the kundalam (water bowl) of the pious...

This thread is of the most famous legends of Hinduism - the Dasavathar of Lord Vishnu, the supreme God and the Preserver of this earth. The word "Dasavathar" means 10 Incarnations (Das - 10, Avathar - Incarnation). The 10 Avathars are as listed below: Mathsya Kurma Varaaha Narsimha Vamanaa...

Do you guys watch movies ? When was the last time you saw a movie where the evil won against good at the end? Probably never, right? Just like Hollywood Movies, Hindus are also firm believer of the fact that good will always triumph over evil. Why? Because of Karma. Lets discuss in the post we...

Lack of service On the one hand, authentic saints in the religion are immersed deeply in their contemplation of the Supreme, and on the other, sham godmen are busy exploiting the masses. The result is a lack of service to the poor. The religion needs a Mother Teresa, who can dedicate his or her...

How can gemstones actually heal? Along the years, professionals have told people to wear gemstones for healing intentions. For instance, those who suffer from claustrophobia or vertigo are advised to wear moonstones. But how do they work? According to the experts, gemstones have energies and...

What to eat? We eat what we like, but our bodies also resist what it does not like. But, our selection of our food depends on our personality traits and they in turn are defined by our zodiac signs. So, to make it simpler, we are going discuss about the healthy things that we can eat as per our...

Maharishi Valmiki is the author of the holy epic 'Ramayana,' which consists of nearly 24,000 verses. He is also believed to be the author of Yoga Vasistha, a scripture that explains on a range of philosophical issues. The Valmiki Ramayana is said to be dated variously from the period 500 BC to...

Was Duryodhana and Karna's friendship genuine or was their friendship being used by Duryodhana for his selfish reasons? Lets read an interesting story which describes the true friendship between Karna and Duryodhana. Once Duryodhana’s wife Bhanumati and his close friend Karna were playing a...

Dhaana or Donation is one of the major tradition in Hinduism which promotes universal welfare . It is a means of maintaining equality in society and also a selfless way to help your brethren. But,there are items that can be donated to the people who are in real need of donation as a remedy the...

Lord Murugan is associated with many ideal qualities like courage,determination, charm, beauty and knowledge. It is believed that Lord Murugan gifts his devotees also with these qualities. These are also characteristics that would seem to be assets for a husband. The following is a simple ritual...

Unity in a family is most essential for peace of mind and satisfaction. Any family that has wealth and education will still not have any happiness without the presence of understanding or unity in them. Lord Vishnu is known as the preserver , and this post comprises of a powerful Lord Vishnu...

There is a simple story told in folk tales that puts the concept of time into perspective for us. Once there was a conversation between Lord brahma and Sage Narada in the presence of Lord Vishnu. Sage narada asked brahma about the secrets of the universe. While explaining, Lord Brahma started...

Most of you would have seen the picture of lord Krishna as Arjuna’s charioteer. Here are the names of the 5 horses which pulled lord Krishna’s chariot. Kamagha Shybhya Sugreeva Meghapushpa Valahaka It is often interpreted by scholars that the 5 horses represent the five senses. It is said that...

Most of us know about the story that lead to the birth of Lord Krishna in a jail as the 8th son who was destined to kill King Kamsa. Here we have a look at the names of the 6 children born to mother devaki, who were murdered by kamsa. They are – Keerthimaan, Bhadrasena, Rijju...

Another commonly believed legend about the origin of Diwali/Deepavali is about the murder of Narakasura. Narakasura was the son of Mother Earth, who terrorized the world with his evil ways. He had captured more than 16,000 women and held them in his palace. Lord Krishna came to the rescue of...

Whenever the word devotion and devotee are mentioned, the name ‘Hanuman’ is one that comes to the mind of most Hindus. Lord Hanuman’s devotion for Lord Rama is legendary and unparalleled. It is said that the mere mention of Lord Rama’s name is enough to bring Lord Hanuman’s presence. It is also...

This is a simple folktale which shows the power of chanting Lord Rama's name. There was an ashram (hermitage) of a saint in the outskirts of a kingdom. The saint had only one disciple and used to practice vedic rituals daily. One day a farmer in the kingdom happened to kill one of his cows by...

According to scriptures in some regions of southern India, Lord Shiva is said to have six faces. There are two beliefs pertaining to the sixth face. One states that the sixth face is beyond comprehension of the human mind and is considered more like a direct representation of Brahman. The other...