Mentioned in Hindu scriptures and texts, Ashta siddhi is the eight divine knowledge that gives one complete power over each and everything. According to Hindu mythology, the person who has mastered all 8 siddhis is Lord Hanuman. According to Hanuman Chalisa who not only possesses this Ashta Sidhi but also can bestow this sidhi to […]
Sharing old mythological stories with your children and anyone around you always brings peace to your mind and soul. Here is a story of Kashmir and how it was formed. In this, a demon resided in Satisar lake. The people of Kashmir were very upset with him so they went to saint Kashyapa who Penanced […]
Aryabhata was a classical mathematician and astronomer of ancient times. He flourished in his work during the Gupta era and introduced many mathematical and astronomical theories. One of those was the theory of the revolution of Earth around the Sun from West to east. According to him turns due west at the equator, constantly pushed […]
It was not Benjamin Franklin but Rishi Agastya has gifted the world the basic method of generating electricity. He composed a book called ‘Agastya Samhita’ where he described the basic working of batteries using natural resources. He is a noted recluse and an influential scholar in diverse languages of the Indian subcontinent and was known […]
Devoting all her love, care, and hard work to the family. She is the thread that keeps all the beads aligned. The one whom we search to keep our head on her lap when we feel low. The lady of our house, our mothers. Happy mother’s day to all
Our Indian history is full of glory. The Cholas, Chaulakyas, Ahoms, Pallavas, Rashtrakutra, and Rajputanas have such a great history with all great achievements of lands and prosperity during their ruling time but our history books are all filled with praising of Mughals. Outside Tamil Nadu School Textbooks, Mostly Indian history textbooks are prepared by […]
Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park at Chadayamangalam in the Kollam district of Kerala. The park is located near the town of Chadayamangalam (Jatayumangalam), which was named after Jatayu a demi-god in Ramayana with a form of a vulture. According to the epic, Ravana was attempting to abduct Sita in Lanka when […]
Devoted to Hanuman the biggest devotee of Lord Ram. Anjaneyadri is a hill named after Hanuman’s mother Devi Anjani. The Anjaneyadri hill in Hampi lies in the centre of the Anegondi area, Karnataka state, India. With 575 stairs this highly situated temple has a small temple of Hanuman on the top with small statues of […]
This letter has been preserved in the northern part of Varahswamy temple under s pedestal of Varahswamy. This is a letter written by Venkateshwar Swami to Kuber asking for 1.4 million Ramamudra coins as a loan for his marriage. Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma were the witnesses. The condition for it was to stop Vishnu […]
The Valmiki is known as the literary genius of the Indian Enlightenment period. Consisting of 24000 verses, 500 subdivisions, and 7 kaands, Ramayana is full of life lessons. Almost a quarter of Mahabharata, this is an epic of all time. People still read and sing the Ramayana with the same energy and rhythm. This story […]
Karna is one of the most famous characters in the epic mythological story Mahabharata. Known as Kunti Putra and Surya Putra, he was an amazing example of a good sibling, son, and friend. He didn’t betray his friends even when they were wrong, he kept his word for his mother Kumti and also didn’t kill […]
Though the history of Indian mythology is believed to be on many mythical beliefs it is also filled with one of the most logical and scientific beliefs. Taking of bath after the funeral is one such example. After taking a bath the risk of catching diseases is reduced. This ritual somewhere taught us about the […]