Category Archives: Mahabharata

05 Jun
Ancient Indian Literature, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Nakul & Sahadev – The Uncharted Twins

  Everyone talks about Yudhishthira’s righteousness, Bhima’s strength, Arjun’s valour, Draupadi’s honour, Duryodhana’s cruelty, Karna’s loyalty, Krishna’s supremacy whenever the topic of Mahabharata comes up. A lesser known fact was that Pandu’s wife was not only Kunti but also Madri who belonged to the Madra Kingdom whose brother was Shalya, the charioteer of Karna during […]

Posted on by Jyotsna A Leave a comment
Why is Radha worshiped with Lord Krishna instead of Rukmini
25 Sep
Hindu Gods, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Why is Radha Worshiped with Krishna instead of Rukmini?

In Hinduism, importance is given to one’s action, karma, dharma and its impact rather than on one’s identity. The Trinity – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are considered to be superior to the Devas like Indra, because the former have much bigger roles. In Shaktism, Shakti is considered to be superior to the Trinity because she […]

Posted on by Temple Purohit 1 Comment
How did Krishna Die? Krishna Death Story
03 Aug
Hindu Gods, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

How Did Krishna Die? Krishna’s Death Story and Demise of the Yadavas

After the Great War that nearly destroyed humankind and humanity alike, Kurukshetra was silent! The battle had come to an end and the war ground was strewn with bodies of royal and commoners alike. The Pandavas were not rejoicing their win and instead were devastated at the destruction that a single war had caused. Stunned […]

Posted on by Temple Purohit 1 Comment
vat savitri vrat katha savitri vrat puja vidhi
29 Nov
Festivals, Mahabharata

Vat Savitri Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi

Vat Savitri Vrat in North India and Sabitri Brata in Orissa is a fasting observed by married women for the well-being of their husbands and for a happy married life on Amavasya, the new moon day in the Bikram Sambat month of Jyestha. It is also known as Sabitri Uwaans in Western Odisha region or Savitri Amavasya. On this day, women performing the puja observe […]

Posted on by Temple Purohit Leave a comment
Bhishma Advices Yudhishtira on Overcoming Tragedies in Life - Mahabharata Story
20 Aug
Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Overcoming Tragedies in Life – Bhishma Pitamah’s Life Lesson to Yudhisthira

When Yudhisthira was crowned as a ruler after the great war of Mahabharata had finished, Yudhisthira lost interest in decision-making work of his empire. People would come to his courtyard with some problems but King Yudhisthira would keep on discussing and mourning the loss of so many people in the war. He would start talking to […]

Posted on by Temple Purohit Leave a comment
The Story of Karna Death Mahabharata - Karna and Arjun
09 Dec
Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

The Story of Karna’s Death in Mahabharata

KARNA is one of the most fascinating characters of Mahabharata, the longest Sanskrit epic written two millennium ago. Besides being an invincible warrior he was known for his generosity. Karna was the son of Kunti from the Sun God. The story is that Kunti, while still very young, had occasion to serve Rishi (sage) Durvasa. […]

Posted on by Temple Purohit Leave a comment
Bhima and Hanuman - A Story from Mahabharatha
05 Dec
Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Bhima and Lord Hanuman – A Story from Mahabharatha

After Yudhishtra had lost the game of dice, the five Pandavas and their wife Draupadi were exiled from their kingdom for twelve years by the Kauravas. Krishna understood that the Kauravas would never give the Pandavas their kingdom and that a war was coming. Krishna asked Arjuna to go to Kailash and worship Lord Shiva […]

Posted on by Temple Purohit Leave a comment
Maya the grand illusion - heart of hinduism
28 Nov
Mahabharata, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy

Maya, The Grand Illusion – Heart of Hinduism

In the great epic Mahabharata, when Duryodhana enters the hall of illusion (maya sabha), he loses his way, becomes confused and envious. Seeing his predicament when Draupadi, laughs at him, he becomes uncontrollably angry, feeling insulted, and vows to take revenge against the Pandava clan for their audacity to display their power and wealth to […]

Posted on by Temple Purohit Leave a comment