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Solar Eclipse And Hindu Mythology

A landmark solar eclipse will take place on July 22, 2009. It is the appropriate time to look at the most celebrated solar eclipse in Hindu mythology. more...

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni

Draupadi is always seen in the context of her husbands, Krishna and even Duryodhan. Divakaruni explores her possible relations with her father, brother and mother-in-law. more...

Creation in the Bhagavata Purana

Having created the universe Brahma populates it with living beings that include plants, animals, humans and the immortals. more...

The Incarnations of Vishnu

There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more. more...

Creation in Brahmavaivarta Purana

The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the more...

The Hindu Pantheon

The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon. more...

The Humbling of Indra

Indra in his arrogance wants to build the greatest city ever. He is humbled when he learns that he is just one in a long line of Indras. more...

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