Hindu Mythology
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Creation in the Bhagavata Purana
Having created the universe Brahma populates it with living beings that include plants, animals, humans and the immortals. more...
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 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...
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...
Two stories of creation of the universe from the Puranas are narrated. The Brahm manifests itself as Brahma, who then proceeds with the work of creation. more...
The Little Book of Hindu Deities
A colorful book describing the exploits of Hindu deities; their strengths and weaknesses; their likes and dislikes; and what endears them to us mortals. more...
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