Hindu Mythology

Most Hindu deities are worshiped with their consorts alongside. This is based on the belief that the male-female duality is essential for the sustenance of the universe.

Nov 9, 2009 - Harsh Nevatia

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.

Jul 20, 2009 - Harsh Nevatia

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.

May 16, 2009 - Harsh Nevatia

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

Jun 20, 2007 - Harsh Nevatia

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

Jun 15, 2007 - Harsh Nevatia

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

Jun 1, 2007 - Harsh Nevatia

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.

Apr 19, 2007 - Harsh Nevatia

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.

Mar 27, 2007 - Harsh Nevatia

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.

Mar 14, 2007 - Harsh Nevatia

A colorful book describing the exploits of Hindu deities; their strengths and weaknesses; their likes and dislikes; and what endears them to us mortals.

Mar 1, 2007 - Harsh Nevatia

The cyclic Creation and destruction of the universe in philosophical and mythological terms as described in the Vedas and Puranas.

Dec 20, 2006 - Harsh Nevatia