Mythology

Hindu mythology is a collection of myths found in historical books, scriptures, and other vedic literature, which contains an infinite number of epics, stories, poetry, and hymns.

Mythology / Other Facts

13 Animated Films On Indian Mythology – Ramayana & Mahabharata

After seeing the financial success of producing animated films beyond mainstream children’s genres, Indian production houses are now attempting to create full-length animated films, both 2D and 3D, based on popular Indian mythological stories, particularly the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana, and their characters. Here’s a list of high-quality animated films made on Indian mythology. Ramayana – Legend of Prince…

Mythology / Popular Characters

Makaradhwaja – Son Of Lord Hanuman In Ramayana

Lord Hanuman is one of the most popular gods in Hinduism. He was one of the Hindu gods who never got married and lived a celibate life. Despite being a god, Hanuman never claimed his godly status. Instead, he presented himself as the greatest devotee and a servant of Lord Rama. People know him best for his undefeatable strength and…

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Family of Lord Yama (Wife, Sons, Daughters) In Hinduism

Lord Yama (also known as Yamraj) is a popular god in Hinduism. He is best known as the god of death and the punisher of sinners, capturing and purifying the souls of all living being. He is the ruler of Naraka, the Hindu equivalent of hell. In the Hindu pantheon, Lord Yama is called by many names, such as Yamaraja,…

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Sunita – The Daughter Of Lord Yama In Hinduism

Not much is written about the daughter of Lord Yama (or, the hindu god of death). However, two puranas – Padma Purana and Bhagavata Purana mention her as the eldest daughter of Mrityu. Don’t be confused; Lord Yama is also sometimes addressed as mrityu (or, death) in serevel hindu texts. According to these puranas, Sunita (or, Sunitha) was the name…

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Father & Mother Of Lord Shiva – Who Gave Birth To Him

Lord Shiva is one of the most well-known hindu-gods in the world. People know him best as the god of ultimate destruction, however a few ancient scriptures mention him as the resurrector of the universe as well. He is among the three most prominent gods of Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva himself), also known as the Trimurti. Lord Shiva is…

Hinduism / Mythology / Spirituality

The Journey Of Soul After Death In Hinduism

Death is one of the mysteries that has been puzzling every human civilization since the inception. No one really knows what’s on the other side of death, or what happens to our soul once we die. Modern science also seems to be unable to find a clear definition of what souls are, what they are made of. Science demands evidence,…

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Complete List Of 14 Names Of Yamraj – Hinduism

Lord Yama is the Hindu god of death, dharma, and justice. He rules the yamaloka (also known as naraka) and is responsible for carrying the afterlife justice to one’s soul after death. He punishes the sinners and rewards those who have lived a righteous life. According to the Shiva Purana, he is mentioned as the first mortal who was later…

Mythology / Spirituality

Top 7 Signs Indicate Lord Shiva May Be With You

At first glance, Lord Shiva appears to be the ultimate god of destruction, whose rage no one wants to witness. It is not, however, Lord Shiva’s only quality; he is also revered as an epitome of benevolence and one of the easiest deities to please. As a result, he is often called Bholenath, which translates as “Lord of Innocence”. The…

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Top 5 Facts About Yamraj – The Hindu God Of Death

Lord Yama is the Hindu god of death, dharma, and justice. He rules the realm of hell, also known as Yamaloka. He has quite a big influence on the core believers in Hinduism. Throughout India, Lord Yama is widely recognised by other names as well, such as Yamraj, Kaladeva, and Dharmaraja. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Yama is in charge…

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Top 5 Indian Goddess With Many Arms

Goddess worship has long been an integral part of Hindu culture. Here, devotees think of them as the ultimate divine mother, who is responsible for both the creation of the universe, and its protection from the opposite side of evil forces. There are many goddesses who are shown with multiple heads and arms, to convey their strength and power. However,…

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The 6 Brothers Of Ravana In Ramayana

Ravana, one of the popular characters in the entire hindu mythology, is well-known as the most ferocious demon-king of all time. He is the main antagonist in the epic Ramayana. In Hindu society, people know him best as the abductor of Sita, who was the wife of Lord Rama and one of the most beautiful women of her day. Ravana…

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The 7 Sons Of Ravana – And Their Legends

Ravana is one of the most famous demons (aka, Asuras) in the entire Hindu Mythology. He is particularly popular as the ten-headed demon-king of the Lanka kingdom, which is the modern day Sri Lanka. People know him best as the undefeatable evil of the epic Ramayana. Who unlawfully abducted Devi Sita (the wife of Lord Rama), believing no one could…