Mythology

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…

Ancient India / Hindu Scriptures

18 Names Of Hindu Puranas (With PDF Downloads)

Most of the present-day Hinduism is directly or indirectly based on the legends written in the Puranas. It is a vast collection of ancient literature (originally written in Sanskrit) covering a wide range of subjects, especially the stories of the various gods and deities in Hinduism. The Puranas were composed in the post-Mahabharata period. Because not all the sections of…

Gods & Dieties / Mythology

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,…

Gods & Dieties / Mythology

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…

Gods & Dieties / Mythology

How Lord Rama Died in Ramayana? Mysterious!

Lord Rama is the main character of one of the most popular epic poem of Hinduism -The Ramayana. He ruled the entire subcontinent of India for hundreds of years after his return to Ayodhya. During this time, his and his brothers’ sons ruled over other parts of India. It was the moment in history in which ancient India attained greatness….

Mythology / Popular Characters

The 7 Most Beautiful Women In Hindu Mythology

Hindu mythology is full of such female characters that are so impressive, beautiful, and charismatic that sometimes it goes to a point where we start to doubt their existence altogether. However, if we set our doubts aside, these extraordinary female characters from Indian mythology (mainly, the hindu scriptures) may simply challenge our perception of beauty. These gorgeous female characters not…

Mantra & Stotrams / Spirituality

Rama Ashtakam Stotram Lyrics In English With Meaning

Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the entire cosmic universe. All the avatars of Lord Vishnu, including Lord Rama thereby, were born to protect dharma (cosmic law and order) on earth. Rama Ashtakam is a stotram written by Sage Vyas in the praise of Lord Rama and his divine legends. It’s very soothing to…

Gods & Dieties / Mythology

Vishnu vs Shiva – Who Is More Powerful In Hindu Mythology?

Countless religions have come and gone since the beginning of human civilization, but Hinduism has always stood against time, making it the oldest religion in the world. Despite its antiquity, some questions never got solved. One such question is – Vishnu & Shiva are said to be the supreme gods in Hinduism. They are the holy part of the Trimurti…

Hinduism / Mythology

The 8 Stages Of How & When Kaliyuga Will End

There are several Hindu scriptures that are well known for the detailed predictions it provides about the yuga cycle of the Hindu calendar, especially how the kali yuga (4th and the last yuga of its cycle) would end in the future. From Bhagavata Purana, Bhavishya Purana, Skanda Purana, Kalki Purana to the actual remarks that Lord Krishna himself gave at…

Gods & Dieties / Mythology

3 Reasons Hindu Gods Have Multiple Heads & Arms

The main reason behind this phenomenon is that the ancient sages of India must be trying to show us the immense power and qualities of our deities, to whom we bow down and worship as the almighty.