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Viradha and the Forgotten Abduction of Sita in Cambodia

In the Valmiki Ramayana, the encounter with Viradha was one of the earliest and most meaningful episodes in the Aranyakanda,…

The Mahabharata does not arrive at its climax with triumphant heroism or righteous celebration. It reaches its end through exhaustion,…

Once, as Arjuna and Shri Krishna were moving through the forest with their companions, Agni, the god of fire, appeared…

In the bustling lanes of Budhwar Peth, Pune—where the air trembles with the sounds of honking traffic, murmured prayers, and…

Inscriptions: The Silent Storytellers of Indian Temples When we walk near ancient Indian temples, the stone inscriptions carved on their…

यो जरत्कारुणा जातो जरत्कारी महायशाः ।आस्तीकः सर्पसत्रे वः पन्नगान् योऽभ्यरक्षत ।तं स्मरन्तं महाभागा न मां हिंसितुमर्हथ ।। “He who was…

Discover the legend of Sadashiva, and its relation with the tale of brothers Sunda and Upasunda, and the role of Tilottama in their downfall.

A mythical tale of a giant elephant, a colossal tortoise, and a divine Garuda. Discover how Garuda’s actions shape the fate of these creatures.

Learn about Varuna, the Vedic god of water and justice, who enforces cosmic order and plays a key role in ancient Vedic texts.