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The Story of stories – The birth of Kathasaritasagara – Part II

This is the continuation of Part I of the same story of how Kathasaritasagara was born.

The Story of stories – The birth of Kathasaritasagara – Part I

Kathasaritasagara is one of the oldest treasure trove of stories in Sanskrit Literature. What was the origin of Kathasaritasagara? A very interesting origin. Read on to find out…

Narumbunathan – The Lord of Tiruppudaimarudhur

This is the legend about Lord Shiva who is known by the name Narumbunathan at Tiruppudaimarudhur. How did he get this name? Read on to find out…

Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa!

This is not the story of Manikantan or Hariharaputran, but that of Ayyappan. Yes, he was different from Manikantan. Read to find about this historical figure

Maha Skanda Sashti II – Soora Samharam

This is Part II of the Legend of Maha Skanda Sashti detailing the killing of the Asura Soorapadma by Lord Skanda. Please read Part I before proceeding to read Part II.

Maha Skanda Sashti I – The birth of Lord Skanda

Presenting the story of Soora Samharam by Lord Kartikeya. Story in two parts. Read along for Part I

Kacha and Devayani

This is a story which is recounted in the Mahabharata about a young lad Kacha , the son of Brihaspati who was the Guru of Devas. He went to learn a special skill from the Guru of the Asuras. Did he learn it or not? Read on to find out…

The Legend of Deepavali

This is the legend behind the celebration of Deepavali in the south of India. Read on to know the story…

Lingodbhava

Read the story of Lingodbhava (Shiva) here…

Laaye Sanjeevan Lakhan Jiyaye

This is the narration of the two instances from Ramayana where the mighty Hanuman uprooted a mountain from the Himalayas and brought it all the way to Lanka to save the life of his dear Rama and Lakshmana. Read on to find out more…

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