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When Bhima Challenged Hanuman, He Was Not Ready for This

In the vast storytelling tradition of Indian mythology, few encounters feel as symbolic as the meeting between Bhima and Hanuman. This episode, described in the Mahabharata tradition, is not just a tale of strength but also a carefully constructed moment of humility, where raw physical power meets divine wisdom. Bhima,…

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5 Times Krishna Used Strategy Instead of Morality

What if doing the “right thing” wasn’t always the wisest choice? In the chaos of the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna faced moments where simple morality fell short. War didn’t follow clean rules, and truth alone couldn’t secure victory. So Krishna chose something different strategy shaped by timing, intent, and consequence. These…

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8 Bada Mangal in 2026? The Rare Reason Revealed

What if a single month could quietly reshape the rhythm of devotion? In 2026, something rare unfolds not one, not four but eight Bada Mangal days. To some, it may look like just another calendar detail But for devotees, it carries a deeper meaning. Because when time itself stretches, it…

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What Hanuman Taught Bhima Will Change Your Life

What happens when unstoppable strength meets quiet wisdom? Bhima was known for his power fearless, unbreakable, and confident that nothing could stand in his way. But one day, his journey was stopped not by an enemy, but by an old, silent monkey resting on his path. That monkey was Hanuman.…

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7 Reasons Lord Krishna Is the Greatest Mind Strategist Ever

In the grand narrative of the Mahabharata, where warriors clashed with unmatched strength and destinies were shaped through war, there existed one figure who never relied on brute force, yet controlled everything that unfolded. Krishna did not need weapons to win battles, because his greatest weapon was something far more…

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Why Khatu Shyam Is Called The God of Kalyug

The Story of Barbarika and His Great Power In India, devotion often finds its way through stories that are simple yet deeply meaningful. One such story is of Khatu Shyam, who is loved and worshipped by millions. Devotees believe that he listens quickly and helps those who pray with a…

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Why People Perform Their Own Last Rites Here

In the sacred city of Gaya, where people come to perform rituals for their ancestors, there exists a temple that quietly challenges everything you believe about life and death. At the Mangala Gauri Temple, something unusual happens. Here, the living perform rituals meant for the dead. It sounds unsettling at…

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The Story Of Ghatotkacha, The Son Of A Pandava And A Rakshasi

The story of Ghatotkacha is one of the most powerful and emotional parts of the Mahabharata. He was the son of Bhima, one of the Pandavas, and Hidimbi, a Rakshasi of the forest. Because of this, he belonged to two very different worlds. He had the strength of a great…

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When History Meets Myth: 5 Shocking Truths About Pandavas

What if the Pandavas were not just heroes of a myth, but figures rooted in deeper reality and hidden truths? Their story in the Mahabharata is filled with courage, dharma, and war but beneath it lies secrets, moral dilemmas, and shocking realities that many ignore. From unusual births to complex…

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5 Ekadashi Vrats of Lord Vishnu That Can Completely Change Your Destiny

एकादश्यां उपोष्य विष्णुं भक्त्या पूजयते नरः। सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तो विष्णुलोकं स गच्छति॥ It is believed in the Vaishnava tradition that observing Ekadashi with sincerity purifies the mind and aligns the soul with Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi, the eleventh lunar day of every fortnight, holds a special place in Hindu dharma. The Padma Purana,…

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5 Temples Where the Mahabharata Still Feels Alive in India

The Mahabharata is not just an ancient epic. It is a living memory woven into India’s soil. Its characters were not imagined as distant mythological beings but as rulers, warriors, mothers, teachers, and devotees who walked across real landscapes. Over centuries, temples arose at places associated with these stories, preserving…

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The Panch Kedar Mystery: Why Shiva’s Body Emerged in Pieces After the Mahabharata War

शिवाय नमस्तुभ्यं शान्ताय करुणात्मने। नमो देवादिदेवाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय ते नमः॥ Salutations to Shiva, the embodiment of peace and compassion, the Lord of all worlds. After the devastating war of the Mahabharata, the victors were not celebrating. The Pandavas, despite reclaiming their kingdom, carried the unbearable weight of killing their own kin.…

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Why Is the Practice of Niyog Rarely Talked About in the Mahabharata?

Ancient Indian society followed many structured traditions rooted in dharma, duty, and social responsibility. One such regulated practice was Niyog, created to preserve family lineage during times of crisis. In the Mahabharata era, continuity of lineage was considered essential for social stability and spiritual order. Niyog was not based on…

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The Real Reason Hanuman Appears in Both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata

“यत्र यत्र रघुनाथकीर्तनं तत्र तत्र कृतमस्तकाञ्जलिम्।” Wherever righteousness is remembered, Hanuman is believed to be present. This verse is not poetic exaggeration. It quietly explains why Hanuman cannot be confined to a single epic, a single war, or a single generation. Most characters in Indian epics are born, rise, fulfill…

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Malayalam documentary ‘Melaprayanam’ focusses on chenda maestro Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan’s story

Vinu Vasudevan tells the story of chenda maestro Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan in his documentary Melaprayanam- the saga of a drummer

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Elephants set to depart after shoring up Mysuru Dasara

14 elephants from jungle camp, brought to Mysuru for Dasara, to be accorded ceremonial send-off. Underwent rigorous training, fed special diet to gain weight & strength. Abhimanyu gained 300kg, Bhima 500kg, Mahendra 305kg, Dhananjaya 240kg, Gopi 240kg, Kanjan 265kg & Vijaya 15kg. Mahouts given free ride to see city lights.…

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Weighing over five tonne, Abhimanyu is heaviest of Dasara elephants

The first batch of the nine Dasara elephants were weighed on Wednesday in the routine assessment in the run-up to the festivities to be held in October by which they are expected to gain weight.

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Vinayan on ‘Pathonpatham Noottandu’: Want youngsters to know that freedom is precious

Malayalam director Vinayan’s latest film is a celebration of the life of social reformer Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker

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Dasara jumbos to bid adieu to Mysuru on October 7

Elephant Lakshmi, that delivered a male calf on the palace premises while on training for the procession, will also return to its camp in Bandipur with the calf along with the 13 jumbos, including Abhimanyu who carried the 750-kg golden howdah in the Jamboo Savari

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Dasara jumbo squad: First-timers Bhima and Mahendra perform tasks with ease

Especially Bhima, the young tusker from Mattigodu camp, has been displaying amazing skills during we

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The ‘log book’ shows their commitment and strength

Each Dasara elephant has different traits and mannerisms, say officials

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