Mahabharata, Vana Parva describes a demon named ‘Dhundhu’ who was killed by Ikshvaku king Kuvalayasva and his 21000 sons. This was actually a Volcano which was closed permanently by a king and his army. Dhundhu is described … Read more
Child Marriages did not exist in Ancient India and started only after Islamic Invasions happened. Vedas, Itihasas or Puranas do not mention any child marriage. All women in ancient times married after atleast attaining 16 years of … Read more
Valmiki Ramayana mentions a scene in Ayodhya Kanda, where Kaikeyi reveals about the boons that Dasaratha had given her earlier and also her wishes of coronating Bharatha instead of Rama and sending him to forest. Listening to … Read more
Deepavali or Diwali is celebrated on last day of Aswayuja month, which is a newmoon day (Amavasya). There are many events wrongly connected to this day in puranas and itihasas. One such event is return of Rama … Read more
Uttara Kanda, the 7th part of Ramayana is generally attributed to Maharshi Valmiki. Ramayana was originally composed as itihaasa in 6 kanda (parts). Bala Kanda of original ramayana describes Valmiki composing twenty four thousand verses and taught … Read more
Valmiki Ramayana describes highly skilled engineers, excavators, mechanics, carpenters, road-menders, wood-cutters, hollow-makers, men skilled in plastering and white washing, basket makers, tanners and skilled supervisors building Highway from Ayodhya to river Ganga. 2nd Chapter in Ramayana, Ayodhya … Read more