Vishnu Purana and Bhagavatam mention Narakasura or Naraka as the asura son of the earth goddess Bhudevi (Bhumi) and Varaha (third avatar of Vishnu). He established the kingdom of Pragjyotisha (modern Assam) after overthrowing the last of … Read more
Vedas have described that Gods reside at north direction and one day for them is equivalent to one year for humans. This was based on idea that north pole has six months of sunlight and six months … Read more
Indra is the leader or King of the Devas or gods and the lord of Svargaloka or heaven according to vedas. He is also known as Śakra (mighty one) in the Rigveda and is the god of … Read more
Ramayana describes about 4 teams of Vanaras(humans with tails who wander in forest) going in 4 different directions to find King Rama’s kidnapped wife Seetha. Vanara king Sugreeva describes to team that travelled towards east, that first … Read more
Time division in Ancient India was measured to the least possible fraction of a second. The smallest measurable unit of time is Paramanu. Time calculation and divisions (as described in Manu Smriti and Vedas) in Ancient India … Read more
Vedas say that before the creation of the universe Lord Vishnu was sleeping in the ocean of all causes. His bed is a giant serpent with thousands of cobra like hoods. While Vishnu is asleep, a lotus … Read more