Quick facts Role / Nature Malevolent flesh-eating beings tied to darkness, fear and death. Family Born of sage Kashyapa and Krodhavasa (a daughter of Daksha personifying wrath). Traits Flesh-eating, shape-shifting, and spreaders of disease and insanity. Connection Part of Shiva’s Ganas, alongside Bhutas and Rakshasas. Appears in The Garuda Purana, Mahabharata and Atharva Veda. पिशाच … Read more

पाण्डव The Pandavas – Heroes of the Mahabharata – The Great Epic The Pandavas are the five sons of Pandu, a king of the Kuru dynasty, and are central to the epic of the Mahabharata. Their lives are interwoven with divine interventions, familial conflicts, and moral dilemmas, making them timeless figures in Hindu mythology. Each … Read more

नागा The Nagas – The Serpent Race of Hindu Mythology The Nagas, or the serpent race, hold a prominent place in Hindu mythology and are deeply intertwined with the cosmic narrative of creation, preservation, and destruction. They are the offspring of Sage Kashyapa, a revered Prajapati – The Creators (progenitor), and Kadru, one of the … Read more

शुक्र Shukra – The Preceptor of the Asuras Shukra, also known as Shukracharya, is a revered figure in Hindu mythology, known for his immense knowledge of the Vedas, his mastery of astronomy, and his role as the preceptor of the Asuras (demons). As the son of Sage Bhrigu and Ushana, the daughter of Hiranyakashipu, Shukra … Read more

शूर्पणखा Shurpanakha – The Catalyst of the Ramayana – Epic of Hinduism Shurpanakha, a key figure in the Ramayana, is both a tragic character and a pivotal agent in the epic’s unfolding events. Her actions, driven by passion, humiliation, and vengeance, set into motion the chain of events that culminated in the epic battle between … Read more

स्कन्द The Story and Legacy of Skanda Skanda, also known as Kartikeya, Murugan, Subrahmanya, Shanmuka, and Guha, is the son of Shiva and Parvati – The Consort of Shiva and one of the most revered deities in Hindu mythology. His story is deeply intertwined with cosmic battles, divine intervention, and his role as the commander … Read more

सुबाहु Subahu, an Asura and kinsman of Ravana, the King of Lanka, was notorious for his disruptive activities aimed at sabotaging sacred rituals. Alongside his brother Maricha – Demon Slain by Rama, Subahu would desecrate the sacrificial rites of sages, particularly targeting the sacrificial fire of Sage Vishwamitra – The King Who Became a Great … Read more

सुग्रीव Sugreeva, the younger brother of Vali, was a key figure in the Ramayana – Epic of Hinduism, playing a significant role in aiding Rama in his quest to rescue Sita. Born into the monkey kingdom of Kishkindha, Sugreeva was initially a loyal brother to Vali, who ruled the Vanaras (monkey race) with great strength … Read more

सूर्य Among the many names of Surya is Martanda, a Vedic form associated with the eighth son of Aditi. Martanda was initially rejected by his mother for being lifeless, yet later restored as Surya, symbolizing rebirth and the persistence of cosmic order. Surya, the Sun God, occupies a central place in Hindu mythology and cosmology. … Read more

शकुन्तला Shakuntala, the daughter of the celestial Apsara Menaka and the great sage Vishwamitra – The King Who Became a Great Sage, is a central figure in Hindu mythology. Her story of love, separation, and reunion with King Dushyanta forms one of the most poignant tales in the Mahabharata – The Great Epic and is … Read more