The End of Krishna Avatar
The End of the Kurukshetra War The agonizing despair-laden wails of newly widowed women and orphaned children covered the battlefield at Kurukshetra
Puru’s Youthful Sacrifice for His Father
Puru stared unseeing into the horizon as the setting sun swathed the entire landscape in its resplendent radiance. The young prince was
The Blindfolded Lady
A blindfolded lady was walking down a dark alleyway, On her way to meet someone important. Suddenly, the agonized screams of a
Shikhandi – Bhishma’s Death Knell
The Day of the Swayamvar “I feel a strange sense of foreboding, my lord,” said the Queen of Kashi to her husband,
Palani – Where Muruga’s Ire Was Soothed
Skanda Travels Around the World – the Trigger for Palani’s Tale Skanda enjoyed the journey, circumambulating the world, on his smart, swift
Arjuna’s Preparation for Brihannala
Arjuna Enters Indra’s Court Indra watched Arjuna walk into his court; tall, muscular, handsome, confidence oozing out of his every pore. Indra,
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How Pramila Became Vatsasura and Found Redemption
Pramila, who came to be known as Vatsasura, knew he would be next. With Putana, Trinavarta, and Sakatasura gone, his turn would
Trinavarta – the Whirlwind Demon
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The Poison-Breasted Putana
Putana and Kamsa Putana hesitated, her hand on the knob, her eyes staring unseeing at the intricate carvings and etchings on the
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