D for Dushala – the One and Only Unfortunate Kuru Daughter
Dushala’s Husband is Held Captive Arjuna held Jayadratha, the King of Sindhu’s, neck, ready to squeeze his life breath. Bhima, who was
C for Cala – An Avatar of Goddess Lakshmi – A Curse Turned Into an Opportunity
Lakshmi is Distracted “How about those mangroves? Don’t you think we should do something about them?” Vishnu asked Laksmi. “Hmm.” “What hmm?
B for Balandhara – the Beautiful Princess of Kashi – Bhima’s Third Wife
Bhima Meets Balandhara Bhima’s eyes followed her graceful yet determined moves. She and her opponent, a tall, powerful man with rippling muscles,
A for Adrika – the Impetuous Apsara – Mother of Satyavati
Adrika’s Love for Water I loved the water, especially rivers. I played in them whenever I had the chance. Coming down to
Kanha Becomes Keshava – Destroyer of Keshi – the Horse Demon
Keshi Hurtles Into Vrindavan Keshi looked terrifyingly formidable. His horse-form was humongous. His gallop raised so much dust that it was impossible
Aristasura – the Bull Demon
Aristasura and Kamsa Aristasura stood in front of Kamsa, his head down, lost in his thoughts, quite oblivious to the confused ramblings
Book Review – Salini Vineeth – The Tree, the Well and the Drag Queen
Delving into Salini Vineeth’s The Three, the Well and the Drag Queen was like falling headlong into a veritable Carrolesque rabbit hole,
Circe – by Madeline Miller – One That Rekindles Love for Greek Myth
I was late to the reading party of Circe by Madeline Miller, largely because of great fears – that it might not
Aghasura – the Serpent-Python Demon
Aghasura and Kamsa The death of Vatsasura deeply traumatised Aghasura. He was devastated by it, especially since his sister, Putana, was already
Bakasura – the Crane Demon Who Was Previously Utkala
Jajali Muni and Utkala The sound of water splashing repeatedly disturbed Sage Jajali Muni’s penance. He opened his eyes to find a
