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
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
Yudhisthira and Yaksha Prashna
The Preamble to Yaksha Prashna Yudhishthira was meditating in one corner of a sparse but tidy mud hut just big enough to
Markandeya – The Wise Immortal
“You will die on your 16th birthday, my dear son,” Marudvathi whispered, her voice trembling, as his father, Sage Mrkandu’s, silent tears
Samudra Manthan – The Churning of the Ocean
The Need for Samudra Manthan The Asuras were at the pinnacle of their power. The strong King Bali, with his massive asura
Shabari – the Healer and Devotee
Shabari – the Chieftain’s Daughter Shramana sat on the floor under the tiny window of her room. She hugged her knees, her
The Birth of Krishna – When Kamsa’s Worst Fears Came True
The Night of Krishna’s Birth Torrential rains, bolstered by incessant thunder and lightning, threatened to tear apart Mathura that dark, ferocious night.
