Mythology & Legends...

Mata Vaishno Devi Ji
As per the legend, during the period when the Goddess was busy in annihilating the Asuras, Her three main manifestations viz. Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati got together one day and pooled their collective Tejas or spiritual strength... More...

The Story of Pandit Sridhar
There are many legends associated with the Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, like the one about Lord Rama's encounter with Vaishnavi during the period of his exile in Tretayug and his subsequently directing her towards the holy abode in the mighty folds of Trikoot mountain... More...

The Story of Madhu & Kaithab
Two Asuras known as Madhu and Kaitabh were born out of ear wax. These Asuras Performed great penances for thousands of years. The Goddess, pleased with their devotion, appeared before them and granted them the boon that death would come to them only when they desired it... More...

The Story of Mahishasura
Mahishasura the demon was born as a union of Rambha and a she buffalo (Mahishi) and consequently was a half man and half buffalo. The mighty demon was rendered more powerful as a result of a boon from God Agni, according to which he could be killed by a woman only... More...

The Story of Vritrasura
With a sense of insecurity, fear in mind of Lord Indra and in a fit of rage, the king of the Inderlok (Paradise), killed the Vishwarupa. When Prajapati Tvashta, came to know of the incident, he became furious and performed a Yagya with the purpose of avenging the death of his dear son... More...

The Story of Indra's Penance
After Vritrasura had been killed all the saints and sages started feeling guilty of their dubious deed of having killed a Brahmin. Greatly disturbed by their deed they all left for the forest for meditation and peace... More...

The Story of Asura Hayagriva
Hayagriva, meaning one with the horse's neck, was the son of 'Kashyap Prajapati'. Through his great penance he had managed to obtain boon from the Goddess that he could only be killed by another "Hayagriva"... More...

The Story of Shumba & Nishumba
As per the known stories derived from the Shrimad Devi Bhagwat Puran, Shumbha and Nishumbha were the two Asura (evil forces) brothers who managed to obtain a boon from lord Brahma... More...

The War between Devas & Asuras
The Devas and Asuras were engaged in continuous war with each other with no signs of its abetting till a time came that the positions of Devas became strong and Asuras, threatened, had to flee and seek shelter with Shukracharya, the Guru of Asuras... More...