God Stories

INTRODUCTION :Madhurakavi Alvar (3224 BC) is one of the twelve alvars  of South India. He was the disciple of Nammalvar. Through his devotional works, he has spread the importance of Vaishnavism among the people. The songs of Mathurakavi alvar are chanted during festive occasions in most of the Vishnu temples in South India. LIFE :Madhurakavi alvar was born in a Brahmin family, in Thirukolur, Tamilnadu.  He is believed to be the incarnation of lord garuda(Divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu). Madhurakavi alvar was well-versed in vedas, and composed poems in praise..

INTRODUCTION : Surya  is the sun god, and he is called by various names such as  Aditya,  Bhanu,Ravi, and Marthanda. He was the son of Kashyapa and Aditi. IMPORTANCE :Surya has been worshipped since ancient periods. His worship is mentioned in vedas, uphanishads,puranas and also in other ancient texts. His worship is mainly found in northern parts of India in states such as Gujarat, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha. Major festivals related to Lord Surya include Makar Sankranti,  Ratha Sapthami and Kumbh Mela. Surya is residing at..

INTRODUCTION :Varuna is a Hindu deity related with the seas. He is found in the Vedic literature of Hinduism. He is the god of sea and rain. He is under the control of Lord Indra. He receives the instructions given by Lord Indra, and will do according to his favour. In the Hindu Puranas, Varuna is the god of oceans,and his vehicle is a Makara(Sea creature),  and his weapon is a rope loop. He is regarded as the guardian deity of the western direction. He is also regarded as the father of the great sage Vasishta. IMPORTANCE :..

INTRODUCTION :Kubera is the Lord of Wealth and the king of Yakshas as per Hinduism. He is the son of Vishrava and Illavida. His wife name is Bhadra. And his children are Nalakuvara and Manibhadra. He is regarded as  the protector of the entire world. IMPORTANCE :Kubera was known to be as one of the powerful god as per Puranas. Previously he was the ruler of Lanka, and afterwards when he was defeated by Ravana in treta Yuga, he left Lanka and settled in Alakapuri and he is the king of that region. Kubera was praised in the Buddhism and Jainism texts. K..

INTRODUCTION :Indra  is a Vedic deity in Hinduism,   and the king of the heaven. He is the son of Kashyapa and Aditi. He was mentioned in Rig veda, and described him as a most efficient warrior, and a learned scholar who contains valuable powers, and having the capacity to fight with asuras. He is guided by his guru “BRAHASPATI”. IMPORTANCE: His wife’s name was Indrani. He rides an elephant called Iravatha, and having son and daughter, called as Jayantha and Jayanthi. He is the god of the heavens and rains.  He has got a great name in killing V..

INTRODUCTION :  Yama or Yama Dharma raja is the god of death. He is the son of Surya and Saranyu. His sisters are Yamuna, tapti and Bhadra, and his brother is Lord Shani Dev. By the divine grace of Lord Shiva, he became the ruler of the departed souls, and is called as the "Lord of the Pitrus". IMPORTANCE :Lord Yamadev who was also called as dharma raja or dharma prabhu will take our souls to his place, and do his justice as per our Karmic deeds, and it is believed that persons who has done good karma will be sent to heaven, and persons who has done ba..

INTRODUCTION :Chandra   is one of the nine planets in Hinduism. He was also called as Soma and Indu. He was the son of Atri and Anusuya. Chandra literally means the "Moon". Chandra is described as a beautiful person. According to Hindu mythology, Chandra is the father of Budha (planet Mercury). Chandra is the basis of Somvaar,that is Monday as per the Hindu calendar. In Hindu mythology, there are numerous stories associating with Lord Chandra. From the union of Chandra and Tara, Lord Budha (planet Mercury) was born. Lord Chandra married Dak..

INTRODUCTION : Kulasekhara Alvar was one among the twelve alvars. He was a great saint and a famous poet from south India. According to hindu tradition, it is believed that he was born during 3075 BC. But some scholars claim that he was born during 9th century AD. Kulasekhara Alvar has written  famous poems in praise of Lord Vishnu such as Perumal Tirumozhi  and Mukundamala. LIFE :Kulashekhara Alvar was a Chera king. It is believed, that he was born on the banks of Periyar River. His entire family was devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu. According to a..

INTRODUCTION: Arjuna was a main character in Mahabharatha. He was the son of Kunti Devi and Lord Indra. He occupied a main place in winning the battle in Kurukshetra war with Kauravas. He was born in dwapara yuga. IMPORTANCE: Arjuna was a very brave and bold warrior. He was the friend of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna narrated the Bhagavat Gita to him, during the Kurukshetra war. In his previous birth he was the great rishi named as ”NARA” who undertook severe penance with another rishi called as “NARAYANA”. The rishi “NARAYANA” in his next birth took the avatar as Lord Krishna. Lord Kris..

INTRODUCTION: Vibhishana was the brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka as per Ramayana. Vibhishana was the youngest son of Kaikesi and Sage Vishrava. IMPORTANCEEven though he was a Rakshasa, Vibhishana was of a noble character and advised Ravana, to return sita to her husband Rama. When Ravana did not listen to his advice, Vibhishana left Ravana and joined in Rama's army. Later, when Rama defeated Ravana, Rama crowned Vibhishana as the king of Lanka and he returned to Ayodhya.Vibhishana had a  pure mind and a pure heart. From his childhood, he was  m..