In 'The Cave of Echoes', Wendy Doniger shows how the stories of mythology—whether of gods, sages, demons or humans—enable cultures to define themselves.

Tucked away in Uttarakhand’s Jaunsar-Bawar region, Lakhamandal Temple is a mystical gem linked to the Mahabharata. Believed ...

For centuries, the Mahabharata has been more than just a myth, it's been a living, breathing legend that has shaped Indian ...

Coming to India, disputes regarding ownership of areas near the borders of states are quite common. Even after the lapse of ...

Draupadi temples are rare in Andhra Pradesh and are mostly confined to Tamil Nadu. But this shrine in Nellore stands out as one of the few temples in southern AP, making it a singular treasure of ...

Did the Pandavas undertake the Kailash Yatra or not? After the Mahabharata war ended, the Pandavas started their journey to Mahaprasthan. The five Pandavas and Draupadi set out on this journey on ...

The war of Mahabharata, also known as the Kurukshetra Yuddh, was fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, two brother clans that were fighting for control of the Kingdom. And while the ...

The war of Mahabharata, also known as the Kurukshetra Yuddh, was fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, two brother clans that were fighting for control of the Kingdom. And while the ...

Ivor Madom means the ‘Hermitage of the Five.’ The Pandavas established another temple here, dedicated to their friend, philosopher, guide, and God, Sri Krishna, in his guise as Parthasarathy, the ...

Explore the captivating legends and myths behind Chhath Puja, an ancient festival celebrating the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, observed with devotion in India and Nepal.

One half had gone to the Pandavas, a group of five brothers, and the other half had gone to the Kauravas, their cousins. Originally, the father of the Pandavas, Pandu, had been king of Kuru. His older ...