Three Kashi princess Amba, Ambika and Ambalika

Three Kashi princess Amba, Ambika and Ambalika King Shantanu and Satyavati had two sons, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya. Chitrangada became king of Hastinapura after the death of Shantanu. Once Gandharvas king came to challenge Chitrangada. A fierce battle took place between the two warriors war lasted for three years. In the end, Gandharvas defeated Chitrangada and killed […]

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Devavrata’s Early Life and Bhishma Pratigya

Devavrata’s Early Life and Bhishma Pratigya  Devavrata is commonly known as Bhishma. He was the most illustrious man of his times. Devavrata was also known as Bhishma Pitamaha and Gangaputra Bhishma. He is the eighth son of Kuru King Shantanu and Goddess Ganga. He took human form due to a curse. To read curse of Astavasu please […]

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Ashtavasu : Previous birth of Bhishma

Ashtavasu : Previous birth of Bhishma Ashtavasu means 8 Vasu’s. Ashtavasus are eight Ganadevatas or attendants of Indra. They represent 8 fundamental elements of nature. Names of 8 Vasu’s according to Mahabharata are as follows: Name Meaning Dhara Earth Anala Fire Anila Wind Apa Water Pratyusha Sun Soma Moon Prabhasa Sky Dhruva Star Here is […]

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