Ramayana

Dussehra 2016: Indore celebrates 'Ravan Moksha Diwas'

Dashanan puja has been performed since 1970, which is completely in contrast to the popular traditions among Hindus.

Oct 11, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

WATCH: Video slamming Arvind Kejriwal for demanding proof of surgical strikes goes viral on Dussehra

This video has gone massively viral on social media platforms!

Oct 10, 2016, 22:49 PM IST

Greater Noida village all set for Ravana temple

Ravana, however, will not stand alone in the sanctum sanctorum -- the idols of Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman as well will keep him company.

Aug 04, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

Shri Rama tales: Know who was responsible for poisoning Kaikeyi’s mind

In this post, we will discuss Manthara dasi, who played a pivotal role in destroying the beautiful bond between Kaikeyi and King Dasharatha. 

Jul 07, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

Ramayana had another heroine besides SITA – Know more about her contributions

Sita's younger sibling - Urmila - who was married to Lakshmana wanted to join her husband in the forest after Ram was asked to leave Ayodhya to fulfil his promise to Kaikeyi.

Jun 30, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

The place where Shri Rama met Shabari is in modern day Gujarat

While Rama was on his mission along with brother Lakshmana to locate his beloved wife Sita, he came across Shabari, who had heard accounts of his kindness.

Jun 03, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

How THESE mothers changed the face of EPICS in India!

If father is the head of the family, then mothers are the heart of the family. It is your mother who dexterously manages the house and the outside world without a flicker of tiredness.

May 07, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

Eleven lesser known facts about Ravana that will amaze you

Ravana was so obsessed he was with the idea winning Sita’s heart that he chose the path of self-destruction.

Apr 14, 2016, 13:22 PM IST

Demon king Ravana’s brother Vibhishana is immortal – Here’s why

To walk the path of truth and righteousness, Vibhashana joined Rama’s army to fight against his own blood brother.

Apr 13, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

Know why it is important to read the Vedas!

The great Sanatam Dharma is also known as the Vaidika Dharma because it is based on the Vedas.

Feb 19, 2016, 10:32 AM IST

A court in Bihar asks: Whom to punish if Lord Ram exiled Sita to forest?

The petitioner said he approached the court to seek justice for Sita. "I am in court, begging for justice to Sita."

Feb 01, 2016, 19:01 PM IST

Ramayana: 10 lessons the epic taught us

There are various interpretations of the Ramayana. Here’s one way of looking at it.

Feb 01, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Case against Lord Ram, Laxman filed in Bihar court, hearing today

A court in Bihar's Sitamarhi district has got a bizarre case in which the petitioner has sued Lord Ram for renouncing his wife Sita in Ramayana.

Jan 31, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

Paresh Rawal compares PM Narendra Modi with Lord Ram, says his name ensured BJP's victory in 2014

Bollywood actor and BJP MP Paresh Rawal on Wednesday showered praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing his charisma with that of Lord Ram.

Jan 28, 2016, 17:15 PM IST

Some interesting facts about Lord Hanuman

Lord Hanuman, popularly known as Bajranbali, is the son of Maa Anjana and Kesari. Here are some of the interesting facts about our beloved Bajranbali, who is has a day - Tuesday – dedicated to him.

Dec 18, 2015, 16:32 PM IST

Scholars discover 6th-century Ramayana in Kolkata library

The manuscript was found tucked inside a Purana at Kolkata-based Sanskrit library, Samskrita Sahitya Parishad.

Dec 18, 2015, 11:46 AM IST

Remember Jatayu from Ramayana? The mythical bird is coming alive next year

Jatayu, a mythical bird mentioned in the Ramayana, is all set to come alive next year, though not in a literal sense.

Dec 17, 2015, 12:09 PM IST

Delhi to host art show inspired by Ramayana

Delhi will be hosting an art show inspired by the Ramayana epic from November 15 at the Lalit Kala Akademi.

Nov 07, 2015, 16:56 PM IST

Panel discussion on Abdul Rahim Qureshi's stoking controversy on Lord Ram's birthplace

A book by a senior functionary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has claimed that the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute is a relic of the British-era and that Ram was not born in present-da

Nov 03, 2015, 23:28 PM IST

`Lord Ram was born in Pakistan, not Ayodhya`

In what could ignite a controversy, a book has claimed that Lord Ram was not born in Ayodhya, but in Pakistan.

Nov 03, 2015, 15:00 PM IST