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Hindu Puranas

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Stories of Vishnu and ShivaHindu Puranas

Shiva and Parvati

A divine tale of how Parvati’s unwavering devotion won the heart of the ascetic Lord Shiva.

Lord ShivaParvati
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Narasimha Defeats Hiranyakashipu

Vishnu becomes a lion-man to slay a tyrant protected by a seemingly invincible boon.

NarasimhaHiranyakashipu
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Vamana and Bali

Lord Vishnu as the dwarf Vamana humbles the mighty King Bali to restore cosmic balance.

Lord Vishnu (Vamana)King Bali
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The Dance of Shiva

Lord Shiva performs his cosmic dance to crush ignorance and restore divine harmony to the world.

Lord ShivaLord Vishnu
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Vishnu and Lakshmi

Explore the cosmic union of Vishnu and Lakshmi, born from the churning of the primordial ocean.

Lord VishnuGoddess Lakshmi
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The Origin of Ganga

King Bhagiratha's devotion brings the celestial Ganga to Earth, tamed by the matted hair of Shiva.

King BhagirathaLord Shiva
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The Story of Daksha's Sacrifice

King Daksha’s pride leads to tragedy when his daughter Sati defends Lord Shiva’s honor.

Lord ShivaSati
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Mohini and the Amrita

Lord Vishnu transforms into the enchantress Mohini to reclaim the nectar of immortality for the gods.

VishnuMohini
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The Descent of Ganga

Bhagiratha’s relentless penance brings the holy Ganga to Earth through Shiva’s matted hair.

King BhagirathaLord Shiva
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Tales from the Bhagavata PuranaHindu Puranas

Dhruva's Devotion

A young prince’s unwavering penance transforms his life into the eternal light of the Pole Star.

DhruvaKing Uttanapada
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Prahlada's Faith

A young prince's unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu leads to the downfall of a powerful tyrant.

PrahladaHiranyakashipu
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The Gopis' Devotion

The Gopis abandon all worldly ties to achieve divine union through pure, selfless love.

KrishnaThe Gopis
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The Story of Ajamila

A dying sinner finds unexpected salvation by calling his son's name, which is also the name of God.

AjamilaYamadutas
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Ambarisha and Durvasa

A king’s humble devotion outshines a sage’s wrath under the protection of Vishnu's divine wheel.

King AmbarishaSage Durvasa
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The Story of Kapila

Lord Kapila teaches his mother the sacred path to liberation through Sankhya philosophy.

KapilaDevahuti
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Creation and CosmologyHindu Puranas

Vishnu Dreams the Universe

Lord Vishnu dreams the cosmos into existence while reclining on the serpent of infinity.

Lord VishnuBrahma
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Brahma's Day

Discover the vast Hindu cosmic cycle where 4.32 billion years equal one day for Lord Brahma.

Lord BrahmaManu
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The Four Yugas

The Four Yugas describe the eternal cycle of time and the gradual rise and fall of human virtue.

Lord VishnuDharma
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