Rajula-Malushahi is an old medieval period love story and folklore of Uttarakhand. it describes love between Rajula, a princesses of Shauka family. and Malushahi, a prince belonging to Katyuri dynasty of Kumaon. Based on local folk tales, songs of Kumaon, King Dola Shah of Bairath (present day Chaukhutia) did not have children. He was advised that if he worshiped Lord Shiva at Bagnath, he …
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In a peaceful village, there once lived seven brothers, each with a deep affection for their one younger sister. From a tender age, they pampered her with love and care, treasuring her above all else. As time passed, the brothers married and welcomed their wives into their lives, hoping for a harmonious family. However, as …
A long time ago, there lived a rich man in a village in God’s Own State. His house was full of utensils of different shapes and sizes. He had every utensil one could expect to come across in an house as splendid as his. Whenever there was a ceremony in the village, the villagers would borrow …
Mahoba district is a part of Chitrakoot Division also known as Alha-Udal Nagari. This district was carved out from the erstwhile Hamirpur district on 11 February 1995 by separating the erstwhile Mahoba tehsil from it. It is also known as Mahotsav-Nagar, meaning the city of festival. Mahoba is associated with the Chandela kings who ruled …
In good historical days, there was a village of fishermen known as Kalachi. The primary source of subsistence of the villagers was the occupation of fishing; they utilized to row their boats deep into the sea to catch fish. In the locality was a hazardous whirlpool known as ‘Kalachi jo Kun’, meaning the ‘Vortex of …
There once lived a cunning and crafty man in a small village. He always used to make money through deceit. “Why should I work when I have the ability to deceive others!” he would think. One day, the cunning man went to a foolish farmer and said, “I have a huge property that I am …
We all know Ganesha as “Ekdanta”But ever wondered, Why? “Gurur Brahma Gurur VishnuGururDevo MaheshwarahaGuru Sakshat ParaBrahmaTasmai Shri Gurave Namaha” After the end of the revenge war, in which Lord Parashurama killed King Karttabijyarjun, who cheated his father Sage Jamadagna and killed him later, Parasurama was applauded by all the lords of Brahmaloka. Brahma reminded him …
Illustration by Amrapali
When Bali selflessly gave everything that Vishnu had asked for disguised as Vamana, Vishnu became very impressed by Bali’s devotion. He blessed Bali to be equal in status to Indra for as long as he lived. He also promised to protect Bali and his homestead and disguised himself as a gatekeeper guarding Bali’s palace. However, …
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Artwork by Amrapali, an artist and illustrator based out of Bangalore. “I’m also a certified and practicing expressive arts therapy practitioner. I quit my corporate job in data analytics a few years back to pursue my passion for art and self expression. As an artist I am influenced and inspired by abstract art, surrealism, macabre …
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