Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology, and Chaac, the Mayan god of rain and storms, share various characteristics, especially as deities associated with weather and elements of nature.

Let’s explore their mythology, modern relevance, and worship. 1. Origins and Mythology: Indra is a prominent deity in Hinduism, particularly in the early Vedic period. He is known as the king of the ...

The bull makes his appearance over 400 times in the `Rgveda alone; every powerful Vedic god – Indra, Agni, Varuna, Vishnu, Rudra, etc. – is praised as a “mighty bull”, very rarely as a horse... It is ...

Rigvedic deities are deities mentioned in the sacred texts of Rigveda, the principal text of the historical Vedic religion of the Vedic period (1500 ... [3] Some dedications are to paired deities, ...

Amitabh Bachchan has been part of Indian cinema for decades and has had his share of fascinating characters. As he mentions, ...

The Annakoot puja is a highlight at several Kali Bari temples throughout Lucknow. At the Kali Bari temple in Ghasiyari Mandi, ...

Performing as one of Hindu-majority India’s most beloved gods means living up to the values enshrined in his inspiring life story, says Agnihotri, the actor playing Lord Rama. The former ...

Panchamukhi Anjaneya: This statue depicts Lord Hanuman with five faces, each representing a different aspect of divinity. It is located in the Mantralayam area of Andhra Pradesh ...

The Puranas, loosely translated as “Old Tales,” include popular stories about Hindu gods and goddesses, kings and queens, and sages and other cultural heroes. In her study of the use of ...

The term "Kala" holds dual significance, referring to both time and darkness, reflecting the all-encompassing nature of time ...