Narakasura was the son of Bhumi (goddess of Earth) and Varaha (Avatar of Vishnu as a boar). He was killed by Krishna. Narakasura was the king of the ancient kingdom of Pragjyotisha. He was succeeded by Bhagadatta, a major character in the Mahabharata war. He was the progenitor of the Naraka dynasty. Known Family Father: […]
Dhrishtadyumna was the son of Panchala king Drupada. He was a major character in the Mahabharata. He was the commander of the Pandavas from the 2nd day to the last day of the Kurukshetra war. He was the brother of Draupadi, the five Pandavas’ wife. Dhrishtadyumna was a partial incarnation of Agni, the god of
Vidura was Dhritarashtra and Pandu’s younger brother in the Mahabharata. He was known for his devotion to dharma and knowledge. Vidura always advised Dhritarashtra and Duryodhana to take the path of dharma, but they ignored him.
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Gods, goddesses, and supernatural beings have their own weapons based on their abilities. These celestial weapons are very powerful and can cause massive destruction. Often, gods gave their celestial weapons to humans on Earth. List of Celestial Weapons: Astra/Shastra Deity Effect Brahmaastra Brahma total annihilation Brahmashira Brahma total annihilation Bhargavastra Parshuram mass destruction Agneyastra Agni
Arjuna was the third Pandava. He was known as the best archer of his time. He was one of the major characters in the Mahabharata. Family Father: Pandu Godly Father: Indra Mother: Kunti Brothers: Yudhistira, Bhima, Nakula, Sahadeva Wives: Draupadi (Panchali), Subhadra, Ulupi, Chitrangada Sons: Srutakarma, Abhimanyu, Iravan, Babruvahana Grandson: Parikshita Birth Once, King Pandu
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Amaravati is the city of Indra, located in the center of Swargaloka. It is situated on the peak of Mount Meru (Mount Sumeru). This city is filled with unimaginable riches. In the center of Amaravati is Vaijayanta (the palace of Indra). Surrounding that are other palaces and gardens. The main gardens of Amaravati are known
Swargaloka (Svarga) is the fifth-highest loka in the material universe. It is the loka of the devas and devis. In the center of Swargaloka is the peak of Mount Meru (Mount Sumeru). This mountain begins from the Earth and stretches till Svarga. On the peak of Mount Meru is Amaravati, the city of Indra. Swarga
Maharloka, also called Muni-loka, is the fourth-highest planet of the material universe. It is the abode of the great sages and saints like Markandeya. Below it is Swarga-loka and 20,000 yojans above it is Janaloka. Residents The residents of Maharloka are all great sages and saints. They can move between lokas in the material universe
Janaloka is the third-highest loka in the universe and is the abode of the sons of Brahma. Janaloka is also called Janarloka. It is 80,000 yojans below Tapoloka and 20,000 yojans above Maharloka. Residents The residents of Janaloka include the 4 Kumaras (Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, and Sanatkumara) and mind-born sons of Brahma like Bhrigu. When
Tapoloka, or Tapaloka, is the second-highest loka of the universe, located 120,000,000 yojans below Satyaloka, the abode of Brahma. In Tapoloka, the deities called the Vaibhrajas reside along with many other divine entities. 80,000,000 yojans below Tapoloka is Janaloka. Residents Tapoloka is the abode of Vairagis (spirits of rishis), Vaibhrajas (divine dieties immune to fire),