Mena (Menavati), the daughter of the Pitrs, is the mother of Goddess Parvati. She is the wife of Himavat, the god of the mountains. Family Father: Pitrs Mother: Svadha Sisters: Dhanya, Kalavati Husband: Himavat Sons: Mainaka, 99 other sons Daughter: Parvati Birth Daksha and Prasuti had many daughters, including Svadha. They were all married off …
The Maras were the followers of Kama deva. They followed him everywhere he went and helped him spread love around the universe. They were created by Brahma to help Kama seduce Shiva, which was unsuccessful. They were violent and could only be controlled by Kama. Family Father: Brahma Background When Kama was created by Brahma, …
Kama is a god in Hindu mythology. He is the god of human love and desire. He is a mind-born son of Brahma and is the husband of Rati. His mount is a parrot. Kamadeva’s weapons include a sugarcane bow and floral arrow that spreads love when shot. He was incinerated and later resuscitated by …
Gajasura was a Danava in Hindu mythology. He was the son of Mahishasura and wanted to take revenge for the death of his father. He was eventually killed by Lord Shiva. Family Father: Mahishasura Penance to Brahma and Boons When the asura Mahishasura was slain by Durga devi, all the devas became really happy. Peace …
Sati was the first wife of Shiva. She is the goddess of marital felicity and longevity. She was the daughter of Daksha Prajapati, but burned herself in the fire of Daksha’s yagna. Sati soon reincarnated as Parvati, who ended up marrying Shiva. Family Father: Daksha Mother: Prasuti Sisters: Shraddha, Lakshmi (not Vishnu’s wife Lakshmi), Dhriti, …
Jayanta is the son of Indra and Shachi (Indrani). His name means victorious in Sanskrit. He lives in Swarga. Jayanta always fought with the other devas in the battles between the devas and asuras. Family Father: Indra Mother: Shachi Sister: Jayanti Half-Brother: Vali Battle Between Ravana and Indra Once, a war occurred between Ravana and …
The Marutas are a group of young storm gods. They are attendants to Indra. The Marutas are violent and aggressive in nature. They are also called Marutagana. There are 49 Marutas in number. Family Mother: Diti The Daityas (Asuras) are their brothers Birth of Marutas One evening, Diti, the mother of the Daityas was absorbed …
Chitrasena is the king of the Gandharvas. He lives in Amaravati with his fellow Gandharvas and Apsaras. In the Mahabharata, Chitrasena taught Arjuna dancing and singing when he came to live in Indra‘s palace for a while. He is a Gandharva, so a son of Arishta and Kashyapa. Chitrasena is also known as Angaparna. Chitrasena …
Guna Kesi is the daughter of Matali, the charioteer of Indra. She is married to Sumukha, a Naga. Family Father: Matali Mother: Sudharma Husband: Sumukha Marriage to Sumukha Matali was Lord Indra’s charioteer. His daughter Guna Kesi was of marriageable age but he couldn’t find anybody good to marry her. He had rejected all the …
Garuda is a bird-like creature. He is the mount of Vishnu. He is Kashyapa and Vinata’s son. Garuda is very large and is half-eagle. He is the king of the eagles and his enemy are the Nagas. Family Father: Kashyapa Mother: Vinata Brother: Aruna Sons: Sumukha, Suvarna, Subala, Sunaama, Sunethra, Suvarchas Birth Kashyapa Maharishi, the …