Questions and Answers
Who is the Wife of Lord Hanuman?
Per some regional traditions, Lord Hanuman has two wives, named Suvarchala Devi and Anangkusuma. He also had a fleeting affair with Suvarnamachchha per the Thai version of Ramayana. Traditionally, Lord Hanuman is believed to be celibate and is a symbol of celibacy in Hinduism. The stories about his marriage do not appear in the Ramayana but are folklore mainly. There is a temple of his wife, Suvarchala Devi, who is the daughter of Sun God, in Telangana. You May Also Like To Read: Panchamukhi Hanuman Why did Anjaneya Hanuman Marry Suvarchala Devi? Lord Surya (Sun God) is the guru of…
Why Is Lord Brahma Not Worshipped?
It is not completely true that Lord Brahma is not worshipped. There are some temples in the world where he is worshipped. He is also worshipped at the start of some Hindu rituals in the form of a Kalasha. But yes, compared to the other gods, he is less worshipped. Why is Lord Brahma Not Worshipped? Most of the Hindus think that Lord Brahma is not worshipped because he married his daughter, Saraswati, but it is partially true. There are at least four stories behind why this one of the main gods of Hindus is not worshipped. 1. Goddess Saraswati…
Age of Brahma
The age of Brahma is 100 divine years, which equals about 311.04 trillion human years. Although Lord Brahma is one of the three chief Hindu gods, he is not immortal. To know the age of Lord Brahma in human years, one needs to understand the concepts of Kalpa, Chaturyuga, and Mahayuga. Who is Lord Brahma? In Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, collectively known as Trimurti or Tridev, are the holy Hindu trinity. These are the three main Hindu gods, who control the universe’s creation, sustenance, and destruction respectively. They are the manifested forms of Brahman, the Supreme Being. These three…
Why Did Lord Krishna Not Marry Radha?
The main reason Lord Krishna did not marry Radha was a curse by Sridhama, a friend and devotee of Lord Krishna. But per another story, the original Radha and Krishna secretly married in the Bhandervan forest in the presence of Lord Brahma. It was Chhaya Radha who married Ayan, who was a partial incarnation of Lord Krishna. Other than the reason mentioned above, there are many other reasons given by different sources that speculate why Lord Krishna did not marry Radha. 1. Sridhama’s Curse (BVP Ch. 3, 91-100): According to the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana, once Lord Krishna was enjoying Rasalila with…
Who Is The Father Of Lord Shiva?
Brahman is the father/mother of Lord Shiva because he is his manifested form. Lord Shiva is Swayambhu and was there before the time and will be there forever. But there are different stories in different Puranas that claim otherwise. Is Brahma the Father of Lord Shiva? There are some stories in the Puranas, which imply that Lord Brahma is the father of Lord Shiva because he created him, but these stories are not widely accepted. According to the Vishnu Purana (Book I – Chapter 8), at the beginning of the Kalpa, as Brahma purposed to create a son who should…
Who Can Defeat Lord Shiva?
It is a common belief that there is no one who can defeat Lord Shiva, but there is a story in a book named “Navnath Bhaktisar” (Chapter 39) in which it is stated that Lord Shiva was defeated by Charpatinath, one of the nine great sages (Navnath). Other than this story, there are some other stories in which Lord Shiva retreated temporarily from the wars but never was fully defeated. Charpatinath Defeats Lord Shiva: Navnath is a collective noun used to address nine great saints who spread Navnath Sampradaya, initiated by Lord Dattatreya, in the world. Navnath Bhaktisar is a…
Who Can Defeat Lord Vishnu?
If there is anyone in this or any other universe who can defeat Lord Vishnu is Lord Shiva. In fact, there is a story in the Shiva Purana which states that Lord Shiva defeated Lord Vishnu and killed his sons. But generally, it is believed that they are equally powerful. Therefore, if there is a war between them, then the whole universe will be destroyed. One should understand that even an incarnation of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva is capable of destroying the whole world. When we talk about their powers, it is beyond our understanding. We can’t even imagine…
Why Is Lord Hanuman Called Bajrang Bali?
Maruti and Bajrang Bali are two of the most popular names of Lord Hanuman, but do you know why is he called Bajrang Bali? The word “Bajrang” is a corrupted version of the word “Bajrang,” which means “the one with a body like Vajra”. Lord Hanuman is one of the most popular Hindu gods. He is the Rudravatar of Lord Shiva. Bajrang Bali helped Lord Rama defeat Ravana and bring back Goddess Sita to Ayodhya. He has at least 108 different names. Bajrang Bali is one of his most popular names. Why is Lord Hanuman Known As Bajrang Bali? Hanuman…
Names of Lord Krishna’s 8 Wives and 80 Sons
In this article, we will see the names of Lord Krishna’s 8 wives and 80 sons. Lord Krishna had a total of 16108 wives, and each of them gave birth to 10 sons, but only the names of eight primary queens and their sons are available. The remaining 16100 wives were the women he rescued from Narakasura and had nowhere to go as their families and society had abandoned them. Therefore, to give them dignity and a place in society, he married them. Their names are not mentioned in any Hindu religious texts. Names of Lord Krishna’s 8 wives and…
How Many Gods Are There In Hinduism?
One of the most frequently asked questions about Hinduism is “How many gods are there in Hinduism?” The most common answer to this question is that there are 330 million gods, but if you ask anyone to give their names, no one would be able to do so. Also, many Hindus do not agree with this number. Some say there is only one God, while some say there are 33 gods only. The reason behind this confusion is that the different scriptures give different numbers. How Many Gods are there in Hinduism? In this article, we will see what different…