This is why the night battle of the Kurukshetra war is remembered as one of the most terrifying moments for the Kaurava army. Ghatotkacha was not just fighting with weapons. He was fighting with fear, ...

The story of Ghatotkacha is one of the most powerful and emotional parts of the Mahabharata. He was the son of Bhima, one of ...

The Hidimba Temple is often on the list of everyone who travels to Manali. More than a tourist destination, this temple has ...

Bhima's Wife chronicles the tale of Hidimbi, the first wife in the Pandava family, yet an overlooked presence in mythology.

Mayong in Assam is famed for black magic, legends, and mystical folklore. The village now attracts visitors for its healing rituals and ancient wisdom. Mayong Museum preserves artefacts and educates ...

Mayong has long held a reputation for its association with the occult. Photo: raiot.in Tucked away on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, about 40 km from Guwahati in Assam, lies the village of Mayong ...

Ram Dass, formerly known by his birth name as Dr. Richard Alpert, was a leading teacher of spirituality in the US. This volume, edited by one of his admirers and introduced by the writer Anne Lamott, ...

Bhima is the strongest man on earth as per the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In folklore, he is considered Bhairava, a fierce form of Shiva, because he disembowels Dushasana and drinks his blood ...

CHENNAI : Beyond the Pandavas and Kauravas, the epic Mahabaratha has several characters who add to the narrative. Among them is Ghatotkacha, the eldest child of Bheema and rakshasi Hidimba. Bringing ...

While most of us know about the Mahabharata and the characters that our history books have introduced us to, we often overlook some unsung heroes. One such name is Ghatotkacha, Bhima’s firstborn with ...