Explore Hindu Mythology
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Hinduism is the oldest Indian religion. The oldest Hindu writing is the Rig Veda which is a ...
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According to Hinduism, every part of the universe is the result of an action by a god. In Hindu ...
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It is said that the stars of the Big Dipper were the seven sages called Rishis. These seven ...
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In the Hindu mythology, it is said that the stars of the Big Dipper were the seven sages called ...
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According to Hindu mythology, Svaha represents the star Zeta Tauri, which is the tip of one ...
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In the Rig Veda, which is a collection of antique Hindu songs and hymns, Indra is described ...
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Garuda is an ancient Indian mythological creature, believed to be the king of the birds. His ...
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In Hindu mythology, the planet Mars is known as Mangala. The planet of Mars is identified ...
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In Hindu mythology, Sani was identified with the planet Saturn. ...
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Scientists have learned that Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest mountain, has erupted in the past due to the mixing of two different types of magma. Adam Kent, a geologist at Oregon State University, says this...
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