On the occasion of good triumphing over evil, find out what happened to Ravana's wives after his demise. What did Mandodari ...
Even though it's not mentioned in the Ramayana, the myth that Mandodari or Ravana developed chess is an intriguing aspect of ...
In Mandore, a desert town, the loss of a son-in-law has survived all jubilation over the narrative of good over evil. The ...
The complaint notwithstanding, there is much to recommend Mandodari with its lyrical prose and philosophical moorings that conjure up visions of a mesmerising world. Koral Dasgupta’s Mandodari ...
The name of Meerut is derived from ‘Maya Rashtra’. This is also mentioned in Meerut’s Gazetteer. At the request of the demons ...
Even as Meerut burns Ravana’s effigy on Dussehra every year, the city has a special relationship with the King of Lanka. Meerut is believed to be the hometown of Mandodari, the daughter of Maya, the K ...
In certain areas of Jodhpur, Ravana is worshipped daily. His marriage to Mandodari is celebrated, and instead of burning his ...
With Ramleela plays taking place in almost every corner of North India, the country is celebrating the victory of good over evil. But did you know there are places in India where Ravana is worshipped?
In Mandsaur, locals worship Ravana as the son-in-law due to his wife Mandodari's birthplace, paying tribute by turning off ...
Women in Indian mythology may not occupy all the shelves of book stores, but their stories of strength in epics are many.
"The Haryana hat-trick has triggered hope among the BJP cadre in Maharashtra," writes author and columnist Shankkar Aiyar in ...