Bigfoot is described as a large, hairy, muscular, bipedal ape-like creature, roughly 6 inches to 9 inches tall. The top of its head is similar to the male gorilla, with a strong, unpleasant smell. The creature’s footprint is claimed to be as large as 24 inches long and 8 inches wide. Some footprint casts have […]
Fitampoha is a tradition observed by the Sakalava tribe from west Madagascar. Do you know: There are 9 relics of the royal family that are kept in a bag, which is kept in an iron trunk, which is placed in the sacred house or Zomba. The Fitampoha festival is all about celebrating the relics of
It was with a heavy heart that Lakshmana asked Sumantra to prepare his chariot, with a suitable seat for Seeta, to go to Valmiki’s ashrama. Seeta trustingly got into the chariot. When they reached the banks of the Bhageerathi river, they got down and then Lakshmana’s control broke. Weeping like a child, he told Seeta,
Rama was disturbed hearing what his citizens were thinking. When his brothers were with him, he spoke with a heavy heart. “My brothers, you are the dearest to me,” said Rama, “It is your wisdom and effort that helps me to rule our kingdom wisely. I am concerned about the welfare of our subjects more
Malagan is a traditional ceremony that is many things in one, and is held in New Ireland province of Papua New Guinea. Do you know:Malagan is also the name of the beautiful wooden carvings that are used in the ceremony. The Malagan ceremony itself is not only a dedication to the dead but also an
The guests departed after the coronation. Hanuman stayed. When Sugreeva commented on his devotion to Sri Rama, Hanuman tore his chest open to show Sugreeva that Rama and Seeta were seated in his heart! Rama was a wise and just king. Many of his advisors were sent out among the citizens to assess the needs
As Rama accepted Seeta back, they saw the ghost of Dasharatha blessing them. Rama requested him to withdraw the heavy punishment he had given to Kaikeyi and Bharata, disowning them. Indra, the king of gods, came to thank Rama for saving them all from Ravana. Rama requested that all the vanaras who had been killed
The Choctaw people who live in the parts of the USA have various customs that are followed after someone has passed away. Do you know: The Choctaw people place the body of the dead on a plate. According to Choctaw customs, the name of the deceased must never be taken. They believe that if someone
With Ravana’s death the war ended. Vibheeshana performed his last rites and then Rama carried out his coronation as the King of Lanka. Hanuman went to fetch Seeta from the Ashoka Vatika in a palanquin. She got down, happy to see Rama again. But Rama was serious. He said that she would have to take
Robert T. Bigelow bought this Ranch from Terry & Gwen Sherman, after the strange reports of paranormal activity on the property had been reported. The former owners of the ranch experienced events from the first day they moved in: cattle mutilations and disappearances, UFOs & their occupants and floating balls of light. Other creatures and
All the major warriors were dead. Ravana now came into the field for the final battle with Rama. He was undeterred by all the evil omens. The battlefield was terrible, with Ravana, Rama, Lakshmana, Sugreeva, Hanuman and both the armies fighting mercilessly. Sugreeva killed Mahodara and Virupaksha. Kumbha and Nikumbha, sons of Kumbhakarna, died in
The Navajo tribe that lives in various parts of the USA has many different death rites; some of which are still performed today. Do you know: The Navajo people consider the sound of an owl hooting or coyote howling as a sign of impending death or evil. After a person has passed away, the Navajo
Lakshmana revived and immediately asked for Indrajeet. He was determined to destroy the son of Ravana. Indrajeet was trying to perform a sacrifice that would make him unconquerable. But the monkeys came to know of it and interrupted it making it fail. Enraged, Indrajeet returned to the battlefield to finish Lakshmana who was waiting for
There was despair in the vanara sena seeing Lakshmana fall, and Rama was inconsolable. Jambavan called Hanuman and Sushena, who was Sugreeva’s uncle. Sushena had medical knowledge and asked for some herbs. Jambavan instructed Hanuman to go to the Himalayas. There on a mountainside, he must find the mritasanjeevani herb and bring it before dawn
The Hopi tribe which reside in reservations on the northeast of Arizona has specific Mourning Customs and beliefs about the dead. Do you know: The Hopi people believe that the dead do not truly leave the land of the living. On the day a tribe member passes away, the Hopi people wail, and a year