151 Indian Mythological Stories

Ravana had kept Sita in Ashokavan in Lanka. Amongst Ravana’s demonesses guarding Sita, there was an old and wise demoness named Trijata. She was very wise and a devotee of Rama. She explained all the demonesses to serve Sita. She also told them about a dream she had seen in which a monkey had entered […]

Hanuman was flying over the ocean to reach Ashokavan. The gods saw Hanuman and sent Sursa, the mother of snakes to test him. She told Hanuman that she wanted to eat him but Hanuman told her that he would come back to him once he informed Rama about Sita’s well being. When Sursa did not

Sampati, the vulture told the monkeys that whoseever could cross the giant sea, would be able to find Sita. Everyone was puzzled because they knew about their inability to cross the ocean. At that moment Jambavan reminded Hanuman that he was the son of Vayu and had inherited all his unmatched divine powers. Hanuman was

Monkeys searched for Sita in every forest. They asked every Brahmin, sage and passer-by who met them on their way. They all were very tired and thirsty but could not find water. Hanuman climbed over the mountain’s-peak and looked around. At some distance, he saw a cave in the ground where many birds were entering.

Sugreeva was so much absorbed in his kingship that he forgot his promise to help Rama. Rama became angry at this and sent Laxman to Kishkindha to fetch Sugreeva. Meanwhile, Hanuman reminded his master of his commitment. Just then Laxman arrived there. He was very angry. Sugreeva welcomed him warmly and apologised for his mistake.

Before dying, Bali handed his mighty son Angada to Lord Rama. He asked Rama to accept Angada as his servant. Bali instructed Angada to stand by his uncle Sugreeva and assist in the divine work of Lord Rama. Bali finally died. After the death of Bali, his wife Tara started weeping bitterly. Rama consoled her

Rama heard about Sugreeva’s brother Bali who was very powerful and had forcefully kept Sugreeva’s wife Ruma with him. Rama decided to help Sugreeva by killing his brother Bali. Rama and Sugreeva made a plan. Sugreeva approached Bali for a fight and Rama hid behind a tree. However, just as the fight began, he saw

Hanuman increased the size of his body. He then asked Rama and Laxman to sit on his shoulders. He took the brothers to meet Sugreeva. When Hanuman reached Risyamukha mountain with Rama and Laxman, all the monkeys gathered there to see the handsome princes. Hanuman introduced Rama and Laxman to the entire army of monkeys.

Hanuman was very naughty as a child. Time and again, there were complaints from the divine beings about Hanuman’s mischievous behaviour. But most of Hanuman’s mischiefs were quite funny. He would tease and torment all the stuffy old gods and demi-gods. Like any other young boy, he liked to romp through the forest. Hanuman would

Once baby Hanuman was lying in his cradle under the tree. He saw the sun and thought that it was a delicious red and ripe fruit. He wanted to taste the fruit. He made a giant leap to catch the sun. The Sun-god suddenly saw a monkey coming towards him. Seeing that, he got scared

Long time ago, Lord Brahma lived with many attendants. Once he was pleased with her beautiful helper, Anjana, and decided to reward her. In her reward, Anjana asked to be freed from a curse according to which she would become monkey-faced if she fell in love with someone. The Lord granted her wish and told

Bali was the monkey king of Kishkindha. He had a younger brother named Sugreeva. Both brothers had great love and respect for each other. The kingdom of Kishkindha had a demon enemy called Mayavee. Tired of his frequent attacks, Bali decided to kill him. Bali went to Mayavee and a violent fight ensued between them. During

Rama and Laxman reached near Pampa Lake at the foot of Risyamukha mountain where the monkey king Sugreeva and his ministers were hiding. Sugreeva was being persecuted by his brother Bali. When he saw Rama and Laxman approaching with bows and arrow, he suspected that they might have been sent by Bali to slay him.

Narada was a holy sage. Once he went into meditation that could not be disturbed by anyone. Due to this, he developed a sense of pride. Since Lord Vishnu was concerned of his devotee’s pride, he decided to teach him a lesson. One day, Narada saw a princess and fell in love with her. He

Rama and Laxman saw the injured Jatayu while searching for Sita. He told Rama that Ravana had kidnapped Sita and had gone towards the south. He died after saying this. Rama performed the rituals of his funeral and headed south. They reached Shabri’s cottage. Shabri was a tribal woman. Sage Matang had once told her