The Immortal Tyrant Hiranyakashipu was one of the most powerful Asuras in Hindu mythology. He was granted a boon by Lord ...

The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. The Prophet Muhammad singled it out as a recommended fasting day and made it a meritorious act for his followers. He also ...

Thus, Shiva divided the asura into several pieces. He named the demon Jvarasura because, in many Indian languages, Jvara means fever and Asura, means demon. Thus, Jvarasura became a fever-inducing ...