Faith
Yasoda had warned Krishna to keep away from butter, but Krishna did not pay heed. So, Yasoda wanted to teach Him a lesson. She decided to tie Him up to the mortar. But no matter how many pieces of rope she put together, she could not tie Him. Finally, Krishna made it possible for her. The rope suddenly became the right length to tie Him. Yasoda did not wonder about this, for Krishna made her forget the details. He can show His Paratva when He pleases and just as quickly, hide it through His
Faith
The Ramayana is the story of Sita, says Valmiki. Sita spurned Ravana’s offers, and ignored his threats. And Ravana was no ordinary man, elaborated V.S. Karunakarachariar in a discourse. He had performed a homa for Lord Siva and Siva had given him a boon. If any of Ravana’s heads were cut, it would keep sprouting back. Ravana then prostrated at Siva’s feet. But he made sure that five of his heads touched Siva’s right foot, but the remaining five did not touch Siva’s left foot. Parvathi asked Siva
History & Culture
A walk to mark the 88th year of inauguration of Vizagapatnam Harbour
Nivedita Ganguly December 19 marks the 88th year of the inauguration of Vizagapatnam harbour. History chronicler Jayshree Hatangadi will narrate the events of the day with rare maps and photographs
antiques
Kochi
Unearthed debris throws light on Kochi’s colonial past
PRIYADERSHINI S Fancy a local antiques roadshow? Meet the history enthusiasts rummaging through debris, unearthed as part of public works, to collect objects that throw light on Kochi’s past