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Hindu Stories - Sharmistha – Devyani And Yayati In Mahabharat

Sharmistha, daughter of Vrisha Parva, was the childhood friend of Devyani. The story of Sharmitha, Devayani (daughter of Shukracharya) and Yayati is found in the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata. It is also mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana. She is also the mother great King Puru. Once, a quarrel broke out between Devayani and Sharmistha. It turned into a physical fight and Devayani fell into a well. King Yayati who happened to pass by pulled her out. Devayani was extremely angry and was pacified only when Sharmistha agreed to be her servant. Soon, Devayani was married to King Yayati. Sharmistha also went to Yayati’s palace as the servant of Devayani. Yayati fell in love with Sharmistha. They had an affair, and she gave birth to three sons – Anu, Druhya and Puru. When Devayani came to know about this, she was terribly annoyed and went to stay with her father. Sage Shukracharya cursed Yayati that he would lose his youth forthwith. But the youngest son of Yayati, Puru,

Harivarasanam Song Text in Malayalam and English

Harivarasanam the most famous song dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is recited just prior to closing of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple doors at night. Here is the Harivarasanam lyrics (text) in Malayalam and English. Harivarasanam Viswamohanam Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam Hariharatmajam Devamashreye Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa Saranakirtanam Bakhtamanasam Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam

Temple Dedicated to Karna of Mahabharat at Netwar in Tons Valley in Uttarakhand

The unique temple dedicated to Karna, who was abandoned Kunti, mother of Pandavas He eventually allied with the Kauravas and fought against his brothers, the Pandavas. At the temple it is not warrior Karna who is worshipped but Dhanveer Karna. The great warrior was famous for his charitable nature. Respecting the philanthropic aspect of Karna, the villagers of Netwar propagate his ideals. The village has banned giving or taking of dowry. The Karna Temple is a rectangular wood structure with roofs lined with slates. The top of the temple has a wooden umbrella. The wooden beams and columns are noted for the scenes from the Mahabharata and carvings of birds, animals and reptiles.