Tag: Brihaspati

26 – Counting Out Days! Part Three.

Hi Friends! Today let us take forward the twisting-turning tales we started quite some time back, about the weekday names, and the divine/semi-divine entities they are named after. As usual, there are stories that are new, and some which are repeated. Those that are new, let's discover together; and those that are repeated, let's rediscover … Continue reading 26 – Counting Out Days! Part Three. →

25 – Counting Out Days! Part Two.

Hi Friends! Today let us continue the meandering tales we started last time, about the names of the days, and the individuals they are named after. Some repetitions may be expected. And as usual, as we are trying to connect various tales, there is some pick-and-choose, and some inconsistencies. I promise, I will try and … Continue reading 25 – Counting Out Days! Part Two. →

17 – The Moon and his Son

Hi Friends! Today let us explore the story of the Moon (Chandra) and his descendants, the dynasty called the Chandra-Vansha, with few of the most interesting characters in the Indian mythological tales. Last time we covered the initial part of the story of the Dynasty of the Sun, or Surya-Vansha. Let us try and take … Continue reading 17 – The Moon and his Son →