DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HORRIFYING MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF INDIA ?

Whenever people have lived together they have told stories to explain the mysteries of the Universe ;of creation and destruction, of how people and animals first came to be, of the characters of the Gods and Goddesses they worship. These tales are called MYTHS, and, with their cast of heroes and monsters, explain how life works.LEGENDS, too, are Tales of adventures, but unlike myths, are thought to have some basis in historical fact. Myths and legends are a record of how past peoples saw the world.The concepts of good versus evil , anxiety , vanity , greed, love and fear , all are prominent now as they were then.  

Here we are sharing some of the myths and legends. Enjoy reading!!

1. ABOUT KALI YUGA: 

 According to Hinduism, there are 4 distinct yugas or epochs .The first was Krista Yuga , followed by Treta Yuga , Dvapara Yuga and the fourth Kali Yuga , named after the throws of an Indian Game of dice . These four make up the Mahayuga .We are living in KaliYuga , which is believed to have been started in 3041 BC, when Lord Krishna left the earth for his heavenly abode after the great Mahabharat war, which created massive destruction . Kaliyuga is the name based on the premise that in this era the control of world vest in the Demon Kali, hence the name.In literal sense , Kali means "tomorrow ",in which we all live . No body is concerned for today and hence postponed it for tomorrow . We are all aspiring for a better tomorrow . The ancient Hindu text of Puranas characterised kaliyuga as being dominated by hatred ,intolerance , lust, corruption and evil. It is believed that at the end of this age , the Demon Kali will be defeated and killed by the 10th Vishnu Avatar , Kalki . This will mark the end of KaliYuga and everything , every people on this earth will be dead . 

But don't worry because the KaliYuga began down 5,122 years ago and 426x878 years(till 2021 BC)are more left to live .

FACT: It is written in the holy Ramayan that Lord hanuman will live as person on this Earth till the end of KaliYuga. There has been stories that Lord Hanuman visits Sri Lanka Forests once in every 41 years .

    

2. HISTORIC SECRETS OF THE TEMPLES OF MAHABALIPURAM:

Mahabalipuram is a town in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu renowned for its group of monuments, built by Narasimhavarman I, Paranesvarman and Narasimhavarman II, who ruled during the 7th and 8th centuries. 

The Shore temple of Mahabalipuram was a part of the famous Seven Pagodas. The Shore temple is so named as it looks as the shore of the Bay of Bengal, located near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a structural temple built with blocks of granite and one of the oldest rock cut stone temples of South India. It also has been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. 

The famous Seven Pagodas were so beautiful, magestic and elegant that even the Gods were jealous of it. This led Lord Vishnu to instigate a storm that submerged the entire city underwater except for one temple, The Shore Temple. 

        

3. ABOUT RAM SETU BRIDGE :  

There is hardly a soul in India who hasn't heard of the legendary RAM SETU,which forms a part of the epic tale of Ramayana. The tale begins after the abduction of Devi Sita,Lord Rama's wife.After Ravana kidnaps her and flies to his Lamkan Kingdom, Lord Rama is left grasping at straws.A ferocious sea separates him from his wife.Lord Rama and his sena had to cross the vast ocean to reach Lanka.The God of sea tells him to build a bridge;every stone should be etched with the name "RAM".Nala and Nila had the expertise of an architect.It is said that if they threw stones in water ,they would float.Thus , they continued to drop stones in water and the Vanara Sena of Lord Rama made the stones stick together forming a bridge.It is 48 km long and separates the Gulf of Mannar from the Palk Strait.It was entirely above sea level until it broke in a cyclone in 1480. 

FACT: Scientific studies reveal that the bridge is made of limestone shoals and is a linear sequence of coral reefs.It is made of floating rocks that are found scattered across Rameswaram and scientific theories suggest that some some volcanic rocks do float on water.

 

      

4. LEGENDARY PLANTS AND ANIMALS:

Animals and plants.: They play and plants play a major role in world legend. Mythical animals include the Dragon, the Unicorn, and the Phoenix, all endowed with special powers. The Phoenix for example was believed to bring prosperity whenever it appear and bad luck whenever it departed. 

Dragon : A Chinese dragon, also known as Loong, Long or Lung, is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and Chinese culture.Chinese dragon represented wisdom and goodness and is still a symbol of good fortune today. They represent power and authority, particularly control over typhoons, water, rainfall and floods. 

Yeti: For centuries people have searched for the yeti-ape man believed to dwell in the Himalayas. The key evidence for the existence of the Yeti was the photo of a footprint taken by British explorer Eric Shipton in 1951.In western popular culture, the creature is commonly referred to as the Abominable Snowman.

Mandrake : Mandrake in medieval times was attributed with magical powers and its roots were thought to resemble human legs, and it was said to scream when uprooted; those people who heard it were insane.

Fairies : Between 1917 and 1920, two English school girls in Cottingley, England took a series of photographs, which they claimed were of fairies. Experts believe that the photographs were genuine for many years until in later life, the girls confessed that the images were faked.

  Myths and Legends have become the universal language of the people . They help us understand the unexplainable, to explain the unknowable, and to caution others about the unimaginable . They serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures.They answer the timeless questions and serve as a compass to each generation. 

Well, this is not the end to myths and legends . There are plenty of fantasies which we need to hear , tell, retell , pass on generations because these are the golden secrets lying in our ancient culture and mythology . 

We hope you like our post .Share with us what myths and legends you have heard, in the comment section below .  Share it with your friends , families and loved ones to refresh your childhood memories of your grandma's stories  !!

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