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How many heads does Lord Brahma have?
four heads
Brahma has four heads and it is believed that from these heads came the four Vedas (the most ancient religious texts for Hindus). Some also believe that the caste system, or four varnas, came from different part of Brahma’s body.
Who was Seshnaag?
The Sheshnag is a mythical creature which is very commonly seen in Hindu mythology. Sheshnag is usually depicted as a snake with 5 or 7 heads. According to the legend, Shesha was born to the sage Kasyapa and his wife Kadru. He was the eldest and the noblest of the other 1000 serpents born to them.
Who were Bharat and Shatrughan?
Shatrughna was born to the virtuous king of Ayodhya, Dasharatha, and his second wife, Queen Sumitra, a princess of Kashi. Dasharatha’s other two wives, Kaushalya and Kaikeyi, had sons as well. Kaushalya had Rama and Kaikeyi had Bharata, who were Shatrughna’s half-brothers. Shatrughna’s twin brother was Lakshmana.
What is the significance of Seshat?
Seshat was also given the epithet “Mistress of the House of Architects” and from at least the Second Dynasty she was associated with a ritual known as “pedj shes” (“stretching the cord”) which was conducted as part of the foundation rituals when erecting stone buildings.
What is Sheshnag in Hindu mythology?
The Sheshnag is a mythical creature which is very commonly seen in Hindu mythology. Sheshnag is usually depicted as a snake with 5 or 7 heads. However, the Vedic scriptures describe it as a snake with a 1000 heads. The Sheshnag occupies a very interesting position in Hindu mythology.
Where is the Sheshnag serpent?
The Sheshnag has not been spotted since ancient times. However it is believed that the gigantic serpent lives in the Sheshnag Lake near Amarnath, in Kashmir. The Sheshnag appears in many mythical Hindu stories. Here are some of the most prominent ones. The most popular depiction of the Sheshnag is the umbrella covering Lord Vishnu and Devi Lakshmi.
Did Seshat invent writing?
According to one myth, it was actually Seshat who invented writing, but it was her husband Thoth who taught the people to write. It is interesting to note that she is the only female character who was actually depicted in the act of writing.