What happened to Ashok Sundari?

The goddess went with the disguised demon and reached his palace. She came to know of his treachery and cursed him to be killed by Nahusha
Nahusha
Nahusha (Sanskrit: नहुष) was a king of the Aila dynasty (Lunar dynasty) at the 3,698,256th position in Indian mythology. He was the son of Āyus, the eldest son of Pururavas, and Prabha, the daughter of Svarbhānu. Nahusha is also mentioned often in the Rigveda, starting in Mandala 1.
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and escaped to her parents' abode Mount Kailash.
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What curse does Ashoka Sundari have?

Once, when the Asura Hunda entered the grove, he was lustful and kidnapped Ashoksundari, who told him that she would only marry the son of Ayus. Ashoksundari cursed Hunda that the son of Ayu will kill him. Ashoksundari then started severe penance.
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How many daughters did Shiva have?

Lord Shiva had three sons and three daughters. Shiva's three daughters are worshipped even today in different parts around the world in different forms. His three sons were Kartikeya, Ganesha and Ayyappa. Lord Shiva's three daughters were Ashok Sundari, Manasa, Jyothi and Ekaveera devi.
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Why did Ashok Sundari marry Nahush?

Due to the effect of this boon, once Ashok Sundari was wandering with her maids in Nandanvan, then there came a demon named Hund. Who was fascinated by the beauty of Ashok Sundari and proposed marriage to Ashok Sundari. But Ashok Sundari told about his boon and marriage that she will be married to Nahusha.
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Does Mahadev have a daughter?

Shiva's daughter was named Ashok Sundari as she rid her mother Parvati of her sorrow ('shok'). Folk tales also refer to the goddess of light, Jyoti, as well as Mansa, who cures snakebites, as his daughters.
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शिव और पार्वती की पुत्री अशोक सुंदरी की ये कहानी नहीं जानते होंगे आप | Shiva-Parvati daughter



Did Parvati get periods?

Parvathi 'menstruates' once in two or three months, but devotees say that until a few years ago, it used to be a monthly affair. Advocate Unnikrishnan Nair, a temple historian, says the Chengannur temple is unlike other temples Shiva temples in the state because of the story of its origins.
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Who is elder son of Lord Shiva?

Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati had two sons named Kartikeya (Kartika) and Ganesha (Vinayaka). The elder was Kartikeya and the younger Ganesha. In South India Kartikeya is popularly known as Lord Subramanya.
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Why did Mahadev cut Brahma's head?

As per Satpatha Brahmana, Brahma created a woman named Usha, who was epitome of feminity. Upon seeing her, Brahma was sexually aroused and approached his own daughter. He forced himself on her and they mated. At this, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of Bhairava and beheaded Brahma.
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Who is the first child of Lord Shiva?

Originally Answered: Who is the 1st son of Shiva? Lord Karthikeya (aslo called Murugan Swami) was the first son of lord Shiva. He was instrumental in devasur Sangram and killed the demon Tarakasur. Kartikeya was appointed as the deva-senapati.
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Who was Kartikeya wife?

Kartikeya's legends vary by region. For example, in the northern and western Indian traditions Kartikeya or Skanda is the perpetual celibate bachelor, though Sanskrit texts mention Devasena as his wife. However, in the Tamil legends he has two consorts, Devayanai (identified with Devasena) and Valli.
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Who is Saraswati father?

The effulgent beauty and sharp intelligence of Saraswati enamoured Her father Brahma so much that He was determined to make His own daughter His consort. But Brahma's incestuous infatuation to His daughter miffed Saraswati so much that She became desperate to avert Her father's lustful gaze.
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Is Mahakali and Parvati same?

Parvati is also the goddess of love and devotion, or Kamakshi; the goddess of fertility, abundance and food/nourishment, or Annapurna. She is also the ferocious Mahakali that wields a sword, wears a garland of severed heads, and protects her devotees and destroys all evil that plagues the world and its beings.
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Is Narmada daughter of Shiva?

Narmada. Devi Narmada is the personification of the Narmada river. She is also known as Rewa. She is one of Lord Shiva's daughters.
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Who used Pashupatastra?

Pashupatastra is the most destructive, powerful, irresistible weapon mentioned in the Hindu mythology. In Mahabharata, only Arjuna; and in Ramayana, sage Vishvamitra and Rama possessed Pashupatastra. It is one of the six Mantramukta weapons that cannot be resisted.
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Why did Parvati cursed Ganga?

Parvati cursed the Devatas

"As all this happened as per the plan and desire of the Devatas, Uma cursed them in a fit of spite. She said, 'I, who was desirous of having a son was prevented by you and therefore, you shall be incapable of begetting children through your wives.
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Who cursed Shiva as linga?

Angered, Bhikshatana slew Vishvaksena and impaled the corpse on his trident, which added to his sin. This form of Shiva with a corpse on his trident is called Kankala-murti ("One with the skeleton"). Bhikshatana, now as Kankala-murti, entered Vishnu's abode and begged for food.
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Where is the 5th Head of Brahma?

It is on the banks of river Alaknanada on a huge stone platform. It offers excellent view of the Himalayas.
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Why Kartikeya is not worshipped?

While it is true that Kartikeya is not worshipped in North as much as he is worshipped in Tamil Nadu (or wherever Tamils are located), he is an ancient Vedic-era deity and there are archaeological evidences of old idols and temples belonging to Kartikeya all over India.
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Why is Kartikeya unmarried?

Lord Kartikeya is Bala Brahmachari and accepted celibacy from the age of five, he has taken vow not to associate with any women and not even seeing their face because he realised associations of women is maya or illusion which drags men into Sansara, the cycle of birth and death, lord Kartikeya was Brahma gyani from ...
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Is ayyappa and Kartikeya same?

Originally Answered: Are Kartikeya and Ayyappa the same? No. Both are different. Ayyappa is a bachelor and Karthikeya is worshipped with two Devis- Devyani and Valli.
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Is it OK to read Hanuman Chalisa during periods?

Don't read hanuman chalisa when you're on your period. Don't bow down to Lord Hanuman after reading the Hanuman chalisa, as Lord Hanuman sees every woman as his mother and doesn't like women bowing down to him. Don't change clothes on hanuman idol as he is a brahmachari or celibate.
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Why should we not touch God during periods?

[5] Menstruating girls and women are also restricted from offering prayers and touching holy books. [6] The underlying basis for this myth is also the cultural beliefs of impurity associated with menstruation.
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Can we enter temple during periods?

Women monks and devotees are also allowed to enter the temple even during menstruation. In many parts of India, menstruation is still considered to be impure in the Hindu faith. Women are prohibited from participating in normal life while menstruating.
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