Hiranyakashipu was no ordinary demon. He didn’t inherit power; he forged it through years of intense penance, sacrifice, and unwavering austerity. After countless trials, Brahma granted him a boon so ...

This week, readers write about keeping ancient traditions and customs alive and how technology will continue to transform society and the future.

The Immortal Tyrant Hiranyakashipu was one of the most powerful Asuras in Hindu mythology. He was granted a boon by Lord ...

Holi traditionally celebrates the triumph of good over evil, commemorating the victory of the supreme being Vishnu over the evil king Hiranyakashipu. But Philips said her event is about community ...

The meaning comes from various stories in Hindu mythology. One famous tale is about an arrogant demon king Hiranyakashipu, who ordered his son, Prahlad, to be burned alive after he defied his ...

The Bhagwata Purana in its seventh chapter refers to the legend of Prahlad and Holika, where Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation of Narasimha kills Hiranyakashipu, the leader of the asuras or demons.