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Sage Markandeya: The Sage Who Conquered Death
Markandeya is the immortal sage whose devotion, by tradition, conquered death itself. His name is linked to the Markandeya Purana and the celebrated Devi Mahatmya.
Vibhishana: The Righteous Brother of Ravana
Brother of Ravana, devotee of Rama, defector at Lanka, crowned king after the war — and one of the seven chiranjivins.
Hanuman: Bajrangbali, the Devotee of Rama
Son of Vayu and Anjana, Rudra-amsha, leaper across the ocean, devotee of Rama, chiranjivi — the complete life of Hanuman.
Raksha Bandhan: The Sacred Thread of Protection, Love and Dharmic Bonds
Explore the profound spiritual depths of Raksha Bandhan — the ancient Vedic festival of the sacred protective thread. From the mythologies of Indra and Shachi, Draupadi and Krishna, and Yama and Yamuna, to the step-by-step ritual, regional variations across India, and the cosmic symbolism of the rakhi thread, this scholarly exploration reveals why this festival of brother-sister bonds is one of the most spiritually rich celebrations in the Sanathana tradition.