Which Indian mythology is best?

Top 5 Indian Mythology Books

• Palace of Illusions — Top Indian Mythology Books. The Palace of Illusions — Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.
• My Gita — Top Indian Mythology Books. My GITA — Devdutt Pattanaik.
• Rise of Kali — Top Indian Mythology Books. Ajaya: Rise of Kali — Anand Neelkantan.
• Kalki — Top Indian Mythology Books.

Why is Hindu mythology the best?

In terms of scripture, it is a delightful concoction of epic stories of morality and righteousness. Epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana narrate divine stories of the never-ending battle between good and evil. These are the reasons that the rich history of Hindu mythology is fascinating for both Hindus and non-Hindus.

Is Mahabharata a myth?

Appearing in its present form about 400 ce, the Mahabharata consists of a mass of mythological and didactic material arranged around a central heroic narrative that tells of the struggle for sovereignty between two groups of cousins, the Kauravas (sons of Dhritarashtra, the descendant of Kuru) and the Pandavas (sons of …

What are the best books about Hindu mythology?

The Shiva Trilogy is one of the best examples of Indian Mythology books. There are three books in this series- Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas, and The Oath of Vayuputras. These books take the commonly-known story of Shiva, the Hindu God, and add their own spin to it.

Who are the gods and goddesses of Hinduism?

Examples of Hindu deities (from top): Brahma, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Harihara and Ardhanarishvara. Hindu deities are the gods and goddesses in Hinduism. The terms and epithets for deity within the diverse traditions of Hinduism vary, and include Deva, Devi, Ishvara, Bhagavān and Bhagavati .

What are the myths of Hinduism?

Myth 1: Hinduism is a religion. The most obvious misconception about Hinduism is that we tend to see it as a religious faith. To be precise, Hinduism is a way of life, a dharma. Dharma does not mean religion; it is the law that governs all action.

Is there a single Hinduism holy book?

Hinduism does not have a single holy book, but several holy scriptures (holy books or texts.) Together they support and guide Hindus in their daily life, family and in society. Neither is there any one person who wrote the main ideas down. They have also contributed to the way in which Hindus worship.