In 'Devi and Her Avatars', Alka Pande explores forms of the goddess in Hindu mythology and her impact on art and culture.

In Hindu mythology, Mohini is the name given to the disguised form of Lord Vishnu and since the lord appeared in this form on the ekadashi tithi, the day began to be celebrated as ‘Mohini Ekadashi’ ...

Vishnu in his Mohini avatar used her discus to behead Rahu. The asura had disguised himself amongst the devas to consume the nectar of invincibility. Mohini saw through the disguise and attacked ...

The Vaishnava Mohini Ekadashi is devotedly observed by Hare Krishna followers in the honour of Lord Vishnu. By observing a vrat on this day, all the past sins will be destroyed and the person lives a ...

Generally, Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. As per astrologer Pandit Kalki Ram, in the Hindu calendar, Mohini Ekadashi ...