What is the story behind Parshuram?

According to mythology, Parshuram, the son of sage Jamadagni and Renuka, was born on this day. Parshuram Jayanti coincides with the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya and falls on the third day of the Full Moon phase or Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh. Legends say, Lord Parshuram descended on earth to remove the evil.

Why did Parashurama created Kerala?

The aim of his birth was to deliver the world from the arrogant oppression of the ruling caste, the Kshatriyas. Puranas say that it was Parasuram who planted the 64 Brahmin families in Kerala, whom he brought down from the north in order to expiate his slaughter of the Kshatriyas .

Is Lord Parashurama still alive?

The birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram is going to be celebrated on 26th April this year. Even today, Parashurama is doing penance on the Mandaranchal mountain, Parashurama is the grandson of sage Ritchik and son of Jamadagni. His mother’s name was Renuka.

Why did Parshuram threw his axe?

He was advised that, to save his soul from damnation, he must hand over the lands he had conquered to the Brahmins. He did as they advised and sat in meditation at Gokarna. From Gokarna he reached Kanyakumari and threw his axe northward across the ocean.

What is the story of Lord Parashurama in Kerala?

There is a temple dedicated to Lord Parashurama in South Goa as well. The legend also says that Parashurama brought 64 brahmin families from north and settled them in Kerala to make up for the killing of Kshatriya kings. One of the most popular stories about Lord Parashurama was that he beheaded his mother.

Who was King Mahabali?

The Legend of King Mahabali, Vamana & Story of Onam. Grandson of Prahlada, devotee of Vishnu, though a king of Rakshasas, he ruled with righteousness and the welfare of the subjects at heart. Mahabali conquered the world, but is mostly known for the charity he had done to lord Vamana, in the following event.

What is the story of Parasurama in Mahabharata?

The Story of Parasurama also appears in Mahabharata, wherein it was mentioned that Drona obtained all his divine weapons from the former. Drona heard that the illustrious Brahmana Jamadagnya, Rama the son of Jamadagni, had expressed a desire of giving away all his wealth to Brahmanas.

What is the story of Mahabali and Vindhyavali?

Mahabali placed his hand with tulasi leaves upon Vamana’s hands, while Vindhyavali poured water from the golden jug as the priest’s chanted verses symbolic of the act of giving. At once the heavenly drums began to sound from all directions of the earth. Heavens rained petals of flowers on Mahabali and Vaamana.