బ్లాగులు — Ashoka Sundari

Hindu mythology is vast and filled with divine tales of gods, goddesses, and their celestial offspring.   When we think of the divine family of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, we often remember their sons Lord Ganesha and Lord Murugan (Kartikeya). However, very few are aware of their lesser-known daughter, Ashoka Sundari. Unlike her famous siblings, Ashoka Sundari’s story remains hidden in the pages of ancient texts, often overlooked in mainstream mythology.  What’s her birth story?  The story of Ashoka Sundari's birth is mentioned in the Padma Purana. According to mythology, Goddess Parvati, while spending time on Mount Kailash, felt lonely...