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For use in questions involving reason behind names of people, Devas, places and just about anything related to Hindu mythology, scripture, culture, etc.

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Are there temples where the deity is simply called "Vishnu"?

The most famous of them are a part of the 5 Vishnu temples built by Pandavas (one each), but it can be argued that the deity is Lord Krishna, even though the name goes by Maha Vishnu temple. …
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Was Laxman Kumara named after Lakshmana?

However, what interests me is the proximity of his name, "Laxman Kumara", to that of Lord Rama's brother, Lakshmana. … Are there any mentions about him being named after Lakshmana, or about how they chose his name? 1(they had another daughter, Lakshma, who was the wife of Samba, son of Lord Krishna) …
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Was Laxman Kumara named after Lakshmana?

In the book, The Mahabharata: A Modern Rendering - By Ramesh Menon, which is a new abridged version of the Mahabharata, the author mentions that: Duryodhana’s beautiful son Lakshmana Kumara rides …
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What is the difference between Shrimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita?

What is the difference between Shrimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita? Srimad Bhagavatam or the Bhagavat Puran, is the 5th major purana amongst 18 different puranas. It contains 12 different parts …
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