The festival of Janamashtami - Celebrates the birth of Krishna, An avatar of Lord Vishnu, Born to rid the world of evil Kansa. The story of his magical escape from prison, Across the flooded river Yamuna. Helped by a snake called Shesh Naag, His arrival at the home of Nand and Yashoda!" --Back cover.

A box set of ten of the books in the 'Amma Tell Me' Series. The set includes the following books: 1. Amma Tell Me About Holi! 2. Amma Tell Me About Diwali! 3. Amma Tell Me About Ramayana! 4. Amma Tell Me About Ganesha! 5. Amma Tell Me About Krishna! 6. Amma Tell Me How Krishna Fought The Demons! 7. Amma Tell Me How Krishna Destroyed Kansa! 8. Amma Tell Me About Hanuman! 9. Amma Tell Me How Hanuman Crossed The Ocean! 10. Amma Tell Me About Hanuman's Adventures In Lanka!

"When Kansa learnt of Krishna's escape, his rage knew no bound. He summoned all his demons and ordered, 'I want that boy found!' This is the story of how one by one, Krishna bravely fought them all: how Putana, Trinavarta, Vatasura, and Bakasura all met their fall"--Back cover.

Immerse into one of the most fascinating tales from Hindu mythology with Amma, Klaka and Kiki. The story of how the arch enemies, the devas and the asuras, came together to churn the great ocean to seek divine amrita. Learn how Vishnu, the preserver, enabled this monumental task, assuming the form of Kurma, a tortoise, in his second avatar. Find out how the devas were able to overcome the asuras with the help of an enchantress and how the notorious Rahu and Ketu came to be. 'Amma Tell Me' is a charming and informative series of children's books that introduces the major Hindu festivals and stories from mythology to young readers, and is perfect for families wanting to share stories of Hinduism with their children or for educators looking for a resource on the Hindu culture for their students. Written in rhyme with vivid, captivating illustrations, this series brings Hindu mythology to its readers in a fun and engaging way. The series has 14 books.

In rhyming text, describes how the ten-armed woman named Durga was created to defeat the immortal demon Mahisha, and details how her achievements are celebrated in Durga Puja, the ten-day festival of song, worship, and prayer.

Instruction On Ritual Worship. Puja Or Ritual Worship Of Images Of God Or Gods Has A Special Place In Spiritual Sadhana. The Puja Is A Simple Expression Of Our Love And Devotion, A Means Of Drawing Near To The Divine. The Idea Of Puja Is To Take The Seeker’s Mind From The Known To The Unknown. To Understand The Supreme Reality, We Need A Pure Mind Which Is The Reflecting Media Of The Infinite Consciousness. Puja Is Not Only Performed In Temples, But Also Can Be Done In Our Homes. Both Men And Women Can Do Puja. It Is Especially Effective If Done Daily. The Object Of Rituals Is To Create Thoughts And Vibrations Of Spiritual Forces In And Around Us. Partial Contents: Altar Articles; Preparation And Procedure; Offerings; Ashtottara Sata Namavalli (108 Names) Of: Mata Amritanandamayi, Devi, The Divine Mother, Sri Krishna, Siva, Sri Rama, With English Transliteration And Meaning. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.

Pixar animator and Academy Award–nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay’s Super Team) brings to life Hinduism’s most important gods and goddesses—and one sacred stone—in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant’s head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the “Black One” (she’s a bit goth); and what “Hare Krishna” really means. “Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism.”—USA Today

Amma, universally known as "The Hugging Saint," went through a two-decade transformation from a simple fisherman's daughter to an international wonder worshiped by millions. Gail "Gayatri" Tredwell was there every step of the way--from early devotee to head female disciple, ever-present personal attendant, handmaiden, whipping post, and unwilling keeper of some devastating secrets. Because she became fluent in the Malayalam language and had continual intimate proximity to Amma for twenty years, Tredwell is uniquely capable of portraying this famous woman. She tells her tale with straightforward honesty, fairness, and a dash of Aussie snap and wit. Although the guru's flaws are a necessary part of her story and awakening, she strives to be factual throughout, digging deep to eschew victim frameworks and take responsibility for her own role in accepting the abuse and perpetuating the lies. Tredwell takes us vividly through her varying stages, starting with naïveté and innocent devotion, then on to dawning awareness and confusion, finally to emotional breakdown and her shocking "enlightenment"--her realization that the liberation she urgently required was is in fact liberation from her own guru

"We celebrate Ganesha's birthday with so much fun and lots of fanfare. His idols are offered to the rolling seas with ardent prayer and tender care. Lord Ganesha, loved by one and all, is the divine sone of Shiva and Parvati. And this is the story of how he and his jumbo elephant head came to be!"--Amazon.com