Kundakka and Mandakka
The two naughty and mischievous little Asura twins. When you begin reading the book,
look out for their chaotic deeds which make their mother go mad!
The Boon and Bane of Bhasmasura
Upon getting his wish being granted by Lord Shiva, Bhasmasura becomes an incredibly powerful Asura,
seeking to destroy everything in his path, with the touch of his hands.
Shiva's Great Escape
As the newly overpowered Bhasmasura challenges the gods,
Shiva makes a run from cave to cave, being unable to break his own promise made to the demon.
The Threat that went completely wrong
Two mere Asura servants threatened Goddess Parvati that their masters were going to terrorize the heavens and kill her 'husband'. Parvati's counter challenge back to them incited one of the fiercest Asura wars, where Parvati transformed into Devi Kali, and obliterated all the Asuras that came to mock and fight her.
Tricking Vishnu
The Thousand-Handed Banasura and his dawrf minister, Kumbhanda tricked Lord Vishnu into agreeing to one of their simple-sounding wishes- making the latter run from one gate to another, in Patala!
The Incredible Music of Banasura & the Dance of Nataraj
The Divine Lord Shiva was mesmerized by the music that Banasura could play with his thousand hands, that the former gave himself into dancing and staying distracted, with a lakh of his goblin disciples dancing alongside their master.
Krishna's Rage on Banasura
As Krishna saw through the malice and manipulation of Banasura, his rage knew no bounds- leading him to fling the Sudarshan Chakra at Banasura and cutting off one of his 1000 Hands.
The Curse on Vatapi
When the mischief of Atapi and Vatapi threatened a sage in the forest, the latter curse Vatapi to become a Billy Goat for life!
The Shape-shifting Asuras
One of those days in Ayodhaya, when King Mitrasasha came across a shape-shifting Asura, that could transform itself from a kitten into a Tiger!
The Evil Plans of Kingara
When the Asura known as 'Kingara' mysteriously entered King Mitra's palace kitchen, he surely cooked up a vengeful plan against the King, apart from cooking the dishes!
Gajasura's Might
As the construction of the 'Stairway to Heaven' was on its way, the strength of the stairway needed to be tested. Thus Kalakanj's pet, Gajasura, rammed against the goliath stairway to test its stregth.
What Narad Muni does Best
Narad praises the architecture, designs and foundations built by the Great Asura King, Mahabali; while walking with the new King Kalakanj- who clearly doesn't appreciate.
