"What if the very temples we seek solace in were once the handiwork of beings deemed dark and powerful?" The Asuras, often portrayed as the antagonists in Hindu mythology, are far more complex than ...

What if mythology’s biggest plot twist is that history is written by the victors and the Devas just had better PR? Most people think "Asura" means demon, but ancient texts tell a different story.

According to the ancient texts, this celestial event was a joint attempt by the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) to obtain Amrit, the elixir of immortality. During the ritual, a Kumbh (pot ...