Character of the Day: AGNI

(Agni and Sita : Agni Pariksha)

AGNI is the god of fire. The Sanskrit name is related to the Latin word ignis, meaning "fire" as in the English word "ignite" or "igneous rocks." As a fire god, Agni consumes offerings made to him at the fire altar.

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Holiday: People light lamps for Diwali, and there are bonfires for Holi.

Ramayana: Agni protects Sita during the fire test, called Agni Pariksha. In the legend of the Maya Sita, he rescues her from being kidnapped by Ravana, replacing her with a double.

Mahabharata: Arjuna and Krishna burned the Khandava Forest to satisfy Agni.

Devdutt.com: Mouth of the gods

Kindle: Agni by L. Subramanya ($1)

Videos:

Agni, The God of Fire

Altar of Fire

Swaha, Wife of Agni