The story of Onam and Raksha Bandhan | Trivikrama Panel, Mamallapuram

The Varaha Mandapa at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu is a 7th-century rock-cut cave temple built by the Pallava kings. On a wall inside, you can see a beautifully carved sculpture called the Trivikrama panel. It tells the story of King Mahabali and Vamana, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The popular version of this tale ends with the connection between Mahabali and the festival of Onam. But there is a lesser-known sequel to this story. It is one of the many charming stories that explain the origin of the festival of Raksha Bandhan (or Rakhi). The panel also tells the story of King Trishanku; you can see his image on one side of the panel, hanging upside down in an awkward position. Now how does he fit into this storyline? This short video will take you through all these fascinating stories from Hindu mythology.
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  • @Yash-rg9sv
    @Yash-rg9sv Жыл бұрын

    In Maharashtra and Karnataka , we celebrate this home coming of King Mahabali is celebrated on the day of Bali Pratipada (the day next to Deepavali Lakshmi pooja ) .

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @ph6263

    @ph6263

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes right. Not sure about Karnataka but we from the farmers community from Maharashtra can confirm this.

  • @Anonymous001
    @Anonymous001 Жыл бұрын

    Why is this Gem Channel is not discovered by Many? Really Interesting form of Story Telling

  • @siddhu_jai
    @siddhu_jai Жыл бұрын

    7:50 Trishanku's reason for depiction is unbelievably amazing 💯🔥

  • @thekinds3941
    @thekinds3941 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks you guys for coming back

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @Vikram_l
    @Vikram_l Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful rendering of three different subjects interwoven into each other done with such aplomb and grace. Thank you so much for deciphering the intricate masterpieces bequeathed to us by the Pallavas.

  • @zarnasanghavi416
    @zarnasanghavi416 Жыл бұрын

    I love your video. You guys are doing such a great job at keeping our culture alive 👏👏👏

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @ArunShankartheRealOne
    @ArunShankartheRealOne Жыл бұрын

    Mam, I suggest a minor correction at 1:24 Mahabali was an Asura/Daitya, not a Demon. Unlike Demons, who are described as antigods in Abrahamic religions, many Asuras were devotees of God.

  • @hookzgaming835
    @hookzgaming835 Жыл бұрын

    Actually the boon was that Mahabali can come 3 times and we Maharashtrians celebrate the coming of bali raja on the third, forth or day ( according to the local tradition, in Maharashtra it’s considered 5th day) of Deepavali, which is bali pratipada, women make idols of cow dung depicting the bali rajyam which consists of gavlani (gopikas of bali rajyam), Draupadi- Pandavas and Bali raja and his wives. These are made from the dhanatrayodashi to bali pratipada each day the number of idols are increased and are worshipped everyday.

  • @tridharafashions5913
    @tridharafashions591311 ай бұрын

    How much curiosity was for the children who were listening stories from parents when there was no internet ,phone ,tv This is how invention begins Our ancient people are so intelligent

  • @sriramr2437
    @sriramr2437 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! Absolutely fascinating. Link between Mahabali and Raksha Bandhan was wonderful. I was really amazed to know the location of Trishanku heaven 😍 . Glad to see you back

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :) Glad you liked it.

  • @vijayasarathy.athikesavan
    @vijayasarathy.athikesavan Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful story to come back. Look forward to more.

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @metacontent
    @metacontent Жыл бұрын

    What a nice little short, that packs a punch in myth, connection and insight!

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @venkateshkandasamy3914
    @venkateshkandasamy3914 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the nice video, waiting for the next video!

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Coming soon...

  • @The-Seeker-
    @The-Seeker- Жыл бұрын

    We can read the joy and passion in your face, while you tell the stories! What a glorious minds you are! Fantastic work!

  • @hometv-sr
    @hometv-sr Жыл бұрын

    Wowwwww. Such amazing story telling

  • @swastikdev8908
    @swastikdev89085 ай бұрын

    Great presentation, I loved it

  • @striker44
    @striker44 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant storytelling from ancient historical stone carvings!

  • @kidskeukenhoff1153
    @kidskeukenhoff1153 Жыл бұрын

    Sir and Madam what a nice way of telling stories . I am ardent fan of you all . I teach my little son all these stories and make him sleep . As a trainer I also use your stories for my presentation Thank you master ❤.

  • @Good_Thoughts5254
    @Good_Thoughts5254 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to know about trisanku story. Not clearly known about this earlier 👍

  • @JBC100
    @JBC10010 ай бұрын

    Love it...thank you

  • @geethachandrasekar8157
    @geethachandrasekar8157 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely stories, well narrated. You all are experts in conveying a lot in brief. Good to see you back Akila.

  • @medinalamaison4772
    @medinalamaison47729 ай бұрын

    I'm so mesmerized 😍😍😍

  • @jayanandini4516
    @jayanandini4516 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Really appreciate how you presented the stories. Loved to hear them. I subscribed to your channel.

  • @user-bm1dw5gf8j
    @user-bm1dw5gf8j9 ай бұрын

    wonderful story ...

  • @shibanibanerjee8458
    @shibanibanerjee8458 Жыл бұрын

    So informative and nice way of presentation.please keep posting more and more, tons of love ❤️

  • @vinuvincentv
    @vinuvincentv Жыл бұрын

    Loved it ❤

  • @tivo3720
    @tivo3720 Жыл бұрын

    Thanku for presenting such beautiful stories... It's our culture and history which tied us ❤ .

  • @aditichavan3427
    @aditichavan3427 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice story and Excellent Presentation. ..Good Job Again by Team Story trails 👏👏👏

  • @Sunny12-23
    @Sunny12-23 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful stories from our ancient traditions. Really like your style of narration - perfect for children and adults.

  • @anand3165
    @anand316510 ай бұрын

    U guys are excellent

  • @ashishmurali9047
    @ashishmurali9047 Жыл бұрын

    Superb!

  • @dnd-yd2uu
    @dnd-yd2uu6 ай бұрын

    5:07 that is so cool that the real raksha bandhan was for the raksha of brother with the love and power of the Feminine energy😮❤, it just breaks all the rhetoric created by relentless skeptics that Raksha Bandhan is "patriarchal"

  • @infinite5795
    @infinite5795 Жыл бұрын

    Odias call this day Gamha Purnami, where cattle is tied beautiful threads and worshipped along with the Earth goddess( Bhuin Debi). Also, it's believed that Sri Krishna and Radha begin their Monsoon adventures from this day and they are traditionally sat in bamboo swings and people imitate the Gopis, by swinging along with the divine couple and singing their praise, hence its also called Jhulana or Jhulana Jyatra.

  • @rajeshkumar-gw1qm
    @rajeshkumar-gw1qm Жыл бұрын

    Wow great explain, thanks a lot 👏👏👏

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @karthik9237
    @karthik9237 Жыл бұрын

    Waiting for your beatiful next stories!!

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Many more coming soon!

  • @geethachandrasekar8157
    @geethachandrasekar81579 ай бұрын

    Superbly narrated. Intetesting stories. Brief but important, intetesting stories.

  • @kalpanams7395
    @kalpanams7395 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 🙏🙏🙏

  • @rajumudaliar1501
    @rajumudaliar1501 Жыл бұрын

    Good story telling and good information Awaiting the next.,... ..

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @Amitdas-gk2it
    @Amitdas-gk2it Жыл бұрын

    Interesting

  • @ryandscion
    @ryandscion Жыл бұрын

    Good content guys.. 👍

  • @StorytrailsChannel

    @StorytrailsChannel

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @akshaywandhekar2731
    @akshaywandhekar27315 ай бұрын

    We Marathi people say every year इडा पिडा टळो आणि बळीचे राज्य यावे

  • @suganyar2455
    @suganyar2455Ай бұрын

    Pleasant 8mins video

  • @hometv-sr
    @hometv-sr Жыл бұрын

    We should get an option for a million likes for this story telling and brillyvideo

  • @subhasishganguly5588
    @subhasishganguly5588 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to point this out that its better not to call/indicate Asuras as demons. That is not accurate term or interpretation. Its better to call them what they really were Asuras as they were as mighty if not more as devas, and they were not evil.

  • @five_cube
    @five_cube Жыл бұрын

  • @Ghulatz
    @Ghulatz Жыл бұрын

    Woaw more

  • @jayaramr
    @jayaramr Жыл бұрын

    Why was the name Mahabalipuram changed to Mamallapuram? The former name seems to be more appropriate, at least in the context of this story.

  • @quest4nandy
    @quest4nandy9 ай бұрын

    Correct me if wrong... So the only avatar out of 10 where a good man is banished

  • @dnd-yd2uu
    @dnd-yd2uu6 ай бұрын

    I don't see any Tamilian, IG Hinduism has ended in Tamil Nadu, well seeing their hate for Hinduism IG it was obvious.......but one thing that will prevail is the hate for other Indians or Hindus for that matter😕😔😢

  • @williamsatish25
    @williamsatish25 Жыл бұрын

    Is it Namuchi or Trishanku?

  • @nichu518
    @nichu518 Жыл бұрын

    Could you add the names of the narrators pls

  • @Sykik.reader
    @Sykik.reader Жыл бұрын

    Nice story. But how would you explain why Rakshabandan is not celeberated in Kerala or in Tamilnadu traditionally, and same for oonam in the gangetic belt? Is this just you finding an interesting observation to make the story trail interesting, or you are seriously proposing it as a historical significance of those two celebrations that are distantly celebrated? 😀

  • @SonOfJesus777
    @SonOfJesus7779 ай бұрын

    Where are the Hindu gods and goddesses now?

  • @RamaKrishnan-ml3mt
    @RamaKrishnan-ml3mt Жыл бұрын

    Vamana is the rising sun. He takes 3 steps- one ascending, next descending, and third one in the unknown world of night.He is thrivikrama.Onam is to remember Him.

  • @darkroomentertainment5882

    @darkroomentertainment5882

    Жыл бұрын

    In keralam Onam is celebrating for Mahabali.. As return of our king. Vamana considered as a cheater

  • @RamaKrishnan-ml3mt

    @RamaKrishnan-ml3mt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@darkroomentertainment5882 Sorry for your ignorance!

  • @darkroomentertainment5882

    @darkroomentertainment5882

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RamaKrishnan-ml3mt same to you

  • @GigachadPeron

    @GigachadPeron

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@darkroomentertainment5882visshnu a cheater?? that came from a christian christian or muslim dog mind not a hindu, Vishnu always loved his devotee Mahabali or his grandad pralahad🥰

  • @jainvikas5937
    @jainvikas5937 Жыл бұрын

    Make video on Jains nd their dynasties In Karnataka jainism has ruled almost more than 500-700 years nd it was very growing in south India Tamilnadu trivendram karnataka etc Our country got name Bharat from the son of 1st jain tirthankar rishabhdeva Please do let world know that jainism is the oldest nd what is the specialty of this religion Nd how it’s population declined in such bad way

  • @boomboom21604
    @boomboom216043 ай бұрын

    He was nt a demon

  • @2024south
    @2024south Жыл бұрын

    Crypto Chrischun

  • @billi16
    @billi169 ай бұрын

    But in South India,Rakshabandan is not celebrated.

  • @vaisakhraveendran-ri2nu
    @vaisakhraveendran-ri2nu Жыл бұрын

    Confusing! Raksha bandhan is not celebrated much in kerala and is not part of Malayali culture. Why is one festival(Onam) celebrated so widely in Kerala, while the other (Raksha bandhan) one is not much celebrated, as in other parts of India? One possibility is that there could be multiple kings named 'Mahabali' and the king Mahabali related to Onam is not the same as one related to Rakshabandhan. Feels like something is out of place with this conclusion.

  • @shyamraa
    @shyamraa Жыл бұрын

    Trishansku was worried he will loose his spiritual progress he made. He was old when he made the request! It has got nothing to do with his beauty! Asur idiots manipulate every Sura story!

  • @aserilalit
    @aserilalit10 ай бұрын

    Your imagination is influenced by Jatak kathas found all over South East Asia 😂😂😂

  • @MrJekyllDrHyde1
    @MrJekyllDrHyde1 Жыл бұрын

    How do you 'cover' a spherical earth with a flat foot ? That doesn't make sense.

  • @trueRationalThinker

    @trueRationalThinker

    Жыл бұрын

    How did your Jesus walk in water?? I am really amused bro...i even heard that He used to heal dead person Why didn't your jesus pass that technology to his followers

  • @GobiSubramaniam

    @GobiSubramaniam

    Жыл бұрын

    Earth is round/spherical. He does not need to touch everything to cover it. He just need to touch the land and water and automatically, everything in between is His by association. Just like touching an arm is also considered touching (part of) your body.

  • @chinanumbawun111

    @chinanumbawun111

    Жыл бұрын

    Please learn to differentiate between symbolism and reality 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @ankurantil6137

    @ankurantil6137

    9 ай бұрын

    If foot is large enough all of Earth will hide beneath it, even if the earth is sphere, and in Indian many temples 1000s of year old..... Earth is always shown as sphere......with heliocentric model....earth situated on a back of a tortoise ... thank you 🙏

  • @atrikashyap9999
    @atrikashyap9999 Жыл бұрын

    hahah , get yours history / story right. know the facts. bali was a hypocite, he made everyone do rituals . but rituals karmakand , were for show only, like today brahmins. he shows ppl that he was good , he was very good in wearing a mask of good. all avatars come to protect the sadhus - his ppl / good / truth only. if he was good/ truth god would have never had to come. know u r facts.

  • @satheeshkumarvenkatesan6599
    @satheeshkumarvenkatesan6599 Жыл бұрын

    A just Dravidian king was killed by Brahmins and later the story spinned to portray as a blessing by God.

  • @ronukken

    @ronukken

    Жыл бұрын

    They are good in making stories after stories, after a bad act. Jo jeetha, wohi sikandher

  • @chinanumbawun111

    @chinanumbawun111

    Жыл бұрын

    If Brahmins really wanted to, they couldve made him as an evil man who had to be wiped out

  • @satheeshkumarvenkatesan6599

    @satheeshkumarvenkatesan6599

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@chinanumbawun111 he is literally being called "demon" king and the moral, a demon king however good he is, should not be let alive and Vishnu does the dirty job of wiping hin out. Unfortunately for Brahmins they could spin the story only to certain extent. They can't fabricate stories of these demon kings ever being cruel to his subjects. They needed a justification to kill him, that's all. Most temples in South India, both Saiva and Vaishnava have the same standard template for their Sthala purana or festivals. Some demon king (dark skinned with moustache) is given a boon by the gods, he becomes too powerful, captures all world's, becomes a threat to Devas ( fair skinned clean shaven poonul/ jeanu clan), uses the boon against gods. Now threatened devas seek some x god to save them. This god executes a peculiar plan to slay the demon. Vamana, Narakasura, Mahishasura, Hiranyan, Ravana.. list goes on. Between 8th to 14th centuries, lot of dravidian kings were assassinated by Brahmins. People continued to love those kings. Later these stories were spinned to appropriate their killing but not anger the subjects. Conquest of Aryans over Dravidian land.

  • @chinanumbawun111

    @chinanumbawun111

    Жыл бұрын

    @@satheeshkumarvenkatesan6599 very nice fairytales 😂😂😂

  • @satheeshkumarvenkatesan6599

    @satheeshkumarvenkatesan6599

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@chinanumbawun111 entire oi called hindooism exists purely on fairytales.