Arthatatvam

  There was once an Asura named Surapadman. He was the son of Sage Kashyapa and Maya. He once performed a severe penance to please Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva who was pleased, appeared before him. Surapadman then asked for a boon that no one should be able to defeat him except Lord Shiva's offspring who would be born to Lord Shiva through Lord Shiva's union with a woman. Lord Shiva granted him this boon. After this, Surapadman became very powerful and along with his brothers, Tarakasura and Simamukha conquered the three worlds. Soon, Lord Kartikeya was born to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Then a fierce battle was fought between the Devas and Asuras. Lord Murugan who was a part of this battle first killed Tarakasura and then Simamukha. Finally a huge battle ensued between Lord Murugan and Surapadman and Surapadman was soon killed. But, Surapadman reappeared in the form of a mango tree upon being killed  and asked for Lord Murugan's forgiveness. Then, Lord Murugan with his spea...

  The son of Varaha Avatar of Lord Vishnu and Bhoomi Devi was Narakasura. Though born from divinity, he was evil in his ways and caused trouble to the Devas(Gods). He once stole Varuna's(God of the ocean) umbrella, Aditi's (Mother of Devas) earrings and a few other things and escaped from Amaravati(Indra's abode). Lord Indra went to seek help from Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, along with his wife Satyabhama, went to defeat Narakasura. Both of them left seated on Garuda(Vishnu's vehicle). They had to pass through huge mountains, breaking them. They then had to go through a tsunami, fire and gale. Vishnu's discus helped them to overcome these hurdles. After overcoming all these hurdles, when they finally reached Narakasura's palace, they had to face the five headed guard of the palace named Mura. But, within no time, Lord Krishna killed Mura with his discus. Enraged, Mura's seven sons came to fight with Krishna, but to no avail. They too were killed soon. Then N...

  There was once an Asura(Demon) named Mahisha. He performed a severe penance to please Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma who was pleased with Mahisa's penance, appeared before him. Mahisha asked Lord Brahma a boon that he can be killed only by a woman. Lord Brahma granted his wish. (Mahisha thought women were weak and that he had gained immortality by tricking Brahma). Mahishasura along with other Asuras then fought a war with the Devas(Gods). The Asuras defeated the Devas. The Devas then approached the trinity gods(Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). The trinity gods in a fit of rage created a Goddess who was none other than Goddess Durga. All the Devas then offered their weapons to Durga. Goddess Durga then fought a battle with Mahisasura and other Asuras. Soon, she defeated them and all the Devas praised her.