Hindu Deities and Epics

In Hindu mythology, sage Vishwamitra cursed Rambha and turned her to stone. According to the legend, Rambha distracted Vishwamitra during his meditation, angering him. This led to the curse that turned her into a stone (or rock). Rama, Shiva, and Parvati were not involved in this particular curse episode.

Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, killed his mother Renuka at the behest of his father Jamadagni. According to the legend, Jamadagni ordered his sons to kill their mother for an alleged moral lapse; only Parashurama obeyed, which pleased his father and earned him divine weapons. This demonstrates his extreme obedience to his father's command.

According to Hindu mythology, Krishna married Jambavati, the daughter of Jambavan, the king of bears (not Dwarka as the question states). Jambavati was one of Krishna's eight principal queens (Ashtabharya). Ganesha, Arjuna, and Kubera were not married to Jambavati in any mythological account.

In Hindu mythology, Balarama (Krishna's elder brother) married Revati, the daughter of King Kakudmi (also known as Raivata) of Dwarka (or Anarta). Balarama and Revati had notable sons including Nishatha and Ulmuka. Yudhisthira, Nakula, and Krishna were not married to Revati in any mythological tradition.

Dhruva was the son of King Uttanapada and his wife Suneeti. After being insulted by his stepmother Suruchi and denied his father's lap, young Dhruva performed severe penance and pleased Lord Vishnu, who granted him the boon of becoming the Dhruva (Pole) star - eternal and unmovable in the sky. Samba was Krishna's son, Kaliya was a serpent defeated by Krishna, and Aja was Dasharatha's father and Rama's grandfather.

In Hindu mythology, the bow Ajagava (also known as Ajagava or Pinaka) belonged to Lord Shiva. It was one of the celestial bows, alongside Vishnu's Sharanga. Shiva's bow plays a crucial role in the Ramayana when it becomes the test for Sita's swayamvara, which Rama successfully strings and breaks.

Lord Ganesha is typically depicted holding the pasha (noose) and ankusha (goad or elephant prod) as two of his key attributes. The pasha (noose) captures worldly attachments and pulls devotees toward spiritual wisdom, while the ankusha (goad) serves to guide - traditionally used to control elephants, it metaphorically guides the mind away from ignorance and toward enlightenment. These are among the most iconic weapons/objects shown in Ganesha iconography.

Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Hindu mythology. According to legend, Parvati created Ganesha from clay and breathed life into him, while Shiva later beheaded him and replaced it with an elephant head. Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are a divine couple but not Ganesha's parents, and Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati are another divine couple responsible for creation.

Daruka was Krishna's charioteer during the Kurukshetra war. The other options (Chitrasena, Yudamanyu, Satyaki) were all warriors who fought in the battle but were not Krishna's charioteer. Krishna drove his own chariot with Daruka assisting, while serving as Arjuna's charioteer.

In Hindu mythology, the sage Vishwamitra cursed the celestial nymph Rambha and turned her to stone. This incident occurred when Rambha disrupted Vishwamitra's penance. The curse highlights the power of sages and the consequences of interfering with their spiritual practices in Hindu tradition.

Balaram, brother of Krishna, is traditionally depicted carrying a hala (plough) and a gada (mace). The plough represents his agricultural role, while the mace shows his warrior strength. Hanuman carries a mace, Bhima carries a mace, and Angad is not associated with these weapons.

Lord Ganesha was born to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Parvati created Ganesha from clay/sandalpaste to guard her while she bathed, and Shiva later beheaded him and restored him with an elephant head. Vishnu and Lakshmi are Ganesha's aunt and uncle, while Brahma is not his father in any Hindu tradition.

In the Ramayana, Lankini was the demoness guarding the gates of Lanka. When Hanuman encountered her, she tried to stop him but was eventually defeated. Sankhini and Dhankini are other demonesses in Hindu mythology but not associated with Lanka's gates.

During Viswamitra's yagna (ritual), two demons, Maricha and Subahu, came to disrupt it. Rama killed Subahu with his arrows, while he only injured Maricha (who was thrown far away into the ocean). Iravana and Mahiravana are associated with later Ramayana events.

Trijata was a rakshasi (demoness) who guarded Sita during her captivity in Lanka. She is notable for having a prophetic dream about Rama's victory and comforting Sita. Jataayu was a vulture king (not a rakshasa), Lankini guarded Lanka's gates, and Taataki was a rakshasa killed by Rama earlier.