Myths featuring Vishwakarma

When the demon Vritra stole the world's waters and became invincible to all known weapons, the gods sought the help of the sage Dadhichi. Realizing that only a weapon made from the bones of a pure soul could defeat the evil, Dadhichi willingly gave up his life. His sacrifice allowed Indra to forge the Vajra, defeat Vritra, and restore life to the parched universe.

Following the departure of Lord Krishna from the mortal world, the magnificent golden city of Dwarka was reclaimed by the sea. This divine metropolis, which served as the capital of the Yadava kingdom, was submerged under the waves as a direct result of ancient curses and the inevitable end of the Dvapara Yuga. The sinking remains one of the most poignant symbols of the transient nature of...

To protect his people from the relentless invasions of the king Jarasandha, Krishna commissioned the divine architect Vishwakarma to build a magnificent fortress-city on the western coast of India. Reclaimed from the sea, the golden city of Dwarka became a legendary bastion of peace and opulence, serving as the capital of the Yadava clan. The city eventually vanished beneath the waves of the...