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Dhyanesh Shankar is a 2007 born homeschooler with a keen interest in writing from a very young age. He started by attempting to write an abridged version of the great Indian epic, Ramayana when he was seven, using words he knew at that time. He loves reading and researching ancient Indian history and culture. He likes to explore the similarities between modern science and technologies described in ancient Indian history. He also enjoys singing and is learning Carnatic music. Besides Tamil, his mother tongue, and English, he is learning Japanese. Dhyanesh aspires to present events and characters from ancient India, which he believes to be real, through his imaginative and compelling writings.

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The Laser Eye Warrior (Legacy of Rudra, #1)

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Surasamharam—Taraka or Surapadma?

Surasamharam, or the slaying of Surapadma, is a festival celebrated in various parts of South India to commemorate the victory of Lord Skanda. It is the culmination of the week-long Skanda Shashti Vratam, the main festivities held in the Tiruchendur temple. But what is the story behind it?

The Puranas recount the tale of how Skanda, also known as Murugan or Kartikeya, was born from the tejas/Shakti

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