PENANCE OF MARKANDEYA AND SIGHTING OF MAYA
Tale of Mrikandu’s son Markandeya Suta narrated the tale of Mrikandu’s son Markandeya. Taking shelter at Mahakal (Lord Shiva), Markandeya had turned away even Kal (death). And by penance had a sight of Lord Sri Narayana. He prayed God to show His Maya (illusion). Thus Markandeya saw the scene of…