About Pralaya

Pralaya (Sanskrit), in Hindu cosmology, is an aeonic term for dissolution, which specifies different periods of time during which a non-activity situation persists, as per different formats or contexts. The word Mahapralaya stands for Great Dissolution. During each pralaya, the lower ten realms (loka) are destroyed, while the higher four realms, including Satya-loka, Tapa-loka, Jana-loka, and Mahar-loka are preserved. During each Mahapralaya, all 14 realms are destroyed.

Dhanusha the bow of Lord Shiva

Dhanusha also called or Dhanush is the bow of Lord Shiva. It is generally carried in the left hand. Lord Shiva uses Dhanusha for the destruction of the "." There is an epic story behind the Dhanusa. As mentioned in Ramayana, Lord Vishwakarma (The principal architect of the ) crafted two divine Dhanush. The first one was named "" and was given to  Lord . The second one was named "Pinaka" and was .