Interpretation of 32 Names of Mother Durga श्रीदुर्गा-द्वात्रिंश-नाममाला śrīdurgā-dvātriṃśa-nāmamālā Mother Durgā is the goddess of wisdom, protection, and glory. She blesses the devotees with the wisdom of Maheshvari and the protective strength of the…
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Tirupathi Laddoos: Gross Betrayal of What Hindus Hold Sacred The discovery of beef tallow being used in Tirupathi laddoos is profoundly disturbing. Before getting into who is to blame, though, first let’s let it…
I have read several books in my life. Each one of them had a message to give and a purpose to serve, since words have immense power to re-direction a person’s thought process and reshape…
The Six Shakti Peeths of Bangladesh: An Account Shakti Peeths are holy places or pilgrimage sites in Hinduism pertaining to Goddess Sati. According to Puranic history, some thousands of years ago, there was a king…
Jessoreswari Kali: Shaktipeeth at Satkhira District in Bangladesh The Jessoreswari Kali Mandir, located at Ishwaripur village in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira district in Bangladesh, is regarded as one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Sati. According…
Sakti Worship in North-East India: Historical, Cultural Perspective Historically speaking, the region of Kamarupa (present-day Assam) has always been well-known as the original centre for the followers of the Sakta panth of Hindu Dharma. Located…
Akal Bodhan: Ram’s Invocation of Durga during War against Ravan This is depiction of Akal Bodhan – the untimely awakening. While this does not come from the Valmiki Ramayana yet this one incident has had…
Kumortuli: Where Art, Tradition, and Devotion Converge during Mahalaya In the heart of Kolkata, amidst the narrow lanes of Kumortuli, there exists a world unlike any other. As Mahalaya approaches, these streets come alive with…
Mahalaya: Bridging Time and Tradition in Bengal’s Spiritual Tapestry In the vibrant tapestry of Bengal’s cultural and spiritual heritage, the reverence for Devi Durga transcends the boundaries of time and history. It starts with Mahalaya….
Shri Aurobindo Samman: Symbolic Recognition for Selfless Seva Shri Aurobindo’s life is a reflection of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. His life and works reflect the oneness and cultural pre-eminence of Ma Bharathi. Sri Aurobindo’s ideological…
