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…
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…
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….
What 4200 Year Old Sinauli Finds Say on Ancient Indian Women Warriors Sinauli is known for its chariot. Archaeologists of ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) under the leadership of Dr Sanjay Manjul excavated Sinauli in…
Did Ancient Indians also Migrate to Paris and Persia? Out of India Analysis Goddess ISISI of Egypt/Greek/Romans is surprisingly similar in characters to “Durga”. She is also shown standing on a lion, like Chamundi. In…
Navaratri: Significance of the Nine Days of Celebrating Shakti Not many people go deep into the richness of the tradition of the celebration of Navaratri / Dussera / Durga Puja. For most people it…
Why Can’t My Child Defend Hinduism? Hindu Indian American Father Asks “Why isn’t my child able to defend his religion like children of other faiths in his school?” A father asked me. The anguish in…
Indus Valley Cultural Elements in Minoan Crete: Was it Due to Migration? Bull-Leaping My interest in the Minoan civilization of Crete was sparked when I noted a conspicuous parallel between the Indus and Minoan cultures…
Kola Bou: Ritual of Banana Bride, Worshipped during Durga Puja in Bengal Kola Bou! She is worshipped during Durga puja in Bengal. She is represented in a banana tree, also called banana bride and ritually…
The Origin of the 108 Bead Japa Mala – A Different Interpretation In response a few weeks ago to a short article by Dr. Subhash Kak about the number 108, someone wrote the following: “[…]…
