Srimad Bhagavad Gita: A Pathway to Inner Awakening
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…
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The Six Shakti Peeths of Bangladesh: An Account
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
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
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
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
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
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 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…
The Use of Sanskrit Words in English
The Use of Sanskrit Words in English I wanted to share some thoughts on a trend that has been gaining traction on social media and various platforms for last few years – the use of…
Shivaleela: Celebration of Shiva in this 21st Century Gurukul
Shivaleela: Celebration of Shiva in this 21st Century Gurukul A divine aura filled up the Parvathamma Shamanur Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School (PSSEMRS) campus space, right from dusk till midnight with the invocation and celebration…
