Articles by Karuwaki
Wigilia-A polish family celebration of faith!
It's a tad ironic that I got reminded of my pen pal ( during my teenage years ) Katarzyna Wójcik, while admiring interesting snail mail account pages on Instagram.The art of letter writi…
Dattatreya the eternal Teacher!
Dattatreya is a revered Hindu deity, a yogi, and a philosopher regarded as the combined manifestation of the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Also known as Datta Guru, he is considered th…
The importance of Ekadashi!
Ekadashi fasting is all about purifying your soul and preparing yourself towards attaining salvation. The spiritual importance of Ekadashi is highlighted in Hindu scriptures such as the Padma Purana …
Napoleon's Russian campaign!
"War is the business of barbarians"! Napoleon Bonaparte one of the greatest military leader believed that "The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that …
Annakut and Govardhan Puja celebrations!
The Govardhan Parikrama is a significant Hindu pilgrimage involving circumbulation of the sacred Govardhan Hill in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Govardhan Parvat is the sacred centre of Braj in Mathura, Ut…
Balipratipada-The immortal Asura!
Balipratipada, also known as Bali Padyami or Padva, is the fourth day of Diwali and is celebrated to honor the benevolent demon king Bali. It commemorates his annual return to Earth from the netherwo…