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The Aunt's offering!
The Ardhashini temple is situated on the Grand Road (Bada Danda) in Puri, roughly midway between the Jagannath Temple and the Gundicha Temple.Ardhasini is the name of the goddess, believed to have sa…
King of Puri! 'The foremost servant of Jagannath'
Crowds always flock to witness Rath Yatra In Puri Jagannath Dham.This grand festival, celebrated for over centuries,draws millions of devotees and tourists from around the world. The Gajapati…
Mahakumbh 2025: A Journey of Faith, Fervor, and Fusion of Tradition and Technology
A massive sea of pilgrims took a holy dip at Prayagraj on #MahaShivratri, as the 45-day #MahaKumbh came to an end, amidst chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'. A record 66 crore people from every echelon o…
Maha Shivratri and the Cosmic Lunar Dance of Shiva
Maha Shivratri and the Cosmic Lunar Dance of Shiva The Night of Awakening Maha Shivratri, meaning "The Great Night of Shiva," is one of the most significant festivals in Hindu tradition, celebrated…
Nataraja and Dakshinamurthy – The Two Faces of Shiva’s Wisdom
Nataraja and Dakshinamurthy – The Two Faces of Shiva’s Wisdom The Cosmic Dancer and the Silent Guru Lord Shiva, one of the most enigmatic and revered deities in Hindu philosophy, manife…
Sufi basant
Basant means "spring" in Sanskrit. Spring being the "King of all Seasons", the festival of Basant Panchami marks the end of winter and the beginning of warmer days. The festival of Basant Pancham…