Hamsa is a very popular and distinctive symbol that is used in various countries for more than a thousand years. It can be used as jewellery and art or showpieces. Hamsa has different meanings over cultures. Some people don’t believe in it and don’t consider it powerful. Are you a bit fascinated about the symbol? […]
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India has witnessed many great saints who contributed to art in the form of devotional songs and poems. And 16th century gifted India the most elegant and chaste story of worship. Mirabai is a pristine name that reminds us of the true power of devotion and bhakti. You could go through all the pages of
What do you know about Buddhism? Many of us move around with so many misconceptions and notions about a lot of things. Religion and faith are not exempted from these.
Chithirai festival is one of the longest festivals in the world and takes place during April -May every year. During this period, lakhs of people visit Madurai and the entire city bustles with vibrant festive spirit.
Devi Bhagwat Puran mentions that Sati, the symbol of Shakti married Lord Shiva. When Sati’s father, Daksha insulted Lord Shiva she jumped into the fire and burnt herself. Lord Shiva was overcome with grief and performed ‘Tandava’ ( divine dance) out of anger with her body in his arms. On seeing this, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut off the body of Sati into 51 parts.
