Category Culture
How Proverbs And Sayings Make Life Surprisingly Interesting
I remember my parents using dozens of sayings through the day. Questions elicited replies in some saying, often graphic and funny, advice and life lessons came in simple proverbs, and most admonishments came in sayings or proverbs!
A Generational Perspective On The Decline Of Music And Lyrics
I am trying my best to keep my mind open but also remember to keep my mouth shut, just in case!
Pure Love And Devotion Can Make The Deity manifest
With the firm belief that the Deities reside in the murtis, how can the devout let them suffer from the heat or cold? Hence, they provide fans, coolers and ACs during summers and woollen clothing during winters for their beloved Deities.
You Need Powerful Rituals That Will Make Life meaningful
Rituals, besides adding aesthetics and purpose to our lives, are essential for keeping the customs, traditions and culture of a community alive and thriving.
Hanuman, the greatest and the most devoted Rama bhakta
There are interesting regional variations to the legends of Hanuman across the country, with temples celebrating him in a married form and as a father!
What is special about Indian festivals? All you need to know!
No matter what the legends behind them or how different the celebrations are, the common thread running through all our festivals is one of exuberance, suffused with devotion.
This Interesting Puthandu Dish exemplifies The Microcosm Of Life!
The mango pachadi has a dash of neem flowers in it and symbolises life itself — with the good and the bad, the sorrows and the joys, sweetness and bitterness by incorporating the six tastes advocated by Ayurveda for perfect health.
Two voices, one love – Mohammed Rafi, Ameen Sayani
With the demise of Ameen Sayani, we have lost the remaining of the two voices that I am in love with.
Papad-making: Two strange ingredients and an awesome community activity
The annual papad and pickle making activity used to be like a big carnival, with the family and even neighbours pitching in.
Ram Lalla has come home! Jai Shree Ram!
Rama naama has been my support at moments when I could turn to no one. By just chanting His name, I felt a benign Presence around me that protected me from any danger, tangible or intangible.
Dhanurmas — a time to seek divine grace and physical wellbeing
The pre-dawn hours of this month especially are not only very sacred, but also beneficial to our health.
Karthigai, Dev Deepavali and the other festivals celebrated on Kartik Purnima – II
In the second part of the series, read about more festivals that are celebrated before and on Kartik Purnima, each more colourful than the other.
Karthigai, Dev Deepavali and the other festivals celebrated on Kartik Purnima – I
On Karthigai, the countless little lamps on earth compete with a resplendent full moon in the sky, turning Tiruvannamalai into a celestial city!
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