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Coming full circle–The turbulent teens III
I was torn between defending my dharma at school and fighting with my parents about the same thing at home, thinking that the sum-all of Hinduism was its traditions and customs.
Coming full circle: The turbulent teens II
I wonder how it is that when someone pulls down something dear to you, even if you have been pulling it down yourself–your hackles are raised enough to defend it tooth and nail.
Coming full circle–my journey of faith
The journey has been long–painful at times, exhilarating at others, but coming full circle has never been so enriching.
Idli-dosas and Me!
The humble idli has gone places and is even celebrating a World Idli Day! #WorldIdliDay
Naivedyam III – When the Deity hosts the devotees
The meal served in a temple is nothing short of Anna Brahma, a special gift from the Lord to His devotees.
Naivedyam II – Interesting Legends behind some temple prasadams
A Vishnu temple has saltless items as naivedyam for the Lord, while another temple dedicated to Lord Murugan has Munch chocolates!
Naivedyam I – Offering with love and surrender
The concept of naivedyam goes beyond the mere act of offering, investing it with a sacred and spiritual significance
Kumbh 2019 – Moving beyond the spectacle of Naga Sadhus
Much like how India was symbolized by elephants and snake charmers, the Kumbh had been reduced to a spectacle of the Naga Sadhus.
With Rama in my heart….
The exploits of Krishna were no doubt interesting, and he was a hero in my little eyes; but at six, it was Rama who appealed to my emotions when I heard his story as a six-year-old.
Navadurga – the nine aspects of Shakti
Did you know that Navadurgas are but the conceptual life phases of Devi Parvati, which begins with Siddhidaatri, whom we worship on the last day?
Are Indians the most colour-discriminating?
If you were to go by the Google search results, it would certainly appear so. But is it the true picture?
Traditional stoves – sigri, kumutti and more….
The three-stone-wood-stove goes as far back in time as the discovery of fire and astonishingly still being used, much like the other invention – the wheel.
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