Karaikkal Ammaiyar means ‘the venerated mother of Karaikkal’. Karaikkal was a trading hub of a city in present day Tamil Nadu. A pretty girl with goddess like scintillating aura was born to an affluent trader of Karaikkal named Dhanadattan. The pretty child was named Punitavati, who later became Karaikkal Ammaiyar – the respected mother of […]Read More
In our second blog, we read about maternal figure Sharada Devi. We also studied how her husband Sri Ramakrishna played an indispensable role in making of Sharada Devi – The great female saint. But do you know who played an important role in making of Sri Ramakrishna? Someone has rightly said that ‘behind every great […]Read More
Avvaiyar is a Tamil word which means respected elderly woman or grandmother. The Avvaiyars is not a name but a title given to three-woman poets of Tamil Nadu who lived in different periods. The Avvaiyars were older women and practised spinsterhood. O king, is there anything unattainable To them who intensely contemplate On the fragrant […]Read More
She was so enlightened that she became a spiritual guru to her husband and the entire kingdom. But unfortunately, she has been lost in the pages of history. She is one of the many courageous and heroic women whose tale of valour remains unsung. But in this blog, we will unveil the great achievements, contributions, […]Read More
We have read about many wise and heroic rulers who maintained peace and justice in their kingdom. We have heard the great tales about them ruling their kingdom in a quixotic manner. But have u ever read about an ingenious queen who ruled the kingdom wisely and in a great manner in absence of her […]Read More
Did you know that a woman philosopher and scholar defeated Shankaracharya in a debate which lasted for 21 days? If not, keep reading to meet one of the highly learned and ingenious female scholars of vedic times. She debated with Shankaracharya on behalf of her husband when he started losing and emerged victorious. Ubhaya Bharti’s […]Read More
Maitreyi was one of the great female saints of India who chose the path to immortality over her husband’s materialistic wealth. She was a highly learned and knowledgeable sage paving the educational path for women to come. Having written ten hymns for the Rig Veda, Maitreyi has become one of the few women philosophers who […]Read More
Gangasati is known as the ‘Meerabai of Gujarat’. She was born in Saurashtra, Gujarat between 12th and 14th century. Gangasati is a prominent figure in Gujarat and Gujarati literature. She has adorned the Gujarati literature and culture with her mystic and mellifluous bhajans, that are sung till date. The life of Gangasati is mostly shrouded […]Read More
We study a lot about male seers or rishis. We have in fact, heard about scores of potent and knowledgeable rishis and their marvellous achievements but did you know that a woman seer or rishika has also contributed to the hymns of the oldest Rig Veda? No? Then stay tuned because in this blog we […]Read More
Bahinabai Chaudhari has been recognised and revered as a Khandeshi language poet posthumously. Her entire life was shrouded in pain and battling grievances. However, the brave lady never relinquished and kept fighting in the face of perils with absolute tenacity. Poetry became a getaway of expressing and venting her pent-up feelings and that is why […]Read More