Whenever you are in Maharashtra, remember you have a chance to visit 3 jyotirlingas in a span of 5-6 days. Our next Jyotirlinga in this series is the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga. It is situated in the village Bhimashankar, 110 Km from Pune. Encircled by lush greenery, it is not only an architectural marvel but also a […]Read More
If there is one Jyotirlingam that every young Indian definitely wants to travel to, it is the Kedarnath Jyotirlingam. The picturesque snow- covered mountain, the thrilling trek, the lakes, gorges, and in the end, the darshan of the divine marks a complete spiritual adventure. There are places you wish to travel solo, there are places […]Read More
One of the oldest and most revered Hindu temples in India is the Omkareshwar Temple, also referred to as the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. This temple, which is situated on an island in the Narmada River, is a vital destination for devotees of Lord Shiva and is revered by millions of people. Hindu mythology and legends play […]Read More
In the city of Ujjain, Shiva, the supreme deity of time, rules eternally in all his majesty. Even in the middle of the hectic daily grind of contemporary concerns, the Mahakala rules the city and its inhabitants and offers an unbreakable connection to the traditions of the ancient Hindus. Mahakaleshwara Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve […]Read More
In our trip to 12 Jyotirlingas, next in sequence is Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. Let us travel down south to experience the power of Shiva- Parvati as Arjuna and Mallika. Srisailam, also referred to as the “Kailash of the South,” is a revered and ancient site in Andra Pradesh, South India. Hundreds of temples and shrines honouring […]Read More
Jyotirlingas are religious representations of the Hindu god Shiva. The term is a Sanskrit composite of Jyotis (‘radiance’) and linga (‘sign’). The Śiva Mahāpurāṇam (also Shiva Purana) lists 64 original jyotirlinga shrines in India. According to a Shiva mythology from the Shiva Purana, Brahma (the deity of creation) and Vishnu (the god of preservation) had […]Read More
Many traditional games have given way to numerous new ones. Some are surviving, either in their original form or through adaptations. Many young entrepreneurs and enthusiasts have attempted to repackage traditional games for greater acceptance. Daykattai or Dayakattam or Dayaboss is a ‘board’ game from Tamil Nadu that has survived, at least in some areas. […]Read More
Ali Guli Mane, known as Chenne Mane in coastal Karnataka, Akal Patta in North Karnataka and Satkoli (MH), is an abstract strategy board game from Karnataka. Its concept is sowing and reaping – an integral part of rural life in India. It belongs to the Mancala family of board games, means “wooden block with holes”, […]Read More
I think everyone would agree that Ludo was the game that Indians played the most during the COVID lockdown. Remember, Ludo King. While not much is known about the game’s past, we have all played and continue to love it. Allow me to take you on Ludo’s or Chauapr’s journey. Chaupar, chopad, or chaupad, is […]Read More
Pachisi is a cross and circle Indian board game that is played between two to four people. Traditionally it is played on a cross shaped cloth, however, any surface may be used, including a drawing or engraving on the floor. The name of the game finds its roots in the Hindi word “Pacchis” meaning twenty-five. […]Read More