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Ancient history Asian history Indian Mythology

Discover the Spiritual Insights of Sivarahasya Uppurana

Sivarahasya Upapurana mirrors the grand tradition that has characterized Hindu mythology and spirituality. The present paper will attempt to delve deep into its mystifying history, mythology, and cultural significance to bring out a comprehensive account of the text, which although lesser known, has very important implications. The Sivarahasya Upapurana has a very special place within […]Read More

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THE DEVADASI SYSTEM: From Sacred wives of God to mistresses

From being venerated as the eternal brides of the god to being defiled by the eternal stigma of religious prostitution and impurity, the devadasis which still constitute a significant proportion of the population of India have a historical eminence spanning over 2000 years. Once a religious practice advocating music, dance and various art forms, the […]Read More