Can anyone give an example of the best mother? If you ask me, I would say my mother is the best. Likewise, you would say yours is the best. Mothers are always the best for their children. Every mother would care for her child like no one else in the world. She was; She is; […]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
The historical narratives surrounding Indian royalty have indeed predominantly focused on the Maharajas, often leaving the significant contributions of the Maharanis understated or overlooked. Maharani Rani Kanari of Kapurthala is a poignant example of this disparity in historical documentation. Maharanis, despite their pivotal roles in shaping the destinies of princely states, have often been relegated […]Read More
We study history in schools and colleges; we have all been taught about great Indian leaders and their marvellous contributions to the freedom struggle. If anyone asked to name some Indian freedom fighters, we easily tell Gandhiji, the Father of the Nation; Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India; Subhash Chandra Bose, the man who […]Read More
Princess Sudhira Devi of Cooch Behar embodies a legacy of courage, compassion, and advocacy that transcends the bounds of time. Princess Sudhira’s life journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to social causes, tireless advocacy for Indian women’s rights, and profound dedication to humanitarian efforts during tumultuous times. Defying societal expectations from a young […]Read More
The Begums of Bhopal were trailblazers, defying societal norms and reshaping the course of history in India. Among them, Nawab Shah Jahan Begum stands out for her indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to progress. While her contemporary, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, is celebrated for his architectural marvels, Nawab Shah Jahan Begum remains largely forgotten in […]Read More
India gained freedom from the British colonization on 15th August 1947. Freedom for India is not made in a day, many struggles and movements were raised all over the country. Not only the notable leaders, but every people fought for the freedom of their country. Each freedom movement caused several injuries and deaths. If a […]Read More
Goddess Kamala is the tenth and last Mahavidyas within Shaktism and Tantra tradition, a female oriented worship of the divine; wherein the Divine Feminine is believed to be the ultimate reality. Within the Tantra tradition, Kamala is believed to be a form of Lakhsmi, the goddess of prosperity and fertility. The word Kamala means lotus, […]Read More
Matangi is the ninth goddess in the Dasa Mahavidya of Shaktism, a sect in which the divine feminine is believed to be the ultimate reality. She is often associated with goddess Saraswati, who is the goddess of learning and music. She is celebrated as the goddess of arts, music, and eloquence and blesses her devotees […]Read More
Dhumavati is the seventh goddess in the Mahavidyas of Shaktism, a female oriented worship of the divine, where the divine feminine is given the utmost importance and is viewed as the ultimate reality. Her name Dhumavati is a Sanskrit name and literally translates into the smoky one. Although the goddess is not widely worshipped and […]Read More