Varanasi, the city of spiritual awakening, has long been a sanctuary for seekers of higher truths and mystical knowledge. Set inside another seemingly infinite chain of sacred shrines studded on its ancient landscape is Kinaram Ashram, a unique centre of spiritual learning and devotion. Dedicated to Baba Kinaram, the legendary saint and founder of the […]Read More
Among all the sacred places in Varanasi, there is the great Vishalakshi Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Vishalakshi, who is the Divine Mother. This temple is one of the most important Shakti Peethas in Hinduism, where the feminine power, or Shakti, is worshipped. The temple is located near the famous Manikarnika Ghat. The […]Read More
As one of the many labyrinths of spirituality and history where Varanasi stands, Chandrakoop Well is the only one of its kind. It is located within the premises of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple complex. An ancient well, it finds a unique place in Hindu religious traditions. Chandrakoop Well is believed to be steeped in cosmic […]Read More
The Shiva Purana stands as one of the most respected and sacred texts within Hindu literature, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of destruction and regeneration. This Purana provides a deep narrative of the origins, deeds, and symbolic significance of Shiva. Its narratives extend past mythology and mention elements of devotion, cosmology, and religious philosophy, […]Read More
Kalika purana is considered to be one of the more significant Hindu religious texts surrounding goddess kali. The Shakta tradition of Hinduism that worships goddess kali owes to Kalika purana for a lot of its practices. The Kalika purana is also one of the upapuranas and it is said to contain about 9,000 verses that […]Read More
This is one of the lesser-known puranas within the corpus of Hindu literature; still, the Brihannaradiya Purana represents a very important treasury of spiritual wisdom and cultural history. This paper will delve deep into the intricate tapestry that is the Purana to trace its origins, mythological narratives, and philosophical teachings and the resounding legacy that […]Read More
She was a Dalit on top of that a woman. She was born in an era when Dalits were not even allowed to drink from the same well let alone enter the temple. Facing the society was not easy at all. She was attacked left, right, and center. However, she broke all the prisons and […]Read More
The Samba Purana is a text belonging to the corpus of Hindu Puranic literature, the Upapuranas. This Purana, named after Samba, the son of Lord Krishna, contains several religious practices, mythologies, and teachings that revolve around the devotion of Samba and the worship of the sun god, Surya. This paper researches in exactitude the Samba […]Read More
Akka Mahadevi is a revered poet-saint of the Bhakti movement in the history of Karnataka and Kannada literature for her devotion and vachanas. She is celebrated as one of the earliest pioneers of female devotion. ‘Akka’ is an endearment meaning elder sister, bestowed upon her by esteemed saints like Basavanna, Siddharama and Allamaprabhu underscoring her […]Read More
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a revered saint and mystic, left an indelible mark on Hindu spirituality and religious pluralism. His life and teachings continue to inspire millions worldwide.Born in 1836 in Bengal, Ramakrishna exhibited spiritual inclinations from an early age. Despite minimal formal education, his quest for divine realisation led him to master various practices from different […]Read More