-Ananya Sinha Human beings have ever sought to interpret the world in narrative. Myths, though traditionally defined as “fiction,” are not necessarily imaginary invention; they are multilayered texts communicating cultural values, cosmologies, and memory of actual landscapes. At the heart of most myths is mapping sacred geographies—the ascription of divine presence, cosmic meaning, or moral […]Read More
The Kumbh Mela, an immense spiritual gathering held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, is a profound and transformative event for millions of Hindus across the world. Revered as the largest religious congregation globally, the Kumbh Mela attracts pilgrims from all walks of life who come to bathe […]Read More
The Unakoti rock carvings hold an important place as one of the heritage sites in India. Located in Tripura in the north east of India, it is said to be around 180 kms away from the capital of this state. Unakoti provides evidence of ancient Saiva worship in Tripura from 8th-9th centuries CE. Not only […]Read More
Adi Shankaracharya in Dwadash Stotra says, “In the land of holy Godavari, I meditate with exclusive devotion to the Triambakeshwar, the Trimurti, who always resides on the top of Sahyadri. All the sins of devotees who come here for darshan with pure bhava are destroyed.” Sitting in the foothills of the 3 hills Brahmagiri, Nilagiri […]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
Bhagiratha the king who brought Ganga from heaven to earth was born out of two mothers. The story is unique just like Bhagiratha and his works. Even in today’s environment, queer romance struggles to be recognized, let alone celebrated. Pride parades intended to familiarise, bold films intended to educate, and artwork intended to normalize this […]Read More