Varanasi, Lord Shiva’s timeless city, is esteemed as one of the holiest places for the Hindus. Among the innumerable ghats alongside the blessed Ganges River, none bears greater spiritual significance than that of Manikarnika. Not just a site of devotion, but there exists a space that blurs the line between life and death, with attitudes […]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
Baidyanath or Baba Baidyanath jyotirlinga is the 9th jyotirlinga in the series of 12 jyotirlingas. Situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Baidyanath gets its name due to its unique ability to heal illnesses and grant its followers good health and prosperity. Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deogarh is named after Lord Shiva, who is said to have appeared when […]Read More
In Dasa Mahavidyas of Shakta tradition, Chinnamasta devi is the sixth Hindu goddess. She is known for her shockingly striking depictions of her decapitated head. Her name derived from chinna meaning severed and masta meaning head, literally translates into the goddess with a severed head. This stark imagery is central to her representation and symbolic […]Read More