It is most definitely not an exaggeration to say that the Indian art forms that we see now, have existed, and evolved not just 100s of years ago but actually thousands of years ago. Their roots within the Indian art culture and tradition are in fact that deep. One of these art forms are the […]Read More
Dev Diwali, otherwise known as “Dev Deepawali,” is one of the most colourful and spiritually important Hindu festivals. The festival is observed fifteen days after Diwali on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima. On this day, according to local beliefs, the gods are said to descend from the heavens to the holy city of Varanasi […]Read More
Pichwai paintings are a vibrant and intricate form and style of Indian art which has been captivating art enthusiasts and devotees alike for centuries. Because of their initial origination in the temples of Nathdwara in Rajasthan, these paintings allow us to witness the magnificence of the beauty of devotion blending with artistic genius. Apart from […]Read More
The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island also known as Gharapur, in Mumbai Harbour. This island has been home to people since as early as the 2nd century BCE making it an important historical site. Originally, the island was a Buddhist site, but over time, it became a major centre for the worship of […]Read More
The Manava Purana, a significant yet lesser-known text within the vast corpus of Hindu scriptures, offers profound insights into the spiritual and cultural heritage of ancient India. This Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, serving as a supplementary text to the major Puranas in Hindu literature. It is particularly focused on the duties, responsibilities, […]Read More
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
In the tapestry of Indian royalty, Maharani Chinkoo Raje Scindia shines brightly as a beacon of grace, intellect, and style. Affectionately known as the “Little Queen of India,” her life was a remarkable blend of personal elegance, social reform, and royal duties. Born to Sardar Madho Rao Balwantrao Mohite (Bhau Sahib) of Satara, Chinkoo Raje […]Read More
Until the development of the Das Mahavidyas or the ten Mahavidyas, male gods were given much importance and were the focal deities of worship and reverence in Hinduism. It was with the origin of the Ten Mahavidyas that femininity and female gods were seen as the ultimate reality and as guidance toward spiritual awakening and […]Read More
Suka, is a Sanskrit word for parrots. In Hinduism, Suka plays a pivotal role as one of the prominent and renowned symbols of Hinduism. The earliest mention of Suka or the parrot can be traced back to the ancient scripture of the Rigveda somewhere around 1500-1200 BCE. However, the word or rather the name Suka […]Read More
Shrivatsa or Srivatsa is a Sanskrit word that means the beloved of Sri. It a triangular shape mark that is said to appear on the right side of Vishnu’s chest—one of the major Hindu deities and one of the three creator deity. The triangular mark, depicted as a looped knot or a set of interlocking […]Read More