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
Tripura Sundari, is the third most revered goddess in the ten Mahavidyas of Shaktism, a female goddesses’ oriented sect of Hinduism and Sri Vidya traditions, where she is considered as the most beautiful and graceful. The word Tripura once broken down can be interpreted as tri meaning three and pura translating into a city, the […]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
The Trishul, or the trident derives its name from the Sanskrit word Trishula wherein, tri means three and shula means a sharp iron stake. The Trishul is an important symbol in Hinduism. In most of the Hindu iconography and mythology, the Trishul is often associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. […]Read More
The symbol of Swastika, is yet another, in fact the most auspicious and important of symbols in Hinduism. Similar to its usage as that of the symbol Om, Swastika—a shape of two crosses—is drawn outside of Hindu homes, on vehicles, used elaborately during the weddings and carved on the walls and architectural designs of Hindu […]Read More
The colour purple holds a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance woven throughout centuries. In various colour models, from the traditional RYB to modern CMYK and RGB, purple emerges as a blend of red and blue, capturing the essence of violet light. Its origins trace back to antiquity, where the rarity of Tyrian purple […]Read More
Jayadeva, born around 1170 CE in East India, stands as a luminary figure in Sanskrit poetry during the 12th century. His poetic brilliance is encapsulated in the renowned epic, Gita Govinda, a mesmerizing narrative that delves into the divine love between Krishna and Radha during the vibrant rites of spring. This opus, uniquely positing Radha’s […]Read More
The Hindu religion is believed to be the oldest religion in existence, whose origin can be traced back to primeval times around 5000 to 10000 BC. Hindu mythology is a collection of myths and stories found in the Vedas, the Puranas as well as the Epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana. The word ‘myth’ simply means […]Read More