An interesting tradition from Nepal, with a history believed to be over 300 years old- the kumari – is the worship of a living goddess, an avatar seen in a prepubescent girl who is chosen by the communities of Nepal. The tradition began with the story of King Jayaprakash Malla and Goddess Taleju. When the […]Read More
This purana is actually centred around the Hindu deity Ganesha. The Mudgala purana actually comes under the Upapuranas of Hindu religious literature. The Upapuranas are Hindu religious texts that are considered secondary Puranas after the Maha puranas. They are said to be eighteen in number similar to the Maha puranas. Ganesha is the lord of […]Read More
Vamachara translates to “left path” or “left-handed attainment.” It is a spiritual activity or manner of worship that is both radical and disrespectful to Vedic tradition. The techniques are mostly tantric in nature. Vamachara is one of the techniques recommended by Tantra to raise the Kundalini. Since Kundalini is the seat of the mortal man’s […]Read More