Heeramandi, translating literally to “diamond market,” is situated in Lahore near the Taxali Gate and Badshahi Mosque. There’s a debate over its naming, with some attributing it to Heera Singh Dogra, son of Dhian Singh Dogra, Prime Minister during Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s reign. It is the subject of the famous Indian writer-director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s […]Read More
Santal, a group of indigenous people who live in parts of India, especially in places like Jharkhand and West Bengal. However, along with these two states, they are also found in other states like Odisha, Bihar, Assam and Tripura. This community is so vastly spread out that, they are found in Bangladesh and Nepal too. […]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
Across India, the symbol of Om is widely used and seen. Painted above the doorframes of Hindu houses, behind the auto-rickshaws, outside the Hindu temples and shop fronts, the letter Om lingers in between the hustle-bustle of Indian cities and in the quiet of Indian villages. Chanted before and after the prayers, during the reading […]Read More
n 17th April, as the festivities of Ram Navami were celebrated with great pomp and splendor, the Ram temple in Ayodhya experienced an extraordinary moment. Amidst the devout chants and celebrations, a beam of sunlight elegantly descended upon the forehead of the revered Ram Lalla idol. This remarkable event, which occurred precisely at 12:01 AM, […]Read More
This is a story as ancient as the islands that are in the crystalline waters of the pacific, it is a tale of the native Hawaiian sovereignty. For centuries, the islands of Hawaii were home to a thriving civilization which was rich in culture, tradition and language. However, with the arrival of the west in […]Read More
Reindeer Herding and Beyond: The Sami People’s Quest for Cultural Sustainability.Amidst the pristine beauty of snow-covered landscapes, is the vast expanses of northern Scandinavia. The Sami people have implanted their existence which is then intertwined by the rhythm of the nature. For thousands of years, they have inhabited the region which is known as Sampi, […]Read More
Nestled in the heart of West Bengal, India, lies a sanctuary of divine serenity and timeless grace – the Hangseshwari Temple. With a history steeped in legend and lore, this sacred abode beckons pilgrims and seekers alike to experience the transcendent bliss of spiritual enlightenment. In this SEO-friendly blog, we embark on a journey to […]Read More
Exploring the Sacred Splendor: Unraveling the Mystique of 108 Shiva Temples at Ambika Kalna, West Bengal Nestled amidst the tranquil environs of West Bengal, India, lies a pilgrimage site steeped in divinity and architectural grandeur – the 108 Shiva Temples at Ambika Kalna. Constructed in 1809 by Maharaja Teja Chandra Bahadhur, these temples stand as […]Read More
The colonizers arrived in Australia in the year 1788, but before that Australia was inhabited by the aboriginal people, who had established rich and diverse cultures across the continent. They lived predominantly as hunter-gatherers, and even adapted to the varied environments of Australia’s deserts, rainforests, grasslands and coastal regions. They had several hundred distinct languages […]Read More