-Oishee Bose The question of who wrote the Shilpa Shastra is often framed as a problem of authorship. In practice, however, it is far more revealing to treat it as a problem of knowledge itself: how it was produced, transmitted, fixed, and authorised in premodern South Asia. Once approached from this angle, the question quickly […]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
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
Tattoos have long been used as a means of self-expression to symbolize important moments in life as well as religious and cultural ties. The tattooing industry has advanced significantly in recent years, with current trends exhibiting a synthesis of many styles, methods, and cultural influences. The emergence of minimalist tattoos, the attractiveness of watercolor tattoos, […]Read More