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Dr. Ramnath Aghori: Journey of a Modern Aghori Yogi

-Anushka Sengupta Dr. Ramnath Aghori—sometimes called Yogiraj or Aghoreshwar—appeared in the mid-20th century as one of the most legendary and mysterious figures of the Aghori tantric tradition. Unlike ascetics who retreat into cloisters, Ramnath roamed freely across the borders of India and Nepal, drawing admirers in equal measure of spiritual devotees and kings. His life, […]Read More

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Sri Raghava Yadhaveeyam: A Bidirectional Gem of Sanskrit Poetry

-Anushka Sengupta “Sri Raghava Yadhaveeyam” is an extraordinary bidirectional poem (also called anuloma-viloma kavya) composed by Sri Venkatadhvari, a 17th-century Sanskrit poet and devotee of Lord Vishnu. What makes this composition so unique is that it tells two entirely different stories—the Ramayana and the Bhagavata (life of Krishna)—depending on the direction in which it is […]Read More

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Ambubachi Mela: A Festival of Faith, Fertility and the Feminine

-Anushka Sengupta The Ambubachi Mela is one of India’s most sacred and unique religious festivals held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. Observed during the monsoon solstice in June, it commemorates the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, representing the fertility and regenerative power of the Earth. While most festivals honor divine purity, Ambubachi unabashedly worships […]Read More