Within Shaktism, a denomination within Hinduism where the godhead is believed to be a goddess, Kali or Kalika is considered to be one of the major Hindu goddess. She is worshipped in Nepal and across South Asia. Kali also referred to as Kali Mata or the black mother is said to be tantric and non-Vedic […]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
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