Oggu katha is the folk art that portrays traditions of legendary heroes and gods of Telangana mingling music, tales and dance movements. Part and parcel of the social and religious focalization of the South India, Oggu Katha is intended both for recreation and worship. However, because of its importance to the culture, this particular form […]Read More
Varanasi, Lord Shiva’s timeless city, is esteemed as one of the holiest places for the Hindus. Among the innumerable ghats alongside the blessed Ganges River, none bears greater spiritual significance than that of Manikarnika. Not just a site of devotion, but there exists a space that blurs the line between life and death, with attitudes […]Read More
As one of the many labyrinths of spirituality and history where Varanasi stands, Chandrakoop Well is the only one of its kind. It is located within the premises of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple complex. An ancient well, it finds a unique place in Hindu religious traditions. Chandrakoop Well is believed to be steeped in cosmic […]Read More
The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island also known as Gharapur, in Mumbai Harbour. This island has been home to people since as early as the 2nd century BCE making it an important historical site. Originally, the island was a Buddhist site, but over time, it became a major centre for the worship of […]Read More
Maharashtra is a state which has 3 Jyotirlingas. Grishneshwar jyotirlinga is one of them. Nestled in the historic UNESCO World heritage site of Ellora, it is the 12th of the Jyotirlingas. The Aurangabad district’s little village of Verul is home to the Grishneshwar temple. The temple is conveniently close to the well-known Ellora Caves—less than […]Read More
The historic temple of Rameshwaram is rich in mythology, history, and legend. It offers a distinctive architectural style that distinguishes it from other temples in India. Situated in the Tamil Nadu town of Rameshwaram, India, Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is a site of immense religious and historical significance. Among the twelve Jyotirlingas, it is thought to be […]Read More
Karaikkal Ammaiyar means ‘the venerated mother of Karaikkal’. Karaikkal was a trading hub of a city in present day Tamil Nadu. A pretty girl with goddess like scintillating aura was born to an affluent trader of Karaikkal named Dhanadattan. The pretty child was named Punitavati, who later became Karaikkal Ammaiyar – the respected mother of […]Read More
Baidyanath or Baba Baidyanath jyotirlinga is the 9th jyotirlinga in the series of 12 jyotirlingas. Situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Baidyanath gets its name due to its unique ability to heal illnesses and grant its followers good health and prosperity. Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deogarh is named after Lord Shiva, who is said to have appeared when […]Read More
Adi Shankaracharya in Dwadash Stotra says, “In the land of holy Godavari, I meditate with exclusive devotion to the Triambakeshwar, the Trimurti, who always resides on the top of Sahyadri. All the sins of devotees who come here for darshan with pure bhava are destroyed.” Sitting in the foothills of the 3 hills Brahmagiri, Nilagiri […]Read More
Akka Mahadevi is a revered poet-saint of the Bhakti movement in the history of Karnataka and Kannada literature for her devotion and vachanas. She is celebrated as one of the earliest pioneers of female devotion. ‘Akka’ is an endearment meaning elder sister, bestowed upon her by esteemed saints like Basavanna, Siddharama and Allamaprabhu underscoring her […]Read More