In the religious heart of Varanasi, the city is considered the eternal sanctuary of Lord Shiva. There stands one of the most strange and powerful deities of Shiva, the Kaal Bhairav Temple. Kaal Bhairav is conventionally considered the Kotwal or guardian deity of Varanasi. This deity is protector and, at times, disciplinarian, embodying both time […]Read More
Bagalamukhi is the eighth goddess in the Mahavidyas of Shaktism. a female oriented worship of the divine, where the divine feminine is given utmost importance and is viewed as the ultimate reality. Her name Bagalamukhi means someone who renders a rein. In Hinduism, especially in the Shakta sect, she is viewed as the goddess who […]Read More
Northeast India is covered in a lush and varied tapestry, and the distinctive tribal groups who live there have a rich cultural legacy. The Naga, Konyak, and Bodo tribes stand out among these indigenous peoples for both their peculiar ways of life and their fascinating and elaborate tattoo customs. These tribal tattoos are far more […]Read More
Vikings, who are frequently portrayed as fearless warriors and swashbuckling traders, had a lasting impression on history via their exploration, conquests, and cultural customs. One of these customs was the practice of tattooing, which had several functions in Viking culture. Although the precise breadth and significance of tattooing during the Viking Age are still up […]Read More
Tattooing has been a form of body art and cultural expression for thousands of years, with its roots stretching back to ancient civilizations. Among the early adopters of this ancient art form were the ancient Egyptians, who adorned their bodies with intricate tattoos for a myriad of reasons. This blog aims to explore the fascinating […]Read More