Guru Nanak, born on April 15, 1469, in the village of Rāi Bhoi Dī Talvaṇḍī (now Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan), is the revered first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth anniversary, celebrated as Guru Nanak Gurpurab, falls on Katak Pooranmashi (the full moon of Kathak, which corresponds to October–November). Nanak’s teachings transcend religious boundaries, […]Read More
Tulsidas, also known as Rambola Dubey, was a revered Hindu saint, poet, and philosopher. His unwavering devotion to Lord Rama led him to compose significant literary works that continue to inspire millions. Among his notable creations are the Hanuman Chalisa and the epic Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the ancient Sanskrit Ramayana in the vernacular Awadhi […]Read More
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, born as Vishvambhar Mishra in 1486, was a 15th-century Indian saint from Bengal. His life and teachings left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape of India. Let us explore the remarkable journey of this divine luminary. Chaitanya was born in Nabadwip, Bengal (present-day West Bengal, India), on the full moon night of […]Read More
Women of the 18th or 19th century were brave enough to run an administrative state or a region. It is because they had the support of their husbands and their regional people. Not only that, they followed their tradition in the same order until the capture of British Colonialisation. They followed the heirloom tradition: if […]Read More
Being a woman needs more confidence; especially in this decade. Though many safety measures or empowerment for women arose, they are still the one who mostly suffers. If a woman wants to achieve her talent or move her life that she likes, she needs more guts. Still, in India, women are not empowered fully. If […]Read More
Madhvacharya was born in the 13th century near Udupi on the west coast of Karnataka, India. As a teenager, he became a Sanyasi (monk) and joined the Brahma-sampradaya under the guidance of Guru Achyuta Preksha. Madhvacharya’s philosophy is called Tattvavāda, emphasising realist viewpoints, He extended an independent, original system of thought within Vaishnavism, His teachings […]Read More
In our trip to 12 Jyotirlingas, next in sequence is Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. Let us travel down south to experience the power of Shiva- Parvati as Arjuna and Mallika. Srisailam, also referred to as the “Kailash of the South,” is a revered and ancient site in Andra Pradesh, South India. Hundreds of temples and shrines honouring […]Read More
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a revered saint and mystic, left an indelible mark on Hindu spirituality and religious pluralism. His life and teachings continue to inspire millions worldwide.Born in 1836 in Bengal, Ramakrishna exhibited spiritual inclinations from an early age. Despite minimal formal education, his quest for divine realisation led him to master various practices from different […]Read More
Jyotirlingas are religious representations of the Hindu god Shiva. The term is a Sanskrit composite of Jyotis (‘radiance’) and linga (‘sign’). The Śiva Mahāpurāṇam (also Shiva Purana) lists 64 original jyotirlinga shrines in India. According to a Shiva mythology from the Shiva Purana, Brahma (the deity of creation) and Vishnu (the god of preservation) had […]Read More
The historical narratives surrounding Indian royalty have indeed predominantly focused on the Maharajas, often leaving the significant contributions of the Maharanis understated or overlooked. Maharani Rani Kanari of Kapurthala is a poignant example of this disparity in historical documentation. Maharanis, despite their pivotal roles in shaping the destinies of princely states, have often been relegated […]Read More