-Vani Mishra There is something quietly amazing about standing under the sky and allowing yourself to ponder just how far it all stretches. Not only the stars, or the galaxies, but time itself the past that preceded us and the future that will continue long after our own passing. This sort of awe is not […]Read More
One of the 18 Mahapuranas in Hindu Literature, the Matsya Purana is among the most important and oldest writings. It revolves around the story of Lord Vishnu’s first incarnation, the Matsya (fish) avatar, as the name implies. Cosmology, geography, religious ceremonies, building temples, and the responsibilities of rulers are only a few of the many […]Read More
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