We study history in schools and colleges; we have all been taught about great Indian leaders and their marvellous contributions to the freedom struggle. If anyone asked to name some Indian freedom fighters, we easily tell Gandhiji, the Father of the Nation; Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India; Subhash Chandra Bose, the man who […]Read More
India gained freedom from the British colonization on 15th August 1947. Freedom for India is not made in a day, many struggles and movements were raised all over the country. Not only the notable leaders, but every people fought for the freedom of their country. Each freedom movement caused several injuries and deaths. If a […]Read More
Goddess Kamala is the tenth and last Mahavidyas within Shaktism and Tantra tradition, a female oriented worship of the divine; wherein the Divine Feminine is believed to be the ultimate reality. Within the Tantra tradition, Kamala is believed to be a form of Lakhsmi, the goddess of prosperity and fertility. The word Kamala means lotus, […]Read More
Matangi is the ninth goddess in the Dasa Mahavidya of Shaktism, a sect in which the divine feminine is believed to be the ultimate reality. She is often associated with goddess Saraswati, who is the goddess of learning and music. She is celebrated as the goddess of arts, music, and eloquence and blesses her devotees […]Read More
Dhumavati is the seventh goddess in the Mahavidyas of Shaktism, a female oriented worship of the divine, where the divine feminine is given the utmost importance and is viewed as the ultimate reality. Her name Dhumavati is a Sanskrit name and literally translates into the smoky one. Although the goddess is not widely worshipped and […]Read More
Many traditional games have given way to numerous new ones. Some are surviving, either in their original form or through adaptations. Many young entrepreneurs and enthusiasts have attempted to repackage traditional games for greater acceptance. Daykattai or Dayakattam or Dayaboss is a ‘board’ game from Tamil Nadu that has survived, at least in some areas. […]Read More
Indian freedom movement and independence might not be possible without the possibility of female activists. Women of the early and middle 20th century in India were made to be housebound because of society and its misconceptions. Slowly to make them out, women came out of the house and explored the world. Women’s education was rarely […]Read More
In Dasa Mahavidyas of Shakta tradition, Chinnamasta devi is the sixth Hindu goddess. She is known for her shockingly striking depictions of her decapitated head. Her name derived from chinna meaning severed and masta meaning head, literally translates into the goddess with a severed head. This stark imagery is central to her representation and symbolic […]Read More
The Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir stands as a testament to faith and devotion. Nestled in the heart of Karachi, Pakistan, this Hindu temple has witnessed over two centuries of prayers, rituals, and community gatherings.Around 200 years ago, skilled hands laid the temple’s foundation. Its walls echo tales of generations who sought solace and blessings. The […]Read More
Rama Pir Mandir stands as a testament to centuries of devotion. This Hindu temple, dedicated to Ramdev Pir, exudes an air of reverence and mystique. The temple’s roots trace back to 1859, a time when the echoes of Ramdev Pir’s legacy resonated across the arid plains. Three and a half centuries after the saint’s passing […]Read More