Sant Tukaram Maharaj, also known as Tuka, Tuko Baraya, and Tukoba, was a 17th-century Marathi saint who left an indelible mark on the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra. His life was dedicated to devotion, poetry, and social reform. Tukaram was born in Dehu village, Maharashtra, around 1598 or 16081. His unwavering devotion was directed towards Vithoba, […]Read More
Indira Devi, born Indira Raje on February 19, 1892, into the illustrious Gaekwad family of Baroda, India, defied conventions and etched her name in history as a woman of extraordinary courage and determination. Her story is not just one of royal lineage and opulence but also of personal choices that shaped the course of her […]Read More
Long ago women were worshipped as God as well as the secondary human being in India. After ages, women were treated as following their tradition and culture; that includes, they should not go out without the help of any man in their life. It started with her father or brother or husband or her son. […]Read More
In the city of Ujjain, Shiva, the supreme deity of time, rules eternally in all his majesty. Even in the middle of the hectic daily grind of contemporary concerns, the Mahakala rules the city and its inhabitants and offers an unbreakable connection to the traditions of the ancient Hindus. Mahakaleshwara Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve […]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 the rich tapestry of Indian history, few stories captivate as much as those of the maharajas and maharanis whose opulent lifestyles and exquisite tastes left an indelible mark on the world. Among these luminaries, Maharani Yashoda Devi of Patiala stands out not only for her grace and charm but also for her legendary collection […]Read More
Swami Vivekananda, a name synonymous with spiritual enlightenment and social reform, left an indelible mark on the world with his profound teachings and visionary outlook. His life’s work continues to inspire millions across the globe. Born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, India, as Narendranath Datta, he was inclined towards spirituality from a young age. […]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