Beheadings abound in the stories of goddesses, as do the fears and concerns that communities could not openly discuss ...

New Alipore College in Kolkata fosters cultural competence through poetry, connecting students to diverse perspectives and ...

Durga Charan Ranbir, Farooq Ahmad Mir, Gokul Chandra Das, Guruvayur Dorai, Harjinder Singh Srinagar Wale, Hassan Raghu, Joynacharan Bathari, K Omanakutty Amma, Madugula Nagaphani Sarma, Mahabir Nayak, ...

Durga Puja would be spent doing the joyrides at Deshapriya ... which he borrowed to read on my recommendation, still has the word Sanskrit (at the cost of spoilers) underlined in pencil. Das Sarma ...

There will be three layers in the temple. On the topmost layer will be the idol of Ram worshiping Maa Durga signifying Akal Bodhon (worship of Durga in the month of Ashvin). There will be another idol ...

A special tent by Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj organised rituals like Chandi Havan, Rudrabhishek and Durga Chandi Paath. Student disciples recited Sanskrit ...

Various rituals were organized, including Chandi Havan, Rudrabhishek, and Durga Chandi Paath. Student disciples recited Sanskrit shlokas under the guidance of Shankar Vijayendra Saraswati ...

One of the easiest-to-pronounce and simple Sanskrit affirmations is this one. ‘Ananda Hum’ simply means ‘I am happiness’, and if this affirmation does not bring good luck in people’s ...

This pristine celebration of life & faith will also lay out a Sangam of ‘akharas’. Though this Sanskrit word means a wrestling arena, in its deeper layers, it carries many microcosms.

Sculptures excavated depict Hindu gods and Buddhist cults with images of Buddha (Bukit Choras), Ganesha, Durga, and the representation of Lingga-Yoni. Lingga is the abstract symbol of Shiva.

The most-awaited Bengali festival is here, and the COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened the festive spirits. People have come up with innovative ideas and solutions — from virtual pandals to idols that ...