Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Life: From Battlefield to Breakfast Table
Introduction We usually meet the Bhagavad Gita on a battlefield: Arjuna’s chariot stands between two armies, conch shells are blowing, and a warrior collapses in doubt. At first glance, it…
Khardaha as Gupt-Vrindavan – The History of Shyamsundar Jiu Mandir
Sri Ramakrishna Paramhans stated Khardaha as Gupt-Vrindavan and quoted “Kalighat er Kali, Dakshineswar er Bhobhotarini ar khardaha r Shyamshundar jibanto” Introduction The earliest nomenclature of Khardaha is found as Khardwip…
Madhur Sri Madanantheshwara Siddhi Vinayaka Temple,Kasaragod Kerala
Madhur Sree Madanantheshwara-Siddhivinayaka Temple is a renowned temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Ganapathi, located approximately 7 km from Kasaragod town, along the banks of the Mogral River, also…
A study of sallekhana practice from the death memorials of Karntaka
Introduction The fundamental principle of Jainism is that entire universe is made up of 6 substances, out of which ‘jiva’ and ‘ajiva’ are important to understand. Jiva or the soul…
Dharmapuri’s Kedareshwar Temple – A Testament to Kalyani Chalukya Sculptural Aesthetics
The Marathwada region, the central part of Maharashtra, is known to travelers for the Magnificent Ellora caves. Beyond the Ellora caves, some know about the Ghrishneshwar temple, one of the…
Dashrath Nandan Ram – The Complete Life and Legacy of Maryada Purushottam
Introduction Dashrath Nandan Ram, the firstborn of King Dashrath from Ayodhya, is respected as a divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu and stands as a timeless symbol of virtue, dharma, and…
Beyond Lights and Festivities: Understanding the Sacred Days of Diwali
Diwali, often called the festival of lights, is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India. Marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil,…
Jyotirlinga places – Centers of Spiritual Tourism
Here is our presentation on the topic, delivered at 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave, that was held at Ujjain on 27th August, 2025.










