Larger than Life Trishula
Guest Author
Sadhguru’s Bangalore ashram has a dedicated shrine for a 54-feet Trishula. It is unique and one of the first such shrines that Sadhguru has set up. It got me thinking…
2025
Indian.Temples Research & Media Services
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