Beyond Myth: The True Story Behind Lakshman Rekha in Ramayana
Dr Dinesh Soni
Introduction Even Sita had to follow the Lakshman Rekha. Who are you to defy? A very common line I have heard while growing up. Girls and women around me would…
Dr Dinesh Soni
The Divine Prescription: How Hindu Deities Teach Hygiene Practices
We have seen many natural forces being worshipped as deities in Hinduism. We have Varun (personification of ocean and flowing water), Indra (God of rain and thunder), Vayu or Pavana…
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Understanding: The act of Validation
Validation is the act of making someone realise that he/she is important and deserves respect. Or in some cases, it is the process of accepting the authority of someone. Is…
The Timeless Appeal of Sculpture: A Closer Look at the Art
Whenever we visit a temple or monument, the beauty of sculptures always mesmerizes us. Recently, during the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, the sculpturer Arun Yogiraj became a…
Book review : Questions you always wanted to ask by Swami Mukundananda
Curiosity is the most basic virtue of existence. The curiosity is what keeps the world going and rising. Human, by nature, is a curious animal. Our mind generates hundreds of…
Guardians of the Locals: A look into Hindu Folk Deities
The phrase folk religion or folk deity is very commonly heard in terms of culture. Every state and region in India have a set of folk deities. After the release…
Consecration in an incomplete temple at Ayodhya: A fact check
Before I start writing this post, I want to make it aptly clear. I am not associated with any political party, or do not represent or endorse views of any.…
Brushstrokes of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry of Kerala Murals
A visit to the Shiva Temple in Ettumanoor, Mattancherry Palace and Vadakkumnatha kshetram will introduce us to a very beautiful and unique painting style, called as Kerala Mural painting. Kerela…
The Art of rule : Helping you lead better
Book name : The Art of Rule : 151 Shlokas on Good Governance and Statecraf Author : Deepali Vasishtha Publication : Rupa Publications Price: 295/- Often, in my lectures, I…
Decoding Vahana: Is it Truly Just a ‘Mount’ or Something More?
Introduction In our epics and Puranas, we read about different deities. The deities appear on earth for their devotees, they fight wars and they bless the devotees. And when they…