Culture
The Enduring Fire of Kali: A Retrospective on Kolkata’s Kali Puja Heritage
Kali Puja, often overshadowed by the grand celebrations of Durga Puja, holds a unique and fierce place in the heart and heritage of Kolkata....
Why Hindus Avoid Onion and Garlic in Rituals: Myth and Meaning Explained
In Hinduism, food is broadly divided into three categories: Saatvik, Raajsik, and Taamasik. Saatvik foods are pure, promote peace, and encourage spiritual growth. Raajsik...
Who are Dakinis and Yoginis? Why are they worshipped on Kali Puja in West Bengal?
If you walk through the winding lanes of Kolkata’s potter’s colony Kumartuli ahead of Kali Puja, you will find scary idols of demons and...
Beyond the Diyas: What Diwali Really Means
A Festival That Lights Up More Than Just Homes
As the first diya flickers to life and the night fills with the scent of incense...
Black Magic of a 256-Year-Old Jaipur Legacy
Every Diwali, a Jaipur family revives a 256-year-old royal tradition — making Kali Syahi, the indelible black ink once used by kings. What was...
What is Bhoot Chaturdashi also known as Bengali Halloween? How is it celebrated?
While the entire world celebrates Halloween, Bengalis have their own Halloween- known as “Bhoot Chaturdashi” which is celebrated just a say before Diwali. This...
धनतेरस: धनिया और झाड़ू क्यों हैं शुभ? धर्म ही नहीं, सेहत और विज्ञान भी है कारण!
दीपावली 2025 के पांच दिवसीय पर्व की शुरुआत धनतेरस से होती है, जो धन, स्वास्थ्य और समृद्धि का प्रतीक है। इस दिन सोना-चांदी, बर्तन,...
Jaipur Unveils India’s Costliest Sweet — Swarn Prasadam Worth ₹1.11 Lakh per Kg
Every year on Diwali, Jaipur draws attention and this year too it is stealing the spotlight, not just with the wonderful décor in the...
Ancient Shakti Peetha, Bargabhima Temple in West Bengal’s Tamluk is connected with Mahabharata!
Significant among the 14 Shakti Peethas also known as Saati Peethas located in West Bengal, is the Bargabhima Temple. This ancient Hindu temple is...
Bhutan paying electricity bill for West Bengal’s Kali temple since British era!
The administration of Makrapara Kali Temple in Birpara, Alipurduar district of West Bengal does not have to pay the electricity bill, which is being...
World Food Day: Scientific reasons behind foods consumed by Indians during fast
People in India fast for religious and cultural reasons, observing specific days like festivals (Navaratri, Karva Chauth), days dedicated to certain deities (Mondays for...
Bamakali Dance: Goddess Kali’s idol dances on her devotees’ shoulders in West Bengal’s Shantipur
When entire India celebrates Diwali, the state of West Bengal observes Kali Puja. Goddess Kali is worshiped, feared and revered across the state and...