Lifestyle
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...
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...
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...
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...
Global Handwashing Day: Covid-19 pandemic taught us how a simple habit can save lives!
When we meet someone, our first connection with them happens through the hands with a handshake. But sometimes our hands pose a threat to...
Goddess Kali worshipped as four sisters in West Bengal’s Kaligram!
If you take a walk through this village, you will witness various forms of Goddess Kali such as Siddheshwari, Burima, Dakat Kali, Khyapama, Anandamayi...
Letters That Bring Us Closer: World Post Day
A Day to Celebrate Global Connection
Every year on October 9, the world pauses—just for a moment—to celebrate something beautifully simple yet deeply powerful: the...
Kolkata’s 500-year-old Punte Kali, Goddess who revived a burnt fish!
There are a lot of stories associated with Kolkata’s Punte Kali, a more than 500-year-old temple of Goddess Kali located in the city’s Burrabazar...
Birbhum’s 300-year-old Nirisha Kali, who cures ailments of women and bestows good fortune!
This Kali Maa is believed to heal diseases, especially of women! Women and girls from near and far come running to Birbhum’s Nirisha Kali...