Festivals of Sikkim: A Dive into the Rich Cultural Heritage

India boasts of a kaleidoscope of cultural and traditional fragments. The beautiful tapestry of diversity woven across various regions brings forth the strength of India. As we move along this blog post, allow us to take you through the vibrancy of Sikkim and its festivals. A beautiful culmination o...

Ambaji Temple, Gujarat: Home to the Heart of 51 Shakti Peethas of India

All hail the gods and goddesses of our divine land!  The cultural knit of the Indian community is absolutely beautiful. The shrines and temples of India carry with them a history that is bound to pique your interest. As we move along this post we shall virtually take you through the holy and s...

Shri Kilkari Bhaironath Pandav Kalin Temple, New Delhi: A Must Visit for all Devotees

Traversing through the landscapes of India, one will find themselves overwhelmed by the multicultural display of beliefs and faith. The history, and the stories associated with different places of worship definitely leave one spellbound.  The meaning is Bhairav is known to be the one who conqu...

Worshipping Tools of the Trade: Mythology and Rituals of Vishwakarma Puja

Lord Vishwakarma is known to be the architect of our world and all creations. As per mythological references it is believed that Lord Brahma Ji handed over the responsibility of adorning and putting the world into systematic order to Lord Vishwakarma. Lord Brahma had full faith in the art and creati...

Navratri Day 1: Rituals and Significance of Worshipping Goddess Shailputri

Marking the onset of the nine divine days of Navratri, where we worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Each day through the course of Navratri is devoted to a different goddess. The grand celebrations begin with worshipping Shailputri Mata on the first day. Shailputri Mata is known to be a surrea...

Navratri Day 2: Rituals and Significance of Worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini

Navratri marks the onset of the festival season. It is a period of nine days where devotees worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. In our previous post we talked about Shailputri Mata who is worshipped on Day 1 of Navratri. As we proceed with our celebrations to the second day of Navratri we wors...

Navratri Day 3: Worshipping Chandraghanta Devi

Navratri marks the onset of the festivities and the season of celebrations. It is a period of reflection through fasting and sadhana, and also a time to look forward to a new season and a new year. On the third day of Navratri we worship Chandraghanta devi, the third form of Goddess Durga.  My...

Navratri Day 4: Story of Maa Kushmanda and Puja Vidhi

Goddess Kushmanda: The Cosmic Creator who Birthed the Universe with a smile With Maa Durga’s divine blessings we have arrived on the fourth day of Navratri. On this day we worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga. The divine name, “Kushmanda” is composed of...

Celebration of Love on Your First Karva Chauth: A Guide to Traditions and Rituals

It’s that time of the year again, with the fragrance of festivities rising high up in the air. Right in the middle of all these festivals in the latter half of the year, we have Karva Chauth. A day celebrating a couple’s love and commitment for each other. First Karva Chauth after gettin...

Dhari Devi Temple, Srinagar: A Spiritual Journey through the Heart of Uttarakhand

India celebrates its cultures through its array of temples across its geographical stretch. Every city has some or their other significant place of worship with a rich heritage and history associated with it. Through this post we are going to discuss one such spiritual gem that is the Dhari Devi Tem...