Category: mythology

  • The Spring Symphony

    The Spring Symphony

    Spring festivals intertwine mythology with tradition, celebrating renewal and love, epitomized by Vasantasena’s romantic allure amidst vibrant festivities.”

  • Jarjara Puja

    Jarjara Puja

    “What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” ― Chris Maser, Forest Primeval: The Natural History of an Ancient Forest

  • NagaYakshini.

    NagaYakshini.

    Nagapanchami is also about the Snake goddess cult, Manasa devi, Manchamma and NagaYakshini.

  • Arrows

    Arrows

    An interesting comparison. Rama had only four arrows, each arrow would cleanse itself in the sarayu after use and return to Rama’s quiver. The arrow would manifest its use according to the need. The arrow of Jambupati was poisonous and magical, it could transform into anything at all and no one could match its power.It…

  • Guardian Goddess Of Parashuramakshetra.

    Visiting Kota or rather Handattu, from where my grandmother hails, I noticed the image of Rakteshwari for the first time. I was aware that Rakteshwari was Karavali, Tulu Nādu entity as I had heard of her in the various Paddaana’s or folk oral renderings.  Since time permitted, I did look into Devi Bhagavata a more…

  • Feline Fraternity Forever

    Feline Fraternity Forever

    Dogs have a day, while cats have 365