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The Noble Asuras

The Noble Asuras

By Krishna Priya The terms asura and rakshasa are associated with destruction and violence throughout Indian mythology. In the epics, like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, they are seen as demonic figures –...

The Noble Asuras

By Krishna Priya The terms asura and rakshasa are associated with destruction and violence throughout Indian mythology. In the epics, like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, they are seen as demonic figures –...

Jhulelal: An Incarnation Of Varuna

Jhulelal: An Incarnation Of Varuna

By Kayva Gokhale  The Sindhi community worships Varuna in his incarnation as Jhulelal, also known as Uderolal or Zinda Pir. He is their patron saint, associated with rivers, water and marine life...

Jhulelal: An Incarnation Of Varuna

By Kayva Gokhale  The Sindhi community worships Varuna in his incarnation as Jhulelal, also known as Uderolal or Zinda Pir. He is their patron saint, associated with rivers, water and marine life...

Chitragupta: Yama’s Accountant

Chitragupta: Yama’s Accountant

By Krithika Nair Once, Yama complained to Brahma that he found it difficult to keep track of everyone’s actions on earth. Brahma meditated upon the problem and out of his body emerged a man...

Chitragupta: Yama’s Accountant

By Krithika Nair Once, Yama complained to Brahma that he found it difficult to keep track of everyone’s actions on earth. Brahma meditated upon the problem and out of his body emerged a man...

The Artisans of Diwali and Dussehra

The Artisans of Diwali and Dussehra

by Keya Gupta The festive season is filled with beauty. Flowers, rangolis, and diyas transform neighbourhoods for Dussehra and Diwali. These crafts are so woven into our celebrations that they often seem invisible....

The Artisans of Diwali and Dussehra

by Keya Gupta The festive season is filled with beauty. Flowers, rangolis, and diyas transform neighbourhoods for Dussehra and Diwali. These crafts are so woven into our celebrations that they often seem invisible....

Children Speak: A Children’s Day Special

Children Speak: A Children’s Day Special

by Keya Gupta and Shree Sauparnika V Every year on November 14, India celebrates Children’s Day to honour the joy and imagination that children bring into the world. Did you...

Children Speak: A Children’s Day Special

by Keya Gupta and Shree Sauparnika V Every year on November 14, India celebrates Children’s Day to honour the joy and imagination that children bring into the world. Did you...

The Ashwattha Tree

The Ashwattha Tree

The Ashwattha tree, more commonly known as the Peepul tree, is revered as sacred for many reasons. It is seen as the king of trees. This is because the tree is...

The Ashwattha Tree

The Ashwattha tree, more commonly known as the Peepul tree, is revered as sacred for many reasons. It is seen as the king of trees. This is because the tree is...