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Temple Tourism by HRDYAMThe spiritual essence of India has not merely consisted of temples alone. It is found in pilgrimage circuits, old rituals, Vedic astrology, Yoga, Ayurveda, sacred rivers, traditions of the region, art
Temple Tourism by HRDYAMHow would pilgrimage change if it were no longer viewed as a trip to a shrine but as an engagement with the entire sacred geography? The river next to the shrine, the communities that live by the shri
Divinity by HRDYAMThe first indication of Navratri usually comes not from any temple. This could be a spontaneous display of a tiny kalash in the corner of your house, the planting of new barley seeds into the moist so
Divinity by HRDYAMNot all families start off the celebrations of Diwali with crackers and lighting of lamps during the night hours. For several families in South India, the celebration starts much earlier-even before t
Worship Essentials by HRDYAMGujarat is also a time when the feeling of ending Diwali seems to lack something, as preparations start taking place for welcoming something new-the Gujarati New Year, which is known as Bestu Varas or
Worship Essentials by HRDYAMSomething very special happens on the night of Diwali in eastern India. As the rest of the nation focuses on worshipping Lakshmi and lighting lamps, the people in Bengal and Assam focus on worshipping
Divinity by HRDYAMThere is a certain magic that comes with watching Ayodhya once it gets dark. As soon as night falls on the Sarayu River, there starts appearing some diya here and there on the ghats. The number of fla
Worship Essentials by HRDYAMThere is a distinct type of evening that comes with Navratri. Incense, festive meals, and a sweet smell fill the air. In one corner of the city, there is always a group of children who recite dialogue
Divinity by HRDYAMAs the festival of Navratri approaches, Mysuru brings out its glorious past of royal culture. The lanes become bright, music resounds through historical buildings, and the grandiose Mysuru Palace take
Worship Essentials by HRDYAMBefore the onset of the autumn season in West Bengal, Kolkata will have started making preparations for the long-awaited arrival. Months go by with artists, decorators, sculptors, electricians, and re
Divinity by HRDYAMThink of a Navratri evening in Gujarat. The lights are on, the sounds of dhols are filling the atmosphere, and somewhere far away, hundreds of people have started gathering. The women are wearing thei
Divinity by HRDYAMDay nine marks the end of the journey of the Navdurga with Maa Siddhidatri. Maa Siddhidatri is generally considered the ninth manifestation of the Mother, and she is worshipped during Mahanavami. Her
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