Goddess Kali is a Hindu goddess who is the representation of time, creation, destruction, and death. ‘Kali’ derives from the Sanskrit word Kala, meaning “time-doomsday-death” and “black”. She is the representation of the violent nature of living beings and describes the need for wisdom and dispassion; the development of goodand evil from a common source… Continue reading Exploring The Many Forms of Goddess Kali: A Divine Manifestation
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Durga Puja: the Festival of Happiness and Life
The morning of Ashwin (the month of autumn) glints, encompassing the Earth with humming chants of a Woman; the invincible, the nature who is determined to resurrect this Universe from the clutches of evil and restore happiness and peace among her devotees. The woman is none other than Goddess Durga, in honour to whom the… Continue reading Durga Puja: the Festival of Happiness and Life
Mahalaya Magic: Unveiling the Mystique of Devi’s Arrival
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As the crow caws, promulgating the beginning of another day, every house of Bengalis reverberates with the similar holy Chandipath, transmitted from the static frequencies of dingy radios. With the chantings, the autumnal dawn ululates with the prime time of Mahalaya, announcing the arrival of our Maa, goddess Durga. On this auspicious day of Mahalaya… Continue reading Mahalaya Magic: Unveiling the Mystique of Devi’s Arrival
The Grandeur of Late 19th century Rathayatra Celebration in Bengal
The significance of Rathayatra in Bengal: Rathayatra, meaning “chariot procession,” is a festival deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and worship. It celebrates the divine journey of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, in lavishly adorned chariots. In Bengal, Rathayatra holds immense significance, particularly in the cities of Kolkata, Puri, and several other… Continue reading The Grandeur of Late 19th century Rathayatra Celebration in Bengal