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India Welcomes Spiritual Spring As Chaitra Marks Beginning Of Regional New Years

The arrival of Chaitra and Vasant Ritu marks the beginning of several regional New Year festivals across India, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Cheti...

13.03.2026 10

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The Divine Feminine And The Rising Power Of Women In The Modern World

The concept of the Divine Feminine in Sanatana Dharma celebrates women as the embodiment of Shakti—the cosmic energy behind creation and strength....

06.03.2026 20

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The Power Of Devotion: How Yashoda And Shabari’s Love Transcended Rituals To Touch The Divine

The stories of Yashoda and Shabari show that sincere love matters more than ritual purity in Sanatan Dharma. Whether a mother scolding Krishna or a...

08.02.2026 7

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The Blossoming Of Wisdom: Basant Panchami And The Quiet Renewal Of Learning

Basant Panchami marks more than the arrival of spring—it symbolises renewal, learning and inner awakening. Celebrated as Saraswati Puja, the day...

02.02.2026 7

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Guiding Light: The Uttarayan Of The Mind

The Sun’s transition into Capricorn during Makar Sankranti marks the arrival of harvest festivals and Uttarayan, symbolising movement from inertia...

11.01.2026 10

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Guiding Light: The Subtle Art Of Storytelling

The Hindi film industry is unarguably one of India’s powerhouses of soft power, and whilst we are predominantly served up a concoction of escapist...

03.01.2026 10

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Beyond ‘Us Vs Them’: Why Kindness Must Anchor Human Coexistence

Amid rising individualism and identity-based divisions, this reflection argues that empathy and kindness are essential for human survival. Drawing...

20.12.2025 10

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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Uncertainty

Following last time’s reflections on the contemporary relevance of the Bhagavad Gita, it feels natural to turn to Chapter 2, which condenses the...

14.12.2025 20

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Guiding Light: Timeless Wisdom

Whilst it was set on the battle of Kurukshetra, modern life is nothing short of a battlefield, with us being pulled in multiple directions with...

30.11.2025 10

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Pitru Paksha 2025: Dates, Rituals, Significance And Rare Eclipse Alignments

As the joyous celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi end, the mood in many Hindu homes shifts to a quieter, more reflective time. This is Pitru Paksha, a...

07.09.2025 20

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Guiding Light: The Song Divine

The dark skies feel like nature’s own design for a festival that honours this divine birth on another stormy night, over 5,000 years ago, in a world...

17.08.2025 10

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Guiding Light: The Power Of Devotion

The story of Prahlad Maharaj has been immortalised since time immemorial. Born into the Asura clan, he transcended his innate qualities to become one...

09.03.2025 20

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Sacred History

Maharashtra seems to be in the grips of a bit of a firestorm of a movie. The lesser-known story, especially amongst the newer generation, of...

23.02.2025 10

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