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The arrival of Chaitra and Vasant Ritu marks the beginning of several regional New Year festivals across India, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Cheti...
The concept of the Divine Feminine in Sanatana Dharma celebrates women as the embodiment of Shakti—the cosmic energy behind creation and strength....
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...
Basant Panchami marks more than the arrival of spring—it symbolises renewal, learning and inner awakening. Celebrated as Saraswati Puja, the day...
The Sun’s transition into Capricorn during Makar Sankranti marks the arrival of harvest festivals and Uttarayan, symbolising movement from inertia...
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...
Amid rising individualism and identity-based divisions, this reflection argues that empathy and kindness are essential for human survival. Drawing...
Following last time’s reflections on the contemporary relevance of the Bhagavad Gita, it feels natural to turn to Chapter 2, which condenses the...
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...
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...
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...
The story of Prahlad Maharaj has been immortalised since time immemorial. Born into the Asura clan, he transcended his innate qualities to become one...
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...