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Navarātri - Nine Powerful Nights of Devī Worship

Every spring and autumn, streets and temples across Bhārata come alive with color, dance, music, and devotion. The nine divine nights of Navarātri are dedicated to the worship of Devī. She is Śakti, the primordial, all-powerful force. These are not ordinary nights, but nine nights charged with her power.

Tanya Fransz 10 min read

Dharma Today

Pitṛ Pakṣa - When Departed Ancestors Are To Be Propitiated

Pitṛ worship has been a long-standing tradition for Hindus since time immemorial and is mentioned in the Vedas as well as multiple other scriptures.

Tanya Fransz 15 min read

Bodhas

Oṇam

Oṇam celebrates the appearance of the Vāmana avatāra, Śrī Viṣṇu’s fifth avatāra, who incarnated to restore the cosmic order.

Tanya Fransz 18 min read

Dharma Today

Supreme Gaṇeśa - A Retelling in the Light of the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa

Gaṇeśa revealed as Ādi-Tattva - the Supreme who transforms curses into blessings.

Devamalya De 10 min read

Bodhas

Janmāṣṭamī - Śrīkṛṣṇa appears amidst the darkness of Adharma to re-establish Dharma

Compiles the description of this immensely sacred and special day from our Purāṇas.

Tanya Fransz 13 min read

Dharma Today

Rakṣābandhana - Sacred Thread of Love and Protection

The 'rākhī' is no ordinary thread; it is a powerful and sacred amulet infused lovingly with prayers for steadfast protection - to both the one wearing it as well as the one tying it.

Tanya Fransz 20 min read

Dharma Today

Waari | The Journey Within

A personal journey of a Marathi girl from Pune who experiences the transformative pilgrimage of waari - where thousands of devotees walk hundreds of kilometers to Pandharpur to worship Lord Viṭṭhala.

Mrunmayee Chitale 6 min read

Dharma Today

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 4 - The Deeper Meaning

Part 4 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the rituals performed, the idea of kingship and deeper significance imbued in the festival, and theme of the chariot.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 18 min read

Dharma Today

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 3 - Folktales

Part 3 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the legends surrounding the festival, the duration of the celebrations, the unique idols, and the inclusive nature of the community proceedings.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 8 min read

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Navarātri - Nine Powerful Nights of Devī Worship

Pitṛ Pakṣa - When Departed Ancestors Are To Be Propitiated

Oṇam

Supreme Gaṇeśa - A Retelling in the Light of the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa

Janmāṣṭamī - Śrīkṛṣṇa appears amidst the darkness of Adharma to re-establish Dharma

Rakṣābandhana - Sacred Thread of Love and Protection

Waari | The Journey Within

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 4 - The Deeper Meaning

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 3 - Folktales