Indian Mythology

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What is the Significance of Teej festival in India?

Mar 29
4 min

What is the Significance of Teej festival in India?

Teej is a Hindu festival that celebrates the onset of monsoon and is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Click here to read more.

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On Feminism and Kali Maa: Why You Should Consider Taking the Middle Ground

Pratha

Mar 15
3 min

On Feminism and Kali Maa: Why You Should Consider Taking the Middle Ground

The female is a celebrated figure in Hinduism. Through the feminist lens, Kali is an icon of a bold woman that the world fears...

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Divya Balvally

Dec 18, 2021
5 min

River Goddesses in Hindu Mythology

Why are Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati considered to be holy in Hindu mythology? Read this blog post to find out!

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11 Sacred Buddhist Symbols and their Meaning

Prerana Thakur

Nov 9, 2021
4 min

11 Sacred Buddhist Symbols and their Meaning

Read about Buddhist iconography and the meanings behind the sacred symbols often found in Buddhist art and architecture.

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Divya Balvally

Oct 5, 2021
3 min

Why is Lord Ganesha known as Ekdant?

Lord Ganesha is depicted having a human body with an elephant head having single tusk, and is thus, known as Ekdant (one tooth).

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Everything You Need to Know About Lord Jagannath And The Sacred Rath Yatra of Puri

Prerana Thakur

Jul 10, 2021
5 min

Everything You Need to Know About Lord Jagannath And The Sacred Rath Yatra of Puri

This year, the Rath Yatra of Puri will begin on the 12th of July. Read about the importance of the event & the deity it is associated with.

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Guru-Shishya Parampara: An Introduction to the Ancient Indian Education System

Pratha

Jul 7, 2021
4 min

Guru-Shishya Parampara: An Introduction to the Ancient Indian Education System

Guru-shishya Paramapara is an Ancient Indian method of education. Read to find how different it is from the modern Indian education system.

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How did Draupadi’s Vastraharan Lead to the Downfall of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata?

Aayushi Wadale

May 1, 2021
4 min

How did Draupadi’s Vastraharan Lead to the Downfall of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata?

Mahabharata is the greatest tragedy of the Bharatvarsha. According to many, the sole reason for the downfall of the Kauravas was...

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5 Reasons why we Celebrate Holi Festival

Aayushi Wadale

Mar 27, 2021
6 min

5 Reasons why we Celebrate Holi Festival

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm and, of course, with a lot of colors! Just like all the...

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Shailaja Sarangi

Mar 3, 2021
6 min

Women as Mothers in the Ramayana

Each mother in the Ramayana- Kausalya, Kaikeyi, Sumitra, Sita, Mandodari, displays a multitude of emotions...

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9 Indian Superstitions and the Scientific Reasons Behind Them

Shailaja Sarangi

Feb 27, 2021
4 min

9 Indian Superstitions and the Scientific Reasons Behind Them

Superstitions are self-imposed beliefs, or sometimes widely believed blind notions of being...

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Akshita Rana

Feb 11, 2021
4 min

Lord Kamadeva: The Indian Cupid

In Sanskrit, the term 'Kama' means love, desire, sensuality, and longing. In Hinduism, the Lord who embodies all these qualities is Kamadeva

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Why is Samudra Manthan the Grandest Event in Hindu Mythology?

Sakshi Priya

Jan 2, 2021
5 min

Why is Samudra Manthan the Grandest Event in Hindu Mythology?

A story of the creation of the world, Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean is a significant event in Indian mythology because...

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Deciphering Shakuntala: Mahabharata v/s Kalidasa

Deepikka Laxmi

Nov 30, 2020
6 min

Deciphering Shakuntala: Mahabharata v/s Kalidasa

In both versions, we see how women remain questionable for their actions and are character assassinated in society in general...

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5 Indian Plants of Religious and Ayurvedic Significance

Deepikka Laxmi

Nov 27, 2020
4 min

5 Indian Plants of Religious and Ayurvedic Significance

Apart from their use in medicine, most plants in India have a mythological connection too...

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Diwali: A Celebration of Hindu Mythology

Deepikka Laxmi

Nov 10, 2020
4 min

Diwali: A Celebration of Hindu Mythology

Diwali celebrations last five days. However, only one of these days is associated with Lord Rama...

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Akshita Rana

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

Decoding Goddess Kali

In Art, Goddess Kali is mostly portrayed as a fearsome figure with disheveled hair, dark skin, and a lolling tongue dripping with blood.

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Indra and Zeus- The Hindu and Greek Rain Gods

Yukti Ganeriwal

Oct 14, 2020
2 min

Indra and Zeus- The Hindu and Greek Rain Gods

Lord Zeus, the Greek God, bears an uncanny resemblance to Lord Indra in Indian Mythology. Read this blog to find out how!

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Devadasis: The Eternal Brides and their Origin

Yukti Ganeriwal

Oct 14, 2020
3 min

Devadasis: The Eternal Brides and their Origin

Read about the legend associated with the emergence of the social evil- the 'Devadasi' tradition in India.

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