Sacred Space is a portion of earth’s space, recognized by individuals or groups as worthy of devotion, loyalty or esteem. The sanctity of a sacred...
“महाबलाः जङ्गमयुक्ता भूमिः पाण्डवैः परिणता, फलतः इन्द्रप्रस्थस्य निर्माणम् अभवत्” The mighty forested Indraprastha was once capital of Pandavas, the heroes of Mahabharta. As our Puranas...
The Bhakti movement is one of the most profound spiritual revolutions in Indian history, where devotion transcended rituals, caste, and intellectual barriers. Rooted in the...
In the profound world of Sufism, Samá serves as an intimate path to the Divine. This sacred musical and meditative ritual transports mystics into realms...
It was December and our family was all set for the long-awaited New Year’s break. We were staying at Chaukori a place characterized by snow-capped...
Sacred Spaces and the Emergence of Temples “Certain areas on earth are more sacred than others, some on account of their situation, and others...
Jainism, with its profound emphasis on non-violence (Ahimsa) and rigorous self-discipline, presents a unique tapestry of beliefs and practices that distinguish it from other religious...
On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of India overturned Section 377, a law from 1861 that criminalized homosexual relationships. This decision followed years of...
When was the last time you visited a photo studio? Perhaps for your visa for an upcoming international trip? But when was the last...
PHOTOGRAPHY IN INDIA Photography arrived in colonial India during the second half of the 19th century, soon after its very first invention. New photographic societies...