Vijayadashami: The Triumph of Good over Evil and Its Modern Relevance

Vijayadashami

The Eternal Festival of Victory Every year, Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is celebrated across India with unmatched zeal. Streets light up with effigies of Ravana ready to burn, stage plays narrate the Ramayana in Ramlila grounds, and families gather to mark the victory of good over evil. Yet, beneath the festivities lies a profound … Read more

Navratri Celebrations Across India: Rhythms, Rituals, and Regional Flavors

Navratri, the nine-night festival honoring the Divine Feminine, unfolds across India as a tapestry of rituals, music, art, and food. Although many people associate Navratri with Garba and Dandiya alone, celebrations across India include an astonishing diversity of practices: public pandals, intimate household displays, community dances, and pilgrimage traditions. The word Navratri literally means “nine … Read more

10 Animals with Symbolic Meaning in Indian Mythology That Will Change How You See Them

animals with symbolic meaning in Indian mythology

Indian mythology is full of stories, some magical, some deep, and some that make us stop and think. But what many people don’t notice is how animals play a really big role in these stories. They’re not just background characters. They have deep meanings. From elephants to snakes, every animal represents something special: power, wisdom, … Read more