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The significance of the five days of Diwali

Indianspice Staff Reporter October 29, 2018 0 1,212

Diwali varies across cultures, religions and cities. Find out about the five days of Diwali, the celebrations on each day and the stories behind them.

Sabarimala: Understanding the legendary temple of Lord Ayyappa

Indianspice Staff Reporter October 17, 2018 0 745

A court order has removed the restriction on women entering the Sabarimala shrine of Lord Ayyappa which has caused uprising in protests. Here's what you need to know

The 85-year-old Ganesha idol believed to ‘fulfill every wish’ unveiled

Indianspice Staff Reporter September 13, 2018 0 1,205

It is believed that the idol fulfils everyone’s wishes and people along with celebrities turn up in large numbers to offer worship to this Ganesha idol.

Sisters are protectors too: Maybe it is time to reimagine Raksha Bandhan

Indianspice Staff Reporter August 30, 2018 0 292

As an elder sister I am protector to my brother and other siblings, so shouldn’t he be tying a rakhi on my wrist, instead of the other way around?

Raksha Bandhan: The story of Ravana and Surpanakha

Indianspice Staff Reporter August 25, 2018 0 1,234

Kids love stories from mythology and so do adults! There is much to be learnt from the “evil” brother-sister duo Ravana and Surpanakha.

The ancient festival of Bonalu in ode to the blood goddess Maha Kali

Indianspice Staff Reporter July 16, 2018 0 1,324

The festive fervour is renting the air and the devotees across the Telangana state are geared up to revel this month-long festival that celebrates faith and oneness of humanity.

A Black God on a White Horse: Village Deities of Tamil Nadu

The Quint February 2, 2018 0 1,518

The stories of village gods are not simply myths but memorates, or first-person accounts. The ‘Amman’ does awaken on Navrathri & the Ayyanar rides his horse, sword in hand, along the boundaries of the village, fighting off evil spirits.