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Sabarimala: Understanding the legendary temple of Lord Ayyappa

Indianspice Staff Reporter October 17, 2018 0 711

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 1,188

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 0 276

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 1,202

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 Mahishasura Mardini Stotram with Aks & Lakshmi

Indianspice Staff Reporter August 4, 2018 0 577

This Sanskrit hymn, a lyrical masterpiece by saint-philosopher Adi Shankara, pays homage to Goddess Chamundeshwari and her defeat of the demon Mahishasura.

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

Indianspice Staff Reporter July 16, 2018 0 1,290

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.

Devi Durga: The symbolism of feminine strength

Indianspice Staff Reporter March 23, 2018 0 805

Devi Durga is considered as a divine potency responsible for keeping the material world in order and decorum. Here's why she is revered with such intensity.

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

The Quint February 2, 2018 0 1,480

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.

Here’s How To Celebrate ‘Durga Pujo’

Indianspice Staff Reporter September 9, 2017 0 1,269

The festival that is known as 'Navratri’ ‘ultimate awakening of Maa Durga with very special rituals that mark its celebration.

How India’s Celebrating Dussehra

Indianspice Staff Reporter October 11, 2016 0 1,178

Shubho Bijoya! Sindoor Khela to Ravan dahan!