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Sabarimala: Understanding the legendary temple of Lord Ayyappa

Indianspice Staff Reporter October 17, 2018 0 737

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

#SundaySounds: Jai Jai Shiva Shambho

Indianspice Staff Reporter October 7, 2018 0 847

Jai Jai Shiva Shambho a bhajan by Art of Living where Aks & Lakshmi's electronica spin in their rendition captures Shiva's quality of dynamic stillness.

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

Indianspice Staff Reporter September 13, 2018 0 1,201

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 0 289

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 1,230

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 1,317

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.

Your ultimate Shivaratri playlist! Har Har Mahadev!

Indianspice Staff Reporter February 13, 2018 0 1,115

To impress their deity, Lord Shiva, people across India and the world are standing in lines outside temples with a water tumbler to give the customary bath to the Shivalinga.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra by Aks & Lakshmi

Indianspice Staff Reporter February 13, 2018 0 927

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, we sing the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra to Lord Shiva to give us strength to overcome fear of the unknown in our lives.

What to Do With Milk on Mahashivratri?

The Quint February 12, 2018 0 2,133

Reports are suggestive of how gallons of milk is wasted in the name of appeasement of gods while millions die of hunger each day.

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

The Quint February 2, 2018 0 1,515

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.