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Raksha Bandhan: The story of Ravana and Surpanakha

Indianspice Staff Reporter August 25, 2018 0 50

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 51

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 2,083

Update your playlist with these songs devoted to Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri!

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra by Aks & Lakshmi

Indianspice Staff Reporter February 13, 2018 0 1,260

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, listen to this rendition of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra to Lord Shiva by Aks & Lakshmi.

What to Do With Milk on Mahashivratri?

The Quint February 12, 2018 0 2,362

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 2,101

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.