Ancient pagan cultures held diverse and fascinating beliefs about equinoxes and eclipses, seeing them as profound cosmic events woven into their religious and spiritual fabric. For them, equinoxes were more…
The East or the West does not understand the etymology of "woke" well. African American activists coined Woke in the early 20th century to denote racial injustice and societal inequality.…
Cultural Heritage Months are celebrated in the United States to recognize and promote the visibility of specific cultures. These months intend to educate and raise awareness about the country or…
For one of my birthdays, I wanted to experience the ancient and spiritual but did not have time to travel to India. I usually look south when I need a…
Animal sacrifice, or balidanam, has been a longstanding tradition within Hindu rituals, notably in worshiping feminine deities such as Ma Durga and Ma Kali. Initially prevalent in ancient Hindu practices, the…
The Swastika, with archaeological evidence from the Harappan culture circa 3000 BCE and rooted in the Indian Civilization, tells a fascinating story across civilizations. Archaeological discoveries in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro…
Orchha, situated in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh, India, boasts a captivating history from the 16th century as if preserved in time. Established in 1531 by the Bundela chief,…
Consecration, as outlined in spiritual practices, involves transforming a physical space, object, and even a human being into a realm of Divine potential. Loosely speaking, consecrations bring certain energy forms…
The Samkhya Darshana, a school of thought within Hindu philosophy, provides a detailed and nuanced perspective on evolution centuries before Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. At its core, Samkhya provides…
Indonesia's trajectory through history has been intricately shaped by a convergence of factors, including its geographical positioning, abundant natural resources, human migrations, wars, conquests, trade dynamics, and political evolution. As…
Anjali Kanojia