The Great Temple Pyramid: A Journey through Cholula, Mexico
Anjali KanojiaFor 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…
Honoring Ancestors: A Comparative Exploration of the Day of the Dead and Pitru Paksha
Numerous cultural and spiritual commonalities are discernible in ancient world cultures, characterized by the prevalence of rituals and practices centered on venerating the deceased. Among these traditions, the Day of…
A Decolonized Mystical Journey to Taxco: Exploring Indigenous Rituals and Healing
For context, pre-Hispanic cultures flourished for thousands of years from the present-day Southwest United States to the Panama Canal and powerful rulers such as the Olmec, Teotihuacan, Maya, Zapotecan, Mixtecan,…
Teotihuacan: Unveiling the Mysteries of Mexico’s Ancient Spiritual Culture
There seem to be common themes that bind ancient cultures. The rich Mexican pre-Columbian civilizational heritage is worth exploring and understanding. My first trip to this fascinating area was right…