Bhaktilipi is a home for Indian cultural, historical & devotional writings, stories, and sacred texts—curated, translated, and presented with care.
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There’s a special kind of stillness that fills a home when a puja is about to begin. The faint, sweet smell of incense, the gentle clinking of brass bells, and the quiet hum of mantras create an atmosphere of pure peace. These rituals, passed down through generations, are more
There are some places where you don't just go, you arrive. The journey itself becomes a part of the darshan. Imagine a gentle ferry ride, the vast, calming expanse of the Brahmaputra River around you, and the first glimpse of a serene temple nestled on the northern bank.
As the monsoon clouds retreat and a gentle breeze begins to whisper through the air, there's a palpable shift in the atmosphere across India. It's a feeling of anticipation, of joy, of homecoming. This is the divine call of Navratri, the nine sacred nights dedicated to
In the beautiful tapestry of India's spiritual calendar, some days feel like a gentle pause, a moment to breathe and reconnect with something deeper. The air seems calmer, our hearts feel lighter, and we are reminded of the profound paths laid out by great souls who walked this
Whenever someone mentions Maharashtrian food, what comes to your mind? Is it the image of a piping hot Vada Pav, a plate of tangy Misal, or the comforting simplicity of Poha? While these dishes are undoubtedly the heartbeats of Maharashtra's street food culture, the real culinary soul of
Some journeys are not just about reaching a destination; they are about finding a part of yourself you didn't know was missing. My quest for such a place led me to the gentle slopes of West Sikkim, where, nestled amidst the clouds, lies the Pemayangtse Monastery. The name
In our Indian culture, the word 'Satya' or 'Truth' holds a sacred place. We are taught that it is the ultimate virtue. But what happens when the truth of human equality gets buried under centuries of oppressive traditions? In the 19th century, one man, along with
In the bustling lanes of Guwahati's Uzan Bazaar, there's a place where time seems to slow down, where the air hums with an ancient energy. It’s not just a temple; it's a feeling. I’m talking about the Ugro Tara Temple, a place
There's a certain magic in the air when autumn begins to settle in. You can feel it in the gentle morning chill and see it in the golden hue of the evening sun. For us in India, this feeling is deeply tied to one thing – the approaching glow
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