Think for a moment about Lord Shiva, the Mahadev. We see him in deep meditation, a serene smile on his face, the crescent moon on his head, and Ganga flowing from his hair. But then our eyes travel down, and we see something startling: a garland of human skulls, the
There are some places where you can feel the pulse of history and faith beating together in the very air you breathe. The Doul Govinda Temple, nestled peacefully on the northern banks of the mighty Brahmaputra in Guwahati, is one such sacred space. It’s more than just a temple;
The winds that sweep across the Aravalli hills near Ajmer often seem to whisper tales of valour and sacrifice. We all know the glorious saga of Prithviraja III, the brave Chahamana king. But history, like a deep river, holds many currents, and some stories, though powerful, flow just beneath the
In the heart of every Indian household, there's a story of a child who dared to dream beyond the pages of a textbook. For one family in Chennai, that dream unfolded on a 22-yard cricket pitch. This is the story of Ravichandran Ashwin, a name that doesn’t
In many Indian families, there’s a special, deeply personal bond with a Kuladevi—a goddess who is more than just a deity; she is a cherished family member, a divine mother watching over generations. For countless devotees across western and southern India, especially in Maharashtra and Goa, that beloved
