As we step into the new year with Chaitra’s arrival, perhaps it’s time to pause. To mute the noise around us. This transition is more than just a date on the calendar—it is a convergence of renewal and reflection. It is also the beginning of Navratri, a sacred period dedicated to Goddess Durga, the embodimentContinue reading “A New Year, A New You”
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A Reunion of The Heart and Minds
(My class in school that for the first time met in 1964, 60 years ago, celebrates its reunion today. It is a momentous occasion. Its a time to rejoice and reminisce, to exchange loving memories and pleasing anecdotes, as also to barter light hearted banter, gentle jibes, and witty innuendoes. But it should also urgeContinue reading “A Reunion of The Heart and Minds”
Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part III
Evolution of the Practice The practice of Pitri Paksh seems to have evolved over time. While early Vedic rituals were cantered on fire offerings (Yajna), Shraddha incorporated the use of offerings such as Pindas, which became central to the tradition of Pitri Paksh. This evolution from fire rituals to food offerings reflects a shift towardsContinue reading “Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part III”
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