Significance of Daan The ritual of Daan, or the act of giving, finds special significance during Pitri Paksha, as emphasized in several Hindu scriptures. This practice is not only extended to fellow humans—particularly Brahmins and the poor—but also to various living beings, including birds (notably crows), insects (such as ants), and animals (like dogs andContinue reading “Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part II”
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Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part-I
Pitri Paksh,(पितृ पक्ष) sometimes referred to as the period of Shraddha, is a sacred fortnight in the Sanatan Hindu calendar dedicated to paying homage to deceased ancestors. During this time, Hindus believe that the souls of their departed relatives descend to the earthly realm to be propitiated with rituals and offerings. There are prescribed rituals thatContinue reading “Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part-I”
Varanasi-Rhythm in Chaos
(A visit to Varanasi can be both woefully frustrating and immensely rewarding. If ever a place defined chaos in its purest form, it is Varanasi—a chaos that has persisted through millennia, uninterrupted and unmitigated. It is a city where the temporal and the eternal converge in a symphony of chaos and divinity, a place whereContinue reading “Varanasi-Rhythm in Chaos”
Indian Ber Part I
(Ziziphus mauritiana) Nature seldom creates without purpose. And some she creates with endless generosity. Among such creations are some exceptionally rich and gifted trees, whose every part is of use to humanity. ‘Neem’ readily comes to our mind if we look around for such a tree. It is a tree par excellence. Its leaves, fruits,Continue reading “Indian Ber Part I”
Refulgence of Red: Part II
Ixora or The West Indian Jasmine By all accounts, the refulgence of red that Ixora radiates epitomises nature’s ever-evolving symphony, weaving together tradition, myth, and the timeless emotions of love and passion. Within this floral marvel intertwine beauty, grace, divinity, and resilience, leaving an indelible footprint on the sands of culture and tradition. A CelebratedContinue reading “Refulgence of Red: Part II”
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