Brahmacharini: The Goddess of Penance and Purity
The second day – When Penance and Celebration Walk Together Today is the second day of Navratri, and by now, people have settled into the rhythm of the festival. Fasts are being observed with more focus, garba nights are in full swing, and families are more punctual for evening aartis as compared to the first […]
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Shailputri: The Goddess of Navratri’s First Day
The Journey Begins with Shailputri on the first day The first morning of Navratri gives you a different feeling. The air is heavy with the scent of incense, and you hear temple bells echoing through the streets, as well as lamps flickering everywhere. But, behind all of this, lies a story that begins with Shailputri, […]
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Mahishasura: The Buffalo Demon Who Took On The Whole World
Mahishasura and His Dream of Immortality Once upon a time, somewhere on the summit of a mountain, a strange figure sat in meditation. On his head, sat two horns, like a buffalo. This was Mahishasura, an ‘Asura’ or demon, with a single dream. He wanted to rule over all three worlds; Heaven, earth, as well […]
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