As we continue our climb, I meet 59-year-old Pushpa Devi from Banaras. I stare at her in wonderment when she tells me this is her 45th visit to the temple. She is equally bewildered to hear this is my ...

When people think of Manasa Devi, they often picture the famous temple in Haridwar. Perched atop the Bilwa Parvat in the Shivalik Hills, it is one of the most well-known shrines in North India. Every ...

Jeevitha Vaishta stars as Goddess Parvathi on Kannada TV’s 'Shri Devi Mahatme.' In an ETimes TV interview, she discussed being cast on Shivratri, overcoming language challenges with the Bhagavad Gita, ...

According to Panchang today, the sacred Shukla Paksha Dashami day allows Goddess Vijaya Devi to radiate divine power, which grants victory, success, and defeat of all challenges. Through her divine ...

SUMAN MOHANTY, OP Nestled within a centuries-old bamboo forest, the Kantabaunsuni Devi shrine in Damanjodi of Koraput district stands as a striking symbol of the ancient tradition of nature worship ...

Mahalaya is just a night away. In less than a day, Bengal is ready to wake up at 4 am in the morning to the sacred chants of Birendrakrishna Bhadra’s Mahishasuramardini as the auspicious Devipokkho ...

Millions of Americans practice yoga as a workout, a spiritual exercise or a combination of the two. Those who wonder if their pigeon pose or sun salute carry centuries of Hindu tradition from India to ...

Goddess Vaishno is represented by three natural rocks, which are known as pindies. The natural rock symbolises Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati. The significance of the Vaishno Devi Yatra ...

It is fascinating how our relationship with the same film can evolve with time and life experience. I’ve long been an admirer of Satyajit Ray’s films. I revisited many of his films, including Devi ...