Mythological Origins
Explore the mythological stories and legends behind Indian festivals and traditions, rooted in ancient texts and beliefs.
Vishwakarma Puja and the Ancient Theology Behind Worship of Tools
On Vishwakarma Puja, the machines go quiet. Across factories, workshops, garages, printing presses, and construction sites from Bengal to Karnataka,...
Why the Sun God Surya Stands at the Heart of Chhath Puja
There is a moment in Chhath Puja that occurs twice, once at sunset and once at sunrise, when thousands of...
How the Sibling Bond of Yama and Yamuna Created Bhai Dooj
On the second day after Diwali, across the length and breadth of India and wherever Indian communities have carried their...
Thimithi Festival: How Tamil Devotion Walks Through Fire
Every year in Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees walk barefoot across a bed of burning coals in an act of...
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