Apsarā Rambha’s Escapade As A Messenger And Slayer: Part XXV
Apsarā Rambhā plays role of an emissary for Aśokasundarī and also implemented her skills to destroy the mighty demon Vṛtrasura
December 18, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Apsarā Rambhā’s Liberation: Part XXIV
Puranic literature describes Apsarā Rambhā falling to curses of Maharishi Viśvāmitra and Indra, but later attaining liberation from the same thus confirming the recurring progression of time and deeds.
November 17, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Jagannath Sanskruti And Deepa Dana Shradha On Diwali
In Jagannath Sanskruti , Kartik Amavasya or Diwali, is observed as Deepa dana Shradha. On this day forefathers are offered prayers and pacified by lighting Diya – earthen lamps and by making an offering of Bhoga .
November 5, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Devi Durga -The Universal Mother Principle
Devi Durga, the Divine Mother is symbolic of a creator and a destroyer; a caretaker and caregiver; a preserver and a liberator; a symbol of sacrifice and as the all powerful protector of the humankind.
October 14, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Apsara Rambhā, Gambhīrā, Atigambhīrā and The Bane Of Rishi Viśvāmitra: Part XXIII
Rishi Viśvāmitra cursed Apsara Menaka to part from him forever and she parted ways never to return. He initiated his penance for achieving the goal of becoming a Maharishi and Indra was nervous again.
July 10, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
The Curse of Apsara Menaka: Part XXII
This unknown story of love, rejection and insult leads to an exchange of curse and counter curse , resulting in the creation of a pilgrimage attached to the failed amorous concoction to the two.
June 29, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Apsara Adrika And the Chronicler Of Mahabharata: Part XXI
The origin of The Mahabharata is associated with Apsara Adrika, an essential link in the initiation of the Epic. Apsara Adrika, a celestial nymph liberated herself from a curse and became instrumental in the birth of Matsyagandha.
June 15, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Asokastami- Rukuna Yatra of Shri Lingaraja
Legend has it that during Treta Yuga in the month of Chaitra on Shukla Ashtami, Shri Ram visited Ekamra Kshetra during the Vanavasa period of 14 years.
April 20, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Puri’s Saahi Jaata- World’s Largest Open Air Theatre on Ram Navami
The eleven day Saahi Jaata in the alleys of Puri celebrates the birth of Shri Ram by conserving the religious legacy of Sanatan Dharma embellished with a fusion of martial arts, acrobatics and classical dance moves.
April 19, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Apsarā Tilottamā And The Creation Of Apsarā Kunda Tīrtha: Part XX
Shalini Mahapatra tells us the story behind Apsara Kunda- involving Shiva, Parvati and the beautiful Apsara Tilottama.
April 5, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Apsara Alambuṣā’s 14 Years Of Solitude As Mṛgāvatī: Part XIX
Apsara Alambuṣā has an important role in Hindu scriptures for laying the foundation of the Kingdom of Vishala and also in the birth of Kubera- the God of Wealth.
March 25, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Apsara Alambusa And The Birth Of Sārasvata Part XVIII
The present narration of Apsara Alambusha depicts the pinnacle of creative storytelling in the Puranas, put forward in the most credible manner.
February 17, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Apsara Viswachi Part XVII: The Desire Of Shukra And King Yayati
When the desire is satisfied, it develops self-indulgence; and when it is not fulfilled, it gives rise to irritation. One commits sins under the influence of all three – lust, greed, and anger. It is the lust for worldly pleasure that causes involuntary sin.
February 4, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Vajra Inspired Param Vir Chakra – First on 26th Jan 1950
The Param Vir Chakra is India’s utmost military ornamentation, awarded for the display of illustrious acts of bravery during wartime. Each one is a Dadhichi willing to give up his blood and bones to safeguard the soil of Bharat.
January 26, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
Shri Jagannath’s Uttarayan Yatra, Makara Chourasi, and Nabanka Besha
At the Shrimandira of Shri Jagannath , Makara Sankranti is elaborately celebrated as the Uttarayana Yatra of the Divine Trinity- Shri Balabhadra , Devi Subhadra and Shri Jagannath.
January 14, 2021 Shalini Mahapatra
