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The Astrology of Navratri
By Keya Gupta In Indian culture, astrology is more than a tool to predict our ever-changing lives. It is the thread that connects everyday life to the stars and sky. As Sharad Navratri arrives, the air grows crisp and the seasons turn, along with a shift in the spiritual landscape. This is the festival that […]
Monsoon Ragas: How Indian Classical Music Welcomes the Rain
By Shree Sauparnika V When dark clouds gather and the first drops kiss the earth, nature begins its grand symphony. The wind whistles, thunder rumbles, and in homes, temples, and concert halls, a voice rises in song. In India, the monsoon is not only heard, seen or felt but also sung. Music and the Seasons […]
Ganesh Chaturthi and the Evolution of Sacred Art
by Keya Gupta When you think of Ganesha, you picture the pot-bellied elephant-headed God, worshipped across India. But historically, Ganesha has travelled around the world, with the oldest surviving Ganesha statue being found in the Kung-sin province of China, in 531 CE! In fact, Ganesha idols have been found all over the world, from Japan […]
The Eternal Teachers: Great Gurus from Ancient India
By Shree Sauparnika V In the Indian tradition, knowledge is sacred and those who share it are even more so. A Guru is not merely a teacher, but a guide who leads the seeker from darkness to light, from confusion to clarity. On the day of Guru Purnima, we honour these luminous figures who shaped […]
The Jagannath Rath Yatra
by Shree Sauparnika V In the sacred town of Puri, a festival unfolds each year that draws millions to its streets and millions more in prayer. It is a celebration of devotion, tradition, and the bond between the divine and the devotee. Ancient in its origins and grand in its scale, it is one of […]
Temples that Rose from the Ashes
by Shree Sauparnika V Temples in India are not just structures of stone and mortar — they are living legacies. They carry echoes of chants, the rhythm of footsteps, and the weight of centuries. In their silence, they have witnessed celebration and sorrow, kings and commoners, seasons of abundance and times of destruction. Some still […]
Nature in the Saptaswara
The Saptaswara (the seven notes) form the basis of Indian Classical Music. Did you know that these notes are said to have originated from nature? The notes – Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni – are believed to come from the sounds made by various animals. Shadja or Sa: Cry of the peacock in […]
Vishkanya: The Ancient Assassins
Did you know about the deadly female assassins of ancient India? These women were called ‘Vishkanya’, which literally translates to ‘Poison Maiden.’ These assassins were said to be used by kings and ministers to administer poison to their political rivals, in various ways. Read on to know more these mysterious figures. Historical Mentions […]
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The Naval Journey of India Book I
This book is the first of a three-book series that takes a deep and detailed look at India's Naval History and a deep insight into the lives of our men and women in white. But any series on the Indian Navy has to start at the very beginning - exploring India's celebrated maritime history. Join our little hero, Bharat, and his grandfather, Commodore Sagar, as they sail into the deep blue waters of time. Book I of The Naval Journey of India takes a sweeping look at India's maritime endeavours, how the seas impacted us over millennia and how the oceans made us who we are.
