Nooranad Padanilam Temple is located in Alappuzha district and is around 18 km from Kayamkulam and around 12 km from Adoor. The most famous festival or utsavam in the temple is the Kettukazhcha or ...

Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple, also known as Thirupadagam, is a unique shrine dedicated to Bhagavan Sri Krishna in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. A 25 feet murti (idol) of Lord Krishna is found in the ...

For over a decade, Ashalata Devi has been a proverbial rock in the Indian women’s football team’s defence. Nominated for the prestigious AFC Player of the Year award in 2019, the current India captain ...

The Dogon people of West Africa view life and death as deeply intertwined. Life is cyclical and flows into death, which in turn is not seen as a final end, but as a transition to another state of ...

Festivals or prayers directly to him are uncommon, with focus instead on gods like Vishnu, Shiva, or Devi. Hogon: The Hogon does not receive worship in the way a deity does. Instead, the Hogon ...

The comparison between the Devas in Hinduism and the Dyamary in Dogon mythology offers an interesting exploration of how ancient cultures conceptualized divine forces and celestial beings. Both groups ...

Akilesh was charged and jailed for kidnapping. The teenager’s mother, identified as Alka Devi, was ashamed of her daughter’s behaviour, so she sent the girl to a relative’s house in a village.

Vaishno Devi symbolizes purity, strength, and divine grace. Worshipping her can help cleanse negative emotions and bring clarity to relationships. Vaishno Devi Mantra for Overcoming Obstacles in ...

Chant this mantra to invoke financial stability, prosperity, and peace at work. Mantra for Goddess Vaishno Devi: Vaishno Devi is known for providing strength and direction. Chanting her mantra helps ...

Devi Sri Prasad shares his excitement after watching the thrilling first half of Pushpa 2: The Rule, calling it "mind-blowing." Directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun, the film is set to release ...

Bharat Yagnik is special correspondent at The Times of India, Ahmedabad, and reports on education-related issues, including primary school and higher and technical education. His interest areas ...