Bagalmukhi is a tantric deity in the Dasha Mahavidyas pantheon. She has a distinct iconography she is said to have a crane head giving her name “Bagalamukhi or crane headed. She is a three-eyed goddess depicted having golden skin and wearing bright yellow clothes. A crescent moon adorns her head. She is seated on a …
The Brahmanda Purana states that Ahobilam was the kingdom of Hiranyakasipu in the Satyuga and Lord Narasimha comes out of a pillar from the place of the demon. Ahobilam, located in Karnool district of Andhra Pradesh in the hills of the eastern ghats, In addition to the nine shrines, there is a temple for Prahaladavarada Varadhan …
Lord Vishnu in form of Alarnatha, situated at Brahmagiri, a hilly area, at a distance of 24 km from Jagannatha Puri, once burnt his hand while honoring food offered by a small boy, if you happen to visit there the priest would happily show you the burnt finger of the Lord. Lord Alarnatha (or Alalanatha) …
Food without salt is certainly incomplete. Salt plays a crucial role in enhancing taste, texture and also balances the food. Even if there is less salt we find the food incomplete. But there is a temple in south India that gives Prasadam without salt. The temple of Uppaliappan in Kumbakonam prepares food without salt and …
Vijayanagara Empire Founded in 1336 in the wake of the rebellions against Tughluq rule in the Deccan. The Hindu Vijayanagar Empire lasted for more than two centuries as the dominant power in south India. Its history and fortunes were shaped by the increasing militarization of peninsular politics after the Muslim invasions. The commercialization that made …
Has anyone tasted Nectar?? where can you find the nectar? The real nectar is honey, says ancient Greek mythology. Honey reassembled nectar believed to have unimaginable powers, also as a source of wisdom and poetry. Honey is also the truth, and it is one product that needs no processing and is made of natural flowers. …
The Round coconut often represents a human head, the round markings often called eye to represent two eyes and one mouth. There is an interesting folk story from Kerala, that explains the origin of coconut tree came to be, and how the coconut got its face. In one of the coastal villages lived a young …
In one of the Indian folk tale, there is an interesting description of why the sun is hot and the moon is cold, why the sun looks to be a curse and moon blessing? One day sun, the moon, and the wind went out to dine with their uncle and aunt, thunder and lightning. Their …
In winters people India relishes lush green Amla fruit or Indian Gooseberry. Amla is a very special fruit with innumerable benefits. Amla or Indian gooseberries not only enhances immunity but also helps in maintaining cholesterol levels. It also fights cold and is rich in vitamin C. It is most commonly eaten in the form of …
Rasgulla one of the most popular Indian sweet has certainly been India’s best culinary invention. This sweet is largely relished in eastern India. Rasgulla is derived from the roots Ras means “sweet juice” and ‘gulla’ comes from the word ‘gola’ which means “ball”, in other words, ball of sweet juice. This dessert is made from ball-shaped dumplings of cottage cheese …