Mahashiva Ratri has always been special to devotees of Shiva. A Hindu festival celebrated in the honour of Lord Mahashiva & Lordess Parvati. In some religious scriptures, it is mentioned that Mahashivaratri marks the union of Shiva & parvati. In contrast, in some other scriptures, it is noted that Shiva drank the poison to save…
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Odia- Not just a language !
Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha. It is one of the classical Indo – Aryan languages. Odia is the sixth Indian language to be designated a classical language status. It is one of the oldest languages, It descends from Odra Prakrit which itself evolved from Magadhi Prakrit. The latter was spoken in east…
Fun, Family, Festivals & F(Ph)otos !
Colors, Celebrations & a cheerful mood all around! Well, that is what defines an Indian Festival. For me, it is a time to connect with my roots, spend quality time with family, find reasons to laugh my heart out for silly reasons, and above all offer gratitude to that higher power for the blessings that…
The Forest Of Enchantments- A Book Review
Book Review Title of the Book: The Forest Of Enchantments Author’s Name: Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniAvailable on: Amazon About the Author : Author – Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an award-winning author of 18 books. Her themes include the Indian experience, contemporary America, women, immigration, history, myth, and the joys and challenges of living in…
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