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Why Vishnu Had to Cut Sati’s Body: The Story of Shiva’s Grief and the Birth of Shakti Peethas
The origins of the Shakti Peethas can be traced to a moment of great sorrow in Hindu mythology—the death of Goddess Sati. Sati, also known as Dakshayani, was the daughter of King Daksha ...
Aurangzeb’s Hindu wife: Woman who wanted to practise Sati
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's Hindu wife demonstrated her devotion by wanting to commit sati after his death. She continues to be a little-known historical figure. This is Aurangzeb's Hindu wife, who ...
Surkhanda Devi Temple: A lesser-know energy vortex in Uttarakhand, India
Surkhanda Devi Temple is a spiritual spot in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, noted for its association with energy ...