In Devi and Her Avatars, Dr. Alka Pande explores forms of the Goddess, uncovering her impact on mythology, art, and culture ...

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Written, designed and directed by renowned theatre maker Ganesh Mandarthi, according to the synopsis, the play is both a ...

These places came to be known as Shakti Peeth. Illustration: Sanjay Valecha and Durgesh Velhal During the Samudra Manthan, Vishnu in his Mohini avatar used her discus to behead Rahu. The asura had ...

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"नमः शम्भवे च मयोभवे च नमः शङ्कराय च मयस्कराय च। नमः शिवाय च शिवतराय च॥" ("Salutations to Shambhu, the giver of joy, to ...