Honouring Our Ancestors: The Spirit of Pitrapaksh
Dr Rekha Jad To feel rooted is to experience a deep sense of connection, belonging, and stability — as though we are firmly anchored in who we are and where we come from. Respecting and…
Category: Sacred Space
Shradha: The Untold Science of Ancestral Remembrance
Dr Raj Nehru A few months before my father passed away, he called me one day and said he wanted to speak about something important. I tried to avoid the conversation, it felt uncomfortable, almost…
We are One
Lt Gen (Dr) Narendra Kotwal Despite immense progress in science, technology, and global communication, humanity continues to grapple with division, ecological degradation, and inner disquiet. Ironically, the very knowledge that could unite us often coexists…
Timeless Vedic Wisdom
Arun Kumar Gupta In the vast landscape of human aspirations, the yearning for health, happiness, peace, and purpose remains universal. While science and technology have advanced our external lives, the inner quest for meaning persists.…
Story of Sanatan Mahadev Mandir-Qazigund
Robin Koul Modern History of Qazigund: The area of Qazigund was a sort of padaw (transit stop) for those who travelled from the surrounding areas across the Jawahar Tunnel to and from other places. The…
The Iconic Peepal Tree
Dr Rakesh Verma The Peepal Tree: A Unique Boundary Marker The peepal tree (Ficus religiosa or sacred fig) at the Suchetgarh border outpost is a striking physical presence, characterized by its robust structure and impressive…
Fort shrine of Mata Chanchlo Devi A place for pilgrims and picnickers
Shiv Kumar Padha Mata Chanchlo, Devi an embodiment of Mata Sharda, is worshiped as Kuldevi not only by the natives of Basohli town but by the whole populace residing around, irrespective of religion, faith or…
A Voyage of Displacement to Empowerment
Guru Gaddi 1008 Sadguru Baba Kanshi Giri Ji’s Transformative Odyssey from Bangang to Banpuri Dr Nitan Sharma, Dr Kartika Bakshi In the divine tapestry of North-West India’s spiritual heritage, the Guru Gaddi (Holy Seats) tradition…
Rooted in values The power of spiritual and moral wisdom
Dr Jyoti Sharma My world, where is it going? No love, no affection, no warmth is showing. People are eating the people, it’s true, Lost in the madness, what can we do? The public has…
The Shrine of Uma Devi
Pushkar Nath Koul Uma Jayanti, as the name suggests, is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Divine Mother Uma, the consort of Lord Shiva. The Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitr Shukla Pakhsh Navmi also known…