Tag: temple
Tiger cults: How local beliefs and practices shape human-wildlife coexistence in rural India The sacred and dangerous Tiger is deeply rooted in… read more
Tiger, Tiger! Tigers are deeply embedded in the cultural and natural heritage of India. They feature prominently in Mughal history and Hindu,… read more
Scientifically known as Panthera leo persica, the Asiatic lion is a symbol of power and royalty, deeply embedded in the cultural and… read more
Discover India’s cow and bull in History, Mythology and farmers life. Explore the varied meanings of the Sanskrit word Go गो and… read more
Discover mythology, history and traditional medicinal use of Omani Frankincense Hojari, once and today. Oman is permeated with frankincense, so prevalent that… read more
Discover Myths and Legends of the Mool Mahunag Annual fair of Karsog, where devotees pray, play music, carry the murtis (god statues)… read more
Discover Myths and Legends of the Thaipusam – Tamil Nadu’s Lord Murugan festival. Where Devotees carry the kavadi and pierce their backs,… read more
Discover Myths and Legends of the sacred fig tree at the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya where Buddha sat for enlightenment under… read more
In the month of Shravan, cities and towns of the Gangetic plains are inundated with people, dressed in orange, bearing saffron flags,… read more
Discover Myths and Folklore of Harela or day of green – Festival of the Kumaoni people of Uttarakhand. Harela is celebrated for welcoming… read more
Discover Mythology of Mother Ganga or the Ganges river read more
Discover Myths and Legends of Lumbini Buddhas birthplace, the birthstory of Gotama Buddha and Lumbini in historical travel accounts. read more
Discover Myth and Folklore of the Yeti read more
Discover Myth and Folklore of Buddhas Tooth Relic and the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival in Sri Lanka. Legend of Princess Hemamali bringing… read more
Discover Myths and Legends of the Thaipusam – Tamil Nadu’s Lord Murugan festival. Where Devotees carry the kavadi and pierce their backs,… read more
Discover treelore from Nepal The Toothache tree of Kathmandu, where you can pray to Danteshwori Devi, the Goddess alleviating toothache, if it… read more
