India is known all over the world for its rich collection of different...
Gavari, The Goddess Who Comes To Earth
As per Hindu mythology, when Sati married Lord Shiva, her father, Daksha was...
Viel, No Viel: Why Hate?
A Malayalee growing up in Gujarat has certain perks. Locals do not understand...
Exploring Relationship With Religion
I am not a religious person. However, by virtue of growing up in a religious...
Kambadiya Devipujaks : The Worshippers Of Devi
Most of my time spent in Kutch is with the communities on urban Bhuj,...
The Rituals Of (Dis)possession
Goddess Kishori's temple in Khamri, where the ritual of bandhej takes place...
The Decaying Roots Of Tradition
After coming to Odisha, I was invited for a wedding for the first time in a...
Dream A Little Dream Of Me…
Trigger Warning: Mentions rape, suicide. 'Didi vo thodi pagal hai, usko...
Mandav Utsav 2021 : What People Had To Say
This article is a critical appraisal of what I saw and heard when I visited Mandav for their yearly festival. All views shared are my observations from the conversations I had with the locals of Mandav,