by Priyanka Dalal | Hinduism
Recently I came across an ancient Indian figure. I am usually curious about Indian legends and stories, so was quite fascinated by this creature. It is apparently better known in Oriya-land. It is called a Navagunjara, Pic...
by Priyanka Dalal | Hinduism, Practical Benefits, Self Evaluation
Diwali is a festival I look forward to. I really cherish the moments spent doing colourful rangoli outside my house door. Placing little lamps everywhere. Swastiks of red vermilion and bright flowers to adorn the space. It is quite a bit of fanfare. In our house we...
by Priyanka Dalal | Hinduism
I remember the first Isha Yoga program I did. There was one section in it where they spoke about Truth & Fact. I don’t know what they spoke, but I clearly remember the distinction they made between the two. At the time I understood it, but didn’t think...
by Priyanka Dalal | Hinduism
Earlier in the year I had written about how a Jain Yaksha (not exactly deity), Nakoda Bhairava is a form of Shiva and aspect of the Kaal Bhairava deity. Also, in case you are not well versed with Jainism hitherto, Jainism has no other Shiva connection as far as I...
by Priyanka Dalal | Hinduism
Nakoda Bhairava. Nakoda is a place in Rajasthan and here you can find a much revered deity – Bhairava. Known always as Nakoda Bhairava. It is a tradition amongst jains to attach regional prefixes before the names of certain deities. For example, Shankheshwara...
by Priyanka Dalal | Hinduism, Life, Rambling
Samvatsari – the most significant day for Jains. The tradition on this day is for people to fast and devote to austerities. (If you know the Jain fast, it’s pretty austere) In the evening there is a Pratikaman – guess the most significant pratikaman...
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