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Tree trunk to stone to human face—how deity worship evolved in Hinduism
In the presentation, titled ‘Aniconic to the Iconic’, Jawhar Sircar explained how the evolution of a deity in Hinduism also ...
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‘When I Change, the World Will Change’: Visiting Hindu Monastics Discuss Self-Transformation at HDS Event
Hindu monastics Brahmacharini Durga and Sudarshan Sundar discussed their personal paths into Hindu monasticism at a Harvard ...
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Devakoothu: The divine feminine
Devakoothu, the only Theyyam performed by a woman in Kerala, is a unique ritual that embodies divine femininity, cultural ...
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Mohini is not an avatar of Vishnu—despite what Devi Bhagavata Purana says
In Devi and Her Avatars, Dr. Alka Pande explores forms of the Goddess, uncovering her impact on mythology, art, and culture ...
Shining a light on a diverse lineage of women-centred sacred verse
Arundhathi Subramaniam's "Wild Women" explores sacred Indian poetry by and for women, offering a diverse and inspirational anthology.
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Eliminating racial discrimination starts with the church
Rev Kumar Rajagopalan shares his harrowing experience of racism and being raised in a caste system and challenges us all to ...
International Women’s Day highlights: President Murmu calls for greater workforce participation of women
Anjlee Agarwal, the founder of civil society organisation Samarthyam Centre for Universal Accessibility, took over Prime ...
Deccan Chronicle9d
A touch of divinity on the big screen
Sonakshi Sinha, who just released her look for her first Telugu movie, Jatadhara, looks fierce in a goddess-like avatar.
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The last of Bengal’s female impersonators
For Indian actor Chapal Bhaduri, the last man known to play female roles in Bengali folk ... of his transformation into Shitala, the Hindu goddess of ailments, including smallpox.