Shiva: The Creator & Destroyer

Shiva: The Creator & Destroyer

With a strange mixture of qualities, such is the Shiva Lord Divine To understand Him is beyond the ordinary, He is so sublime On one hand, He is the most indifferent of the deities at all times He is pleased with simple prayers even if just like nursery rhymes On the other hand He may […]

Mother’s Day: A Reality Check

Mother’s Day: A Reality Check

Today as the world celebrates The Mother’s Day, it is time to do a reality check and see how the society has changed and what is the status and position of senior citizens in general, females to be more particular and specifically the Mothers, who occupy a special role and position in any society and […]

Why Goddess Durga Appears as TriNayani?

Why Goddess Durga Appears as TriNayani?

When you see the idol of Durga that Bengalis worship during  the navratri you will notice that the goddess appears with three eyes. This is a common thing you will notice everywhere. The Bengalis worship goddess Durga in her Shakti form. She is worshipped for strength and wisdom. Durga has many forms. During the Navratri […]