To experience “Life is a Vacation” abundance is key in all aspects of life !! Many of us miss out on the vacation since we remain unaware trapped within our limitations unable to access the abundance that the universe offers…
New Year or Navratri – Celebrating Mother Nature in Gratitude
I wake up to the tinkling bells from the temple nearby heralding the lunar new year…Some parts of South West India are celebrating New Year today as Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and the North begins to celebrate the next 9 days…
Under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya
As a child, my knowledge of Buddha was limited to the Amar Chitra Katha, I was gifted on my birthday. I first visited Bodhgaya when I was barely 8 years old and quietly admired the master’s sweet face and soulful…
Celebrating Nature during Sankranti
Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu, Lohri, Uttarayan are different names for the celebration of one unique celestial event when the Sun begins its Northward journey from the Tropic of Capricorn towards the Tropic of Cancer on the 14th of January. Some texts refer to the…
33 Crore Deities: Convergence of Science and Spirituality
I often heard of 33 crore deities existing in Hinduism but did not find anyone who had ever counted them all. My grandmother strongly believed they existed and I was not adept enough in mathematics to count them. Many vacation…
Significance of 108 in prayers and rituals
During my growing up years, I would often accompany my grandmother to a variety of religious functions. Some people would have their prayer beads wrapped around their hands while they murmured away. I managed to set my hands on a…
Significance of the Holy Dip in Hinduism
When I saw millions taking a dip in the confluence of the rivers (Triveni Sangam) during the ongoing Maha Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, I had this overwhelming desire to be one of them. Though my plans to visit did not materialize but…
Celebrating “Shiva and Parvati” marriage on Shivaratri
Shivaratri, celebrated on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Feb-March is often believed to be a celebration of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati’s marriage. Celebrated a day ahead of the new moon it heralds new beginnings. The…
Mood Impacts Food so prepare with Fursat and Mohabbat
Mood is the reflection of state of mind and it impacts our body and energy levels in some way or other. Cooking is an art that is performed with our hands which is one of the most important energy centres…
Chakra Healing ~Recognizing the Rainbow Within
In ancient Indian philosophy it is strongly believed that whatever exists in our external world is reflected within. To understand the context of this philosophy, the presence of the 7 crucial Chakras or energy points in our body has to…