During Navaratri, many ritual offerings are made to the Mother Goddess, including chants and recitals. Over centuries, these hymns have become a part of Shakti worship
Praise be to her – the chants of Shakti
The cult of Shakti
The feminine power is a divine power and the cult of Shakti in India is a testimony to that faith. The tradition of worship of Shakti has endured over millennia
Singing into your heart: Vijay Yesudas
In close to two decades of singing, Vijay Yesudas has given anthems of love and longing to a generation of music lovers across languages. He talks about his relationship with his father, the legendary KJ Yesudas and his experience as a playback singer What are your earliest impressions of listening to your father? Right from... Continue Reading →
Where the heart is free – thoughts on Manto
During his stint in Amritsar, Manto stepped inside the office of the newspaper Musawat to meet his friend Abdul Bari Alig. He saw a press pass for a movie lying at Bari’s desk. Bari had no interest in the film and gave it to Manto on the condition that he pen a short piece on the... Continue Reading →
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