Category: Culture/Religion

Big Kaanwar vs Small Kaanwar

Our dharmic festivals lift us to another level of understanding, that of the symbolisms that connect us to the cosmic dimension, and it is only an exalted form

By Dr R Neerunjun Gopee

By Nita Chicooree-Mercier

In Indian culture, the quest for such a deep understanding is indeed its hallmark, and has been the concern of our rishis or sages from the very beginning

By Nita Chicooree-Mercier

Deepaavalee symbolises a fresh start, a new beginning. It is a time when families, friends and communities come together in a spirit of celebration and joy

Let lights shine for the country on the occasion of Diwali. Purer souls know that their duty is to help others keep the light within alive on a

25th December was the day when winter solstice was celebrated in ancient Rome — Nita Chicooree-Mercier

To allay apprehensions about Ram Rajya, he has explained its meaning, to wit, ‘It’s a place where there is no discrimination, no sorrow, no poverty — By Dr

Durga is one of the most formidable goddesses of the Hindu Sacred Space. Durga itself signifies in Sanskrit a fortress, referring to one who protects

What is abnormal is not having prejudices, famous ethnologist Claude Lévi-Strauss stated. Still, we have the ability to see through what he called ‘sound prejudices’

Avec la mobilité sociale, à cause du déménagement, les pendules, horloges tout comme les gramophones et meubles en rotin ont perdu leur attrait

Draupadi Amen Temple at Saint Antoine near Goodlands is reputed for the grace showered on devotees whose wishes are fulfilled by praying there

‘All the strength and succour you want is within yourselves. Therefore, make your own future’ – Swami Vivekananda This applies to individuals as well as countries, of course,