G. D. Madgulkar’s lyrical narrative of the Ramayana transforms an epic into a song that speaks across generations. The  Geet Ramayan  is a landmark of Indian music and Marathi literature and the most popular Marathi retelling of the  Ramayana  across literary, classical, cultural and spiritual spheres. Highly acclaimed for its lyrics, music and rendition, it was written by G. D. Madgulkar and sung by Sudhir Phadke and his team. Broadcast on All India Radio, Pune, in 1955–56,

In Vedic cosmology, the universe unfolds in Kalpas and Yugas — vast cycles that challenge our modern sense of time. Akshara Brahma Yoga , the 8th  Adhyaya  of the Bhagawad Gita, refers to the ultimate goal of life, the nature of the Supreme Being, and how one can attain liberation from the cycle of life and death. In this Adhyaya, paragraph 17, Lord Krishna says:सहस्रयुगपर्यन्तमहर्यद् ब्रह्मणो विदुः ।रात्रिं युगसहस्रान्तां तेऽहोरात्रविदो जनाः ॥ (sahasra-yuga-paryantam ahar ya

A new dress code at Darjeeling’s Mahakaal Temple exposes how patriarchy still polices women’s bodies in the name of tradition. The Mahakaal Temple in Darjeeling is hot news right now not because of its religious and devotional connotations but because it has recently banned the entry of women in short skirts, shorts and short dresses. If it is not easy or possible for some women to wear sarees or salwar kameez, the temple has also announced a scheme under which women devotees

Bharat’s rich heritage shows that long before modern science, our sages explored the universe through sound, geometry, and consciousness. ॐ – the most divine chant that we have known since time immemorial. The chant that we relate to divinity and spirituality. To start with, it's not OM; it's A U M Do you know that there is a sound of the "heartbeat" of the Earth, and the sound vibration is at a specific frequency? First proposed by German physicist Winfried Schumann in 1952

Dev Diwali falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Kartik — known as Kartik Purnima — and this year, it is on 5th November. In Varanasi (Kashi), it is celebrated about fifteen days after Diwali. The name means “the Diwali of the Gods,” marking the day when deities are believed to descend to the Ganga, whose ghats glow with countless lamps. Mythological significance One legend says that on Kartik Purnima, Lord Shiva destroyed the demon Tripurasura and his tr

The end of the festive season brings us back to our everyday rhythm lighter in spirit, renewed in energy, and quietly strengthened by the joy we’ve just lived. The festive season always brings with it a special kind of magic — the streets come alive with shimmering lights, laughter fills our homes, and our hearts feel lighter and happier. For a few precious days or weeks, life slows down in the most beautiful way. We pause from our regular routines, take time to decorate our

Diwali whispers softly, ‘Slow down, light a lamp and let your soul shine a little brighter.’ Diwali, one of the most popular Hindu festivals, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across India. The festival, also known as Deepavali, is a five-day celebration that honours the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Story behind Diwali The story behind Diwali is associated with the Hindu epic, Ramayana. According to the epic, Diwa

Pune's ‘Aapalee’- The Saree Library is one of its kind that celebrates sarees by making them accessible to everyone “Many women love sarees but don’t always have access to them or they find it inconvenient to wear them often. This thought was a trigger point to create Aapalee - The Saree Library — a space that celebrates sarees and makes them accessible to everyone,” says Pune based Pallavi Deshpande who at the age of 38 years, runs a business of renting out a wide range of s

True wealth lies in our health, our relationships, our peace of mind, our generosity, and the values that guide our lives. As the gentle glow of countless diyas begins to light up homes and hearts, and the fragrance of marigolds fills the air, India readies itself to welcome Diwali-- the festival of light, love and new beginnings. But before the grand celebration of Diwali arrives, comes a day that holds immense spiritual and material significance -- Dhanteras, the day that m

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