Spirituality

The Sanmarg and Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad continued their tradition of burning the Ravana effigy again this year at the Central Park (Salt Lake), Kolkata. The event – Ravana Effigy burnt – was a reflection of the rich cultural heritage and tradition of West Bengal. Devotees thronged the event in ...

A Journalist Reveals has been receiving inputs from several people celebrating Navaratri with Golu at home. Hema Sankar from Thane elucidates about the presence of Navaratri positive vibrations at home during these days. Navaratri Positive Vibrations: This is what Hema had to say: I have been in Thane for the ...

A Journalist Reveals has been on the lookout for new information and variety of talent on the occasion of Navaratri. We got in touch with Suganthi Rao, who said that the Golu idol sequence is important. Suganthi, who has been in Mumbai for 23 years and in Thane for the ...

As everybody knows, A Journalist Reveals has been on the lookout for Navaratri celebrations all over India, this year. A PR Agency Media Connect shared information about Bhowanipur Durga Pooja, some days back. We are sharing that information with our readers today. Bhowanipur Durga Pooja: The Durga Pooja at Bhowanipur ...

Today, I am going to share the inputs from someone close to our family. Pushpa Vasudev from Bangalore is not my cousin (maternal aunt’s daughter). She is closer than that, almost like a real elder sister. We have a special bond between us that was created during the vacations we ...

By Meenakshi Jayaraman We are in Mumbai since the year 2000. I have loved celebrating Navaratri with golu from my childhood. I received inspiration from our neighbors of Brahmin Agraharam where these are celebrated with enthusiasm. I feel that the Devi is present all these 10 days at our home. ...

By Lavanya Balasubramaniyan, Bangalore Navaratri means nine nights for the Devi. It’s one of my favorite festivals from my childhood. My Mom used to keep golu. We would dress ourselves like Radha, Krishna, etc. and go to invite our neighbors. One new doll is bought every year.  After marriage, I ...

As everybody is aware, this Navaratri, A Journalist Reveals has been going around interviewing South Indians involved in Golu-activity. We came across Chitra Sriram from Thane (Mumbai), who enjoys Active Family Support, during these activities. Active Family Support is equal to success. We interviewed Chitra, recently. Excerpts from the interview: ...

A Journalist Reveals have been trying to find more information on the concept of the Mahalaya Paksha among Hindus since last year. Currently, Mahalaya Paksha is going on. It began from September 24-25 and it will continue till the coming Tuesday, October 9. We, finally, got in touch with K ...

A Journalist Reveals has been on the lookout for South Indians celebrating Navaratri with golu or koluvu. We came across Shobha Ratnakar from Bangalore, who has received awesome Navaratri feedback from visitors to her home during the festival. She has an issue common with most of us – the dearth ...