Tag: Mother Goddess

Varahi Temple, Chaurasi: Ancient abode of a Tantrik goddess near Puri

The state of Odisha is renowned worldwide for its ancient temples that attract both serious seekers and curious visitors. While many of these temples have become important pilgrim sites through the ages, there are a few that are lesser known and only attract those… Continue Reading “Varahi Temple, Chaurasi: Ancient abode of a Tantrik goddess near Puri”

Yogeshwari Devi Shaktipeeth: When the Goddess calls

It was in the evening hours when I set out to visit the Yogeshwari Devi temple in Ambajogai, along with our group of fellow pilgrims. This is a revered Shaktipeeth in Beed district of Maharashtra, where people come from far and near to take… Continue Reading “Yogeshwari Devi Shaktipeeth: When the Goddess calls”

Soul Poetry: You move through my worlds

The blue sky and the floating monsoon clouds The green rolling hills that merge into the horizon The distant river that meanders through the mangroves The fragrance of unknown wild flowers that swirls in the air Every morning I wake up to your picture… Continue Reading “Soul Poetry: You move through my worlds”

The Call Of The Yogini

It was just as she had seen in her dream, about five years ago. Just three nights after Sumit had left her for her best friend. Kavita remembered the dream clearly because that was the only night, she had fallen asleep after he had… Continue Reading “The Call Of The Yogini”

Kali, the Goddess of Time

In the whirl of each day, I try to grasp the fleeting time. Tossed among the waves of the passing minutes, Struggling to cope with the loss of each wasted moment. Ruthless time waits for none, and will never turn around, What marches ahead… Continue Reading “Kali, the Goddess of Time”

The Hibiscus Garland

Praneja came from a family of priests, who took great pride in their vocation. Since five generations the eldest male member of her family had been the head priest of the temple sanctuary in the northern fringe of the forest near Rajgriha, the ancient… Continue Reading “The Hibiscus Garland”