On the concluding day of Navratri, many households in North India celebrate the ritual of Kanjakan (कंजका) or Kanya Pujan. Five or more young girls, symbolic of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, are invited into homes. Their feet are washed with reverence, they are worshipped as divine embodiments of Shakti, and then lovingly served […]
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Indian Festival Raksha Bandhan: A Celebration of Love, Protection, and the Unbreakable Bond.
Raksha Bandhan, one of the most cherished festivals in India, is a celebration of the deep and enduring bond between brothers and sisters. It is a day marked by the tying of a Rakhi—a sacred thread—by sisters on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing their love and prayers for their brothers’ well-being, while the brothers, in return, […]
Temples of Khajuraho, M.P, India.
The Temples of Khajuraho are a group of Hindu and Jain temples located in Khajuraho, a small town in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India. These temples are known for their exquisite architecture and intricate carvings, including depictions of various aspects of life, including erotic art. Origin: The temples of Khajuraho were built between […]