THE SUBTLE EFFECTS OF PERFORMING GARBA IN AN UNSATTVIK AND A SATTVIK MANNER! Garba originally derives from the concept of ‘Garbhadeep’ (a lamp placed inside a vessel symbolising the womb). It is an extremely sattvik (spiritually pure) and spiritual dance festival. In the traditional form, an idol of the Goddess or a ghat (a sacred … Continue reading Garba : Satvik vs Unsatvik
Festivals
A Vow of Devotion!
A nine day period of festive devotion mustn’t remain a silent devotion to the Mother Goddess. There’s more to devotion than the idolatry as one must identify the various forms of feminine energy around .
Teejri
The cradle of the Goddess Published in August 2026 Edition of Hindu Deep by Hindu Council of Kenya Published in Edition 835 of The Asian Weekly
Evolution of Rakhee!
Published in Edition 834, The Asian Weekly ( 28th August to 4th September 2026)
Raksha Bandhan!
The sibling bond! The Hindu Festival of brothers and sisters! On the Full Moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan sisters tie a thread of devotion to the wrists of their brothers. The sisters pray for the well being of their brothers whilst the brothers promise to safeguard and protect the sisters always. There … Continue reading Raksha Bandhan!
Onam : Hindu festival
Festive vibes by Sikiladi as featured in the Coffee Table Book by The Asian Weekly titled “ Diwali & Beyond “ published in 2017. https://sikiladi.com/2017/10/27/onam-welcoming-mahabali/
Celebrating a Birthday!
Instead of blowing out candles this year, why not light a diya and sing a blessing? 🪔 Instead of cutting a cake, why not place a coconut before your ishta devata, break it open in gratitude, and let the sweetness inside be your first blessing of the year? This beautiful Sanskrit song ( captured in … Continue reading Celebrating a Birthday!
Yoga: From Self to Self!
Published in Edition 824, The Asian Weekly ( 19th to 25th June 2026) World Yoga Day is being marked on 21st June. Infact the entire week has been observed as a Yoga Week world over with Yoga sessions being organized by several organizations and groups and the ancient practice of the physical fitness is being … Continue reading Yoga: From Self to Self!
Changing Face of Fatherhood!
Published in Edition 824, The Asian Weekly ( June 19th to 25th,2026) Today’s parenting is way different from the parenting patterns of the older days. As years progress, motherhood is more educated and modernized but fatherhood has undergone immense transformation. This reformation of fatherhood beginning from the very acceptable paternity leave has led to friendlier … Continue reading Changing Face of Fatherhood!
