The partition has had a greater impact than one can imagine. There is that tiny flame of Sindh lit in each Sindhi’s heart through the generations because that’s where the sense of belonging comes from. That’s the nostalgia through parents and grandparents tales even though many among the present generation haven’t even been to Sindh. Being a Hindu Sindhi one doesn’t quite become a citizen of One Nation- our roots are as much in Sindh as in Hind and then there are those of us born on some third land or settled there hence gaining a “Triple Heritage”.
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Garba : Satvik vs Unsatvik
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
Pitru Paksha! Chaudas
As Pitru Paksha nears its conclusion, take time to clear mental clutter and forgive old misunderstandings. Cultivating inner peace is a powerful way to honor those who came before us. What is one positive habit or mindset shift you are committing to build this month in honour of your personal growth? Drop a 🪷 if … Continue reading Pitru Paksha! Chaudas
Ancestral Healing!
Ancestors need the healing as much as we need their blessings in our lives. There are ways to do that and let us free ourselves from ancestral debts by paying our respects to them in honorable manner by doing noble deeds.
TARPANA! A homage to ancestors…
As per Sanatan Dharam the 15day period before Shardiya Navratri is dedicated to ancestors as it is believed that each year thus is their window to visit the Earth Plane.
Honoring Ancestors!
Published in Edition 839, The Asian Weekly The poem was published to mark the 15 days period of observance of honoring the ancestors by the entire Hindu community worldwide. Respects are paid! Memories are rekindled! Prayers are held! Offerings are made! Gratitude is marked! Forgiveness is asked! All this and a lot more is practiced … Continue reading Honoring Ancestors!
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!
A Canvas of Colors
The Hindu festival of colors comes as a fun festival for many and is celebrated fancifully by people of various communities. Young and not so young equally indulge in the festivity of spraying each other with colors of harmony. The festival of course comes with a spiritual intonation and commences with a bonfire signifying the … Continue reading A Canvas of Colors
