Machel Montano to perform at Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation’s 2022 Maha Shivraatri celebrations in India
Author: Caribbean Hindustani
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Original Tickle You Tickle Me Chutney from Mauritius
Original Tickle You Tickle Me Chutney from Mauritius
International Dholak Vaala Competition (IDC 2021)
International Dholak Vaala Competition (IDC 2021)
NCIC International Phagwa Conference 2021
NCIC International Phagwa Conference 2021
Saraswati Dwaadasha Stotram: My cultural heritage!
Saraswati Dwaadasha Stotram: My cultural heritage!
Why Hindus Light Oil Lamp ?
If we add up all the lights from all the stars that exist in the universe, it would be a promethean flame compared to the abyss of darkness that is our universe. The existence of living beings on this earth was possible because of the energy emitted from the sun and the timing of…… Continue reading Why Hindus Light Oil Lamp ?
Why Hindus Light Diya
What my nani used to chant whisperingly under her breath on lighting her diya at the alter during dawn and dusk: शुभं कुरुत्वम कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसंपदः। (Salutations to the light that brings auspiciousness, health and prosperity) शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते॥ (Which destroys inimical feelings, salutations to the light of the lamp) दीपज्योतिः परब्रह्म दीपज्योतिर्जनार्दनः। (The light of the…… Continue reading Why Hindus Light Diya
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The word “baigan” or eggplant typically used in choka.
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