Introduction to Navratri 2024 Navratri, a vibrant and joyous festival, holds immense significance in the Hindu calendar, celebrated fervently across India and the world. In 2024, Navratri will be observed in October, marking a time of spiritual devotion, colorful festivities, and traditional dance forms. This nine-night festival honors the Divine Feminine and empowers devotees to … Read more
Introduction to David Kinsley’s ten Mahavidyas David Kinsley, a renowned scholar of Indian religions and Hindu goddess traditions, introduced the Ten Mahavidyas as a group of fierce and powerful goddesses in Hinduism. These Mahavidyas, or “Great Wisdoms,” represent the dynamic and often paradoxical nature of the divine feminine in Hindu mythology. Kinsley’s extensive research and … Read more
The 10 Mahavidya are the ten tantric goddesses in Hinduism who represent the 10 different aspects of Adi Parashakti or the Supreme Mother Goddess. Each Mahavidya represents a different aspect of Shakti and grants different powers to their devotees. Their worship and sadhana is considered very powerful in Tantric practices. The Mahavidyas are worshipped through … Read more