Devakoothu, the only Theyyam performed by a woman in Kerala, is a unique ritual that embodies divine femininity, cultural ...

Indian mythology, which is based on the Vedas, Puranas, and epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, portrays women in a ...

Dive into narratives of the enduring power of female connection, the courage to break free from societal constraints, and the ...

Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani ...

In Odisha’s consecrated textual and cultural tradition, Lakshmi Purana has a pre-eminent place. Composed by 15th century poet ...

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India is home to goddesses of power, wisdom, and wealth—yet the same society that worships them also oppresses real women. How can a culture that bows before Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati still ...

Unlike most Hindu goddesses who bring prosperity, Nirrti represents the darker side of life. She is depicted as the sister of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth ... He is believed to be the son of Shiva ...

For Indian actor Chapal Bhaduri, the last man known to play female roles in Bengali folk ... of his transformation into Shitala, the Hindu goddess of ailments, including smallpox.

It was pointed out to Lakshmi Manchu about how it is easier for male actors to sustain as lead for longer compared to female actors. When asked if the taboo has been broken or how to move past it, ...

And when we thought we had seen enough pastels, we stumbled upon a bride who wore a unique mint-hued saree with traditional motifs of the traditional Hindu Goddess Lakshmi. For her mehendi ceremony, ...