Tag: hinduism
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Onam Celebrates Kerala’s Regional Autonomy, Contests Homogenisation
While most Hindu festivals celebrate divine victories, Kerala’s Onam reveres the vanquished Mahabali. The festival symbolizes inclusivity, rejecting homogenized narratives and embracing regional diversity.
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Truth, Love and Non-Violence: Rahul Gandhi’s Vision of Hinduism
fter the mandate of the recent Lok Sabha elections (2024), the parliament has become a real ground where the voice of the opposition also has space. In the debate following the President’s Address, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of opposition responded by outlining the various problems facing the country. One part of his speech, which probably…
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Navratri May Be Different, But The Soul Of India is One
As we head to the last day of Navratri it may be good to observe how Hinduism brought together dissimilar customs and rituals in harmony and mutual respect — with no single theme thrusting itself on any. All Hindus agree on the same nine days and ten nights in autumn, but after that, the observances…