The Cult of Lord Jagannath

Lord Jagannath is a deity worshipped by people from various regional sections of the country. He is believed to be another form or avatar of Lord Vishnu himself. In a country like India, where we have people coming in from so many different backgrounds, we still find things to bind us together – be it in the name of faith or religion too.

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Film festivals in the age of Netflix

The advent of multitude of streaming sites has furnished this generation with a comfortable exercise of watching and discussing cinema online. But nothing can steal the thunder of ‘Film Festivals’ and the plethora of intellectual and cultural exchange it offers. From international to regional to LGBTQ, it is an inclusive democratic art form.

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Sao Joao Festival- A tribute to St. John the Baptist

Goa, also known as “The Pearl of the Orient” is usually associated with parties, beaches, authentic cuisines and cheap flea markets. Amidst all this, we forget to see the unusual side of this beautiful state that has so much to offer architecturally, historically, and culturally.
Goa has its authentic side too, and the Sao Joao Festival is just one of the things that adds to its authenticity.

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The Art of Worship: Brothels, Idols and Goddesses

TweetShare30SharePin30 Shares The representative of feminine power in all its forms, Goddess Durga is at par with her male counterparts

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