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Shivaratri, the night of Shiva, part 2
Shivaratri

Shivaratri, the night of Shiva, part 2

In his most subtle form, he is equal to the undifferentiated Absolute, and when he voluntarily creates, it is together with Shakti, his equally powerful feminine counterpart. In a cosmic dimension, Shiva the Absolute, takes the form of a phallic-shaped lingam.

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Chantal Jumel Mar 11, 2021 • 5 min read
Shivaratri, the night of Shiva, part 1
Shivaratri

Shivaratri, the night of Shiva, part 1

Of the three major divinities of the Hindu pantheon, Shiva’s role is to act as the Destroyer of the universe. But unlike Vishnu, he does not incarnate each time the world is threatened but instead assumes several disguises: a beggar, a criminal, a hunter, a holy yogi, or a benevolent guru.

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Chantal Jumel Mar 10, 2021 • 7 min read
Karthigai Deepam, the festival of lights
Karthikai Deepam

Karthigai Deepam, the festival of lights

Karthigai is essentially a festival of lamps and light is considered an auspicious symbol to ward off evil forces. Rows of clay lamps are lit in every house and outside on the threshold, oil lamps enhanced the kolam.

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Chantal Jumel Dec 17, 2019 • 3 min read
Drawing with the feet in Kuchipudi dance
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Drawing with the feet in Kuchipudi dance

The drawing of a figure with the feet while dancing is part of the temple rituals of Andhra (Aradhana Nrityamulu) and has been introduced into the Kuchipudi repertoire by Guru CR Acharya.

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Chantal Jumel Oct 10, 2019 • 3 min read
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