In Hinduism, Kali represents the vengeful feminine form of Vishnu, the protector of the universe. Vishnu, working in tandem ...

Shiva is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, known as the god of destruction and transformation. He is a central figure in the Trimurti, alongside Brahma (the creator), and Vishnu (the ...

Rooted in ancient tribal traditions, theyyam predates Hinduism while weaving in Hindu mythology. Each performance is both a theatrical spectacle and an act of devotion, transforming the performer into ...

Nagas are revered serpent beings in Hindu mythology. They represent fertility, cosmic balance, and the duality of creation and destruction. Nagas safeguard rivers, rain, and treasures. They are ...

Kinsley, Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition [Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986], 133). The term shakti refers to multiple ideas. Its general ...

Here, the theyyam performer (above) embodies Raktheswari, a fierce manifestation of Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction. She is portrayed drenched in blood, a powerful symbol of her raw energy ...

Lord Shiva's iconic crescent moon symbolizes time's cyclical nature, balancing creation and destruction ... and associating with Soma, the moon god. Maha Shivaratri, celebrated during the waning ...