This hymn, by the seventh-century poet, Appar, quoted in Raghavan Srinivasan’s book, exemplifies its rebellion against Vedic rigidity and ritual. “The saints of this movement were poets of the people, ...

In his new book ‘Rebellion in Verse’, Raghavan Srinivasan delves into the essence of Hindu spirituality through the ...

These saints not only enriched the Bhakti movement but also inspired millions to walk the path of love, devotion, and God-realisation The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a land recognised for its rich ...

The Bhakti movement emerged between the 7th and 17th centuries. Like Sufism was a form of protest against the complexities of orthodox Islam, the Bhakti movement was a protest against the complexities ...

There was once a little girl called Bahina, whose calf had a coat as dark as coal. And wherever the little girl went, the calf was certain to follow. It drank only if Bahina poured it water and ate ...

Over five centuries of composite Bhakti culture back the Ramanandi sect that officiates at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Reformists like Kabir, Meerabai and Tulsidas were among the greats who shared ...

The recurring motif of saints who challenge orthodoxy dying mysterious deaths, performing samadhi (voluntarily leaving their lives at a young age, as in the case of Gyandev), raises questions. Are ...

As Kerala admits Dalits as priests in its temples, a look at 14th century Bhakti saint Chokhamela who, despite his faith, was barred access to his lord due to his low birth In January, 2023, US-based ...

Every summer, the streets of Puri come alive as giant chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra roll through the city. But this isn’t just a religious event, it’s a ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: World renowned spiritual leader and Bhakti saint, JKYog founder, Swami Mukundananda officially inaugurated the Kartik Maas Bhakti Sadhana Challenge, aimed at ...