Sarada Devi, often known as the Holy Mother, was Sri Ramakrishna's spiritual partner and an important figure in the Ramakrishna Movement. Born on December 22, 1853, in Joyrambati, her birthplace has become an important pilgrimage site because of the way she lived her life. The Sri
Religious tourism is one of the oldest forms of tourism that exists. Since the dawn of time, pilgrims have travelled thousands of kilometres to sacred places, either to fulfil their wishes, cure ailments, or merely experience the peace and spirituality of the place. Considered to
Durga Puja is not just a celebration – It is worshipping nature “Tadeiba cha Badhishyami, Durga Makhyam Mahasuram Durga Debiti Bikhyatam, Tasmei Nama Bhabishyati.” Durga Puja is not just about celebrating triumph of good over evil. But it is also about celebrating and welcoming Nature. Goddess Durga’s yellow
Diptarka Ghosh is a research scholar in Zoology and a passionate environmentalist West Bengal might be a small state in size, but it is home to about 12.27% of the Indian biodiversity that is known till date. According to the State of Forest Report, 2019, West
Durga Puja is considered to be a festival that not just reflects a celebration of the masses, but also that of Nature. Each and every element of nature somehow or the other gets reflected in the vignettes of Ma Durga, be it the Vahanas or
Diptarka Ghosh is a nature enthusiast and a Zoology research scholar with Zoological Survey of India “O what can ail thee, knight-at-arms, Alone and palely loitering? The sedge has wither’d from the lake, And no birds sing…” La Belle sans Merci (John Keats) The Lake indeed is a birder’s paradise and
Diptarka Ghosh is a nature enthusiast and a Zoology research scholar with Zoological Survey of India When you pass the Southern Avenue, the lush and green lanes, you often get to see the branches of huge trees spilling over the shady nooks. For it is here