Dharma

How a Hindu researcher revived Kolkata’s Kumbh

I’m sure you’ve heard of the grand Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. I’m fairly certain you’ve heard of the one in Haridwar. I might even bet you’ve caught wind of the gatherings in Ujjain or Nasik. But I am absolutely sure you haven’t heard of the Kumbh in Bengal – or more specifically, the annual […]

Author 18 10 Feb 2026

Dharma

Dharma’s victory depends on Sahasramukh's death

On Dussehra every year, we celebrate the triumph of Dharma (righteousness) over Adharma (unrighteousness). The Valmiki Rāmāyaṇa concludes with the death of Dashamukh Ravana and Shri Rāmāchandra rescuing Devi Sita, returning victorious to Ayodhya.  This symbolises the defeat of external, perceivable evil. But a deeper lesson exists in the lesser-known Adbhuta Rāmāyaṇa. After Dashamukh’s fall, […]

Author 11 15 Jan 2026