by Nirlipta | Sep 4, 2026 | Religion, The Thought Cultivator
As the festival of Janmashtami approaches, along with the regular festival greetings, I came across a message that made me pause. I reflected on it and decided to write this article. The message read; “Nobody remembers the girl born on Janmashtami, who sacrificed her...
by Nirlipta | Sep 1, 2026 | Religion, The Thought Cultivator
In the Vedic tradition, a person’s Gotra or lineage holds a very important role in his life. Be it a thread ceremony or marriage or sraddha; the person need to mention his Gotra or lineage. So, how does one identify their Gotra? Well, there is no fixed formula for...
by Nirlipta | Aug 27, 2026 | Arts & Culture, The Thought Cultivator
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most beautiful festivals that celebrate the bond between siblings. On this auspicious day, the sisters tie a sacred thread around their brother’s wrist. This sacred thread is called Rakhi. The traditional ritual symbolizes a brother’s...