This is seen in Bengal, it is seen in Maharashtra, it is seen in Karnataka. It is known as Charak Puja in Bengal, Bagad in Maharashtra and Siddhi in Karnataka. But there are variations here.
01 March,2026 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
The physical structure of Badrinath evokes ambiguity. It does not resemble a classical Hindu temple but looks closer to a Buddhist vihara.
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From early Vedic times, the sun is also tied to humanity and death. Surya has two sons who frame the human condition
01 February,2026 06:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt Pattanaik
It is in Jain faith that she came to be associated with geese and peacocks
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