Triveni Sangam
This short text is more a sketch of sensations then an explication of Magh Mela. It is a personal glimpse of something special.. Imagine to be on a boat… trying to reach the Magh Mela… All the streets are closed because one of the holiest day to take bath is about to come..to reach the Mela […]
Divine Enterprise, the Intimate Relationship between New Hindu Religious Organizations, Hindu Nationalism and Power élites
By Daniela Bevilacqua Based on a literature review, this article discusses briefly on the relationship between religion and groups of power in the contemporary India, analysing its influence on social life in order to deal with socio-economic realities from a wider perspective. Without taking into account methodology elements, I adopt a historical perspective with reference […]
The nirguna sant: Kabir
Upon contemplating the empty, the innate in my heart, there shone forth a light. To that Being, based on nothing, I devote myself.(Ramaini, 6 sakhi) The name of Kabir, the great mystic poet born in Varanasi around the XV-XVI century, likely in a Muslim family of weaver, is always associated with an idea of syncretic bhakti […]
“Love for Banaras” – Poetry Session
A few lines about Benaras from | Espírito Kashi | on Vimeo.
Festival of Chatt devoted to the worship of Sun God
The Chatt festival is dedicated to the Sun god. It is a belief that people worship Sun and thank Him for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and fulfilling their wishes. It is also a faith that the prayers of the devotees on this occasion are always answered; During this occasion, the worshipers, usually […]

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