Tag: Syncretic Culture

Baba Chamliyal: The Healing Saint of Unity and Faith across Borders

Baba Chamliyal, known as the ‘Healing Touch Saint,’ is revered in Jammu and Kashmir for his miraculous healing powers. His shrine, located at the India-Pakistan border, symbolises unity and attracts thousands of pilgrims annually. The shrine's "Shakkar" and "Sharbat" are believed to have healing properties.

Brahman Mahasangh responsible for hostile environment at Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, prosecute them demands Vidrohi Sanskrutik Chalwal, Maharashtra

The alternate cultural movement in Maharashtra, Vidrohi Sanskrutik Chalval has strongly condemned attempts by the Bhaman Mahasangh, an outfit with reported links to the Rashtriya Swayansevak Sangh (RSS) to denigrate the Oop Dhoop tradition during the sandal of Gulabshah, an ancient tradition and thereby disturb harmonious existence between communities and especially criminalise the Muslim community.

SIT to probe Muslims offering respect from steps of Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra ?

A controversy has been created over a ritual being...

Hirebedanur: Non-Muslims villagers commemorate Muharram in this Karnataka village that has no Muslims

The holy month for mourning and reflection also has other unique traditions

Badrinath Aarti controversy: A systematic destruction of syncretic a heritage?

The renowned Badrinath temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to...

M.F. Husain’s Brush with the Ramlila: In His Own Words

With the dominant public mood of the country, carefully...

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