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Maitri

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A opinionated girl-next-door with an attitude. I'm certainly not afraid to call myself 'a proud Hindu' and am positively politically incorrect. A Bharatiya at heart who loves reading, music, sports and nature. Travelling and writing are my passions.

Dharma & Religion

The many forms of Bhagwan Shiva: from Ardhanarishwara to Bhairava

Maitri - November 12, 2025

As we celebrate Bhagwan Shiva's fierce form Sri Kalbhairav today on the occasion of Kalbhairav Jayanti, we shall learn about the various forms of...

History

The forgotten heroes of Kala Pani

Maitri - November 7, 2025

No rebellion goes unpunished, and the same happened with the heroes of 1857 Mutiny, which Shri Veer Savarkar described as Bharat’s first struggle for...

History

Nathuram Godse Trial: a speech every Bharatiya Hindu should know

Maitri - November 4, 2025

Nathuram Godse remains one of the most controversial figures in Bharatiya history. Over the years, he has often been portrayed negatively for his role...

Dharmic Warriors

Rani Durgavati: the brave Gond queen who died protecting her kingdom from Mughals

Maitri - October 31, 2025

Rani Durgavati is one among several brave rulers that Bharat has been fortunate to produce. Sadly, we do not know about many of Bharat's...

Dharma & Religion

Rediscover Dharma: Yamraj explains the difference between knowledge & ignorance to Nachiketa

Maitri - October 30, 2025

Ancient wisdom, as conveyed by Yamraj to Nachiketa in the Katha Upanishad, reveals that the distinction between knowledge and ignorance determines one’s destiny. Understanding...

Dharma & Religion

Understand Dharma: Be a proud Hindu as your Dharma is neither rigid nor dogmatic

Maitri - October 29, 2025

Hindu Dharma (Hindutva) has been practiced for eons. Yet, Western academics—and some Bharatiya scholars who follow their lead—tend to interpret it through a biased...

Dharma & Religion

Rediscover Dharma: Bhakti movement, its teachings and how to upgrade it to suit modern-day needs

Maitri - October 29, 2025

Bhakti is said to be a Marg or path that is the most important in Kaliyuga to attain the divine. It is not merely...

Dharma & Religion

Revering our rivers and water bodies: a story of revival

Maitri - October 27, 2025

The debate around cleaning River Yamuna gathered steam as Chhath Puja celebrations got underway. While it is well-known that the Yamuna saw unprecedented pollution...

Dharma & Religion