Tome And Plume: Scent Of Celebration Lingers Everywhere
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): (O Divine Mother, You remove the suffering of everyone who seeks refuge in You; bless us with Your grace. O Mother of the entire universe, be pleased! O Ruler of the cosmos, protect this world. You are the supreme sovereign over all things living and non-living.) Fall permeates the air. A light nip in the morning and in the evening rejuvenates the body and mind. The heady…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The air carries the scent of celebration as the city prepares to welcome Goddess Durga in the upcoming Navratri festival. Over the centuries, Bhopal has maintained a profound connection to the Cosmic Mother, with evidence of Shakti worship dating back nearly 11,000 years. Excavations at the Sone Valley in Sidhi district have uncovered an 11,000-year-old shrine, making it the oldest known Hindu shrine in the world.
The region's tribal communities, such as the Baiga and the Kol, still worship natural triangular stones as goddesses, a tradition that has endured for millennia. This unbroken link with the Mother Goddess reflects the deep-rooted reverence for Shakti worship in the region, showcasing a timeless connection between the people of Madhya Pradesh and the divine feminine.
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