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Was Asura Music Really the Sound of Power and Rudra?

We often imagine Deva music through Krishna’s flute, celestial melodies and the gentle beauty of devotional sounds. But what about the music associated with the Asura tradition? Did it have a different character? Indian mythology gives us fascinating examples of Asuras and other figures who were deeply connected with music,…

MyLifeXP · Sep 25

Why Are Demons Called Asuras? The Real Reason

What if everything you believed about “Asuras” was incomplete or even wrong? From childhood, we hear stories where Devas are good and Asuras are evil simple, clear, no questions asked. But ancient traditions were never that black and white. Beneath these stories lie hidden layers, forgotten meanings, and uncomfortable truths…

MyLifeXP · Apr 26

'Mahishasura' idol resembling Mahatma Gandhi at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal sparks row

KOLKATA: Organisers at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata had to change the look of a 'Mahishasura' idol with a wig and a moustache, which bore an uncanny resemblance to Mahatma Gandhi and stoked a controversy.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2022