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Echoes of Emotion: The Life and Legacy of Girija Devi

Girija Devi: The Thumri Queen

Girija Devi, born on May 8, 1929, in Varanasi, was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist renowned for her mastery of semi-classical genres, particularly Thumri. She is affectionately referred to as the "Thumri Queen," a title that underscores her significant role in popularizing and reviving this emotive form of music.

Early Life and Musical Journey

From an early age, Girija showed a passion for music, encouraged by her father, Ramdeo Rai, who was a music enthusiast. She began her formal training at the tender age of five under the guidance of eminent musicians like Sarju Prasad Misra. Despite societal norms that discouraged women from performing publicly, Girija's family supported her aspirations, allowing her to embark on a career that would break barriers.

Girija Devi made her debut performance in 1949 at All India Radio in Allahabad, quickly gaining recognition for her emotional delivery and technical skill. Her singing was characterized by its fluidity and deep connection to the lyrics, which often explored themes of love and devotion.

Career Highlights and Notable Songs

Throughout her illustrious career, Girija Devi performed at numerous prestigious platforms, both nationally and internationally. She brought Thumri, once relegated to the confines of courtesan culture, into mainstream Indian classical music. Some of her most famous songs include:

"Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Jaye": A heartfelt thumri that expresses the bittersweet emotions of leaving one's parental home.

"Piya Ke Milan Ki Aas": A beautiful depiction of longing and anticipation of a lover's arrival.

"Hori Khelat Nandlal": A lively celebration of the festival of Holi, showcasing her ability to blend joy with musical depth.

Girija's renditions were not just performances; they were profound expressions that resonated deeply with audiences, making her one of the most sought-after artists in the realm of Hindustani music.

Awards and Recognition

Her contributions to music did not go unnoticed. Girija Devi received numerous accolades, including:

Padma Shri in 1972

Padma Bhushan in 1989

Padma Vibhushan in 2016

Additionally, she was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, recognizing her efforts in preserving and promoting Indian classical music.

Teaching and Legacy

In her later years, Girija Devi became a revered mentor, teaching at institutions like the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata. She inspired countless students, instilling in them the values of tradition and emotion that defined her music. Her students, including notable names like Sunanda Sharma, continue to carry forward her legacy.

Girija Devi passed away on October 24, 2017, but her influence remains pervasive in the world of Indian classical music. Her ability to blend emotion with technical excellence has left an indelible mark on the genre.

Tune In to Celebrate Her Legacy

To experience the captivating artistry of Girija Devi, listen to her timeless songs on Ruh Radio at 1440 AM. We feature her remarkable performances, including her soulful renditions of Thumri and other semi-classical genres. Join us as we celebrate her legacy and keep her music alive for new generations of listeners.

By tuning in, you not only enjoy her enchanting melodies but also connect with the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music that she so passionately represented.

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In the Svacchanda Tantra, Sadashiva, the Super Consciousness reveals:

āgatāṃ śivavaktrebhyo gataṃ ca girijāmukhe ।

mataṃ hi vāsudevasya tasmādāgama ucyate ॥

That which has come from Shiva’s mouth and directly heard and received by Devi Girija (Parvati), which has been ordained by Sri Vasudeva (Vishnu) to govern the world, therefore that is called Agama.”

Paramahamsa Nithyananda reveals, “Vedas are the ultimate, superior authority for the Hindus. Vedas are like a pure science, where the ultimate truths are explained, but Agamas are the scriptures where the applied technology, the applied science is expanded.

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Girija Devi feat Zakir Hussain - Tappa

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Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh Last Day Finishes With Rajan Sajan Mishra Girija Devi Anoop Jalota Ratikant Mahapatra | संकट मोचन संगीत समारोह: यों संपन्न हुआ संगीत का लोक-पर्व

Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh Last Day Finishes With Rajan Sajan Mishra Girija Devi Anoop Jalota Ratikant Mahapatra | संकट मोचन संगीत समारोह: यों संपन्न हुआ संगीत का लोक-पर्व

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लौटने में एक उल्लास नहीं, एक उदासी-सी महसूस हो रही है.

राजन-साजन मिश्र के गायन से ‘संकट मोचन संगीत समारोह’ का नवीनतम संस्करण संपन्न हो चुका है. इन पंक्तियों के लिखे जाने से कुछ देर पहले उन्होंने राग भैरवी में ‘आज राधा ब्रज को चली, संग लिए बरसाने को…’ गाकर इस 6 दिनी संगीत-उत्सव को…

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>> SOMOK ROY: Our Appaji, Girija Devi

Having no training in music, I was the most undeserving of her students and yet she consciously took me under her wings, much to the bewilderment of her senior students. She would switch from Gaud Sarang to Malkauns and Yaman, in order to ensure that I didn’t feel alienated or left out. The grand old lady whose complex tappas flashed brighter than her diamond nose-stud, who spent mornings teaching ragas like Desi Todi and Surdasi Malhar, would make me learn paltas in Bilwalal, in the evening. Her patience knew no bounds and her presence soon became a sanctuary of sorts. 

Staying at Appaji’s was a holistic experience. From savouring her favourite Banarasi delicacies (worth mentioning are chura-matar, Banarasi pulao, and kele ka kofta), to watching reality shows on television, Appaji brimmed with life. My fondest memories are those of the slightly longish summer afternoons, when we would listen to the Banaras old masters like Siddheshwari Devi and Mahadev Mishra after lunch, as the sun languished outside the curtained windows of her room. I would incessantly ask about her Banaras days, and she would paint the everyday and the spectacular before me, now the sun sneaking in through a crevice to touch our conversation, driven by an irresistible urge to merge with the waters in Banaras, where Appa heard the darling songstresses of yesteryears in barges afloat on the Ganges. I wonder if they still put up swings during the rains, if the barges still resonate with piloo chaitis on Budhwa Mangal (the first Wednesday after Holi), if they get roses from Mirzapur to celebrate Gulabbari (a festival to mark the arrival of spring). I wonder if anyone ‘lives’ Banaras as our Appaji did. Did she not, after all, live like she was Banaras’ own fish, who knew its streets, like fishes know water? Otherwise, how could her enunciation of phrases like ‘jale ko aur jalana’ (to scorch the burnt) in the fabled dadra deewana kiye shyamand ‘tadapu jaise jal bina machhaliya’ (I yearn like a fish out of water) in her self-composed dadra in Mishra Kirwani, leave listeners so unsettled?

This fire moulded the phoenix that inhabits two of her nayikas, virahotkanthita (agonised by separation) and vipralabdha (deceived by her lover) – their anguish reducing them to ashes, their unflinching hope making them more alive than ever. Appaji embodies this cyclic continuity, and she was born into it. Her baramasas were rooted in the agrarian cycle of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, in its matrilineal quilt of succeeding seasons, which smelt of the early summer sweat and the monsoon petrichor. She embroidered this delicate heirloom of hers with utmost dexterity, like a craftsman, dying it in the rich, court-born hues of the Seniya and Banaras traditions, and yet retaining the lilting simplicity of purab.

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पीएम मोदी से पहले सीएम योगी का आगमन: तैयारियों को परखने आज काशी पहुंचेंगे, लोकार्पित होने वाली परियोजनाओं का करेंगे निरीक्षण

पीएम मोदी से पहले सीएम योगी का आगमन: तैयारियों को परखने आज काशी पहुंचेंगे, लोकार्पित होने वाली परियोजनाओं का करेंगे निरीक्षण

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी दीपावली से ठीक पहले 25 अक्तूबर को वाराणसी दौरे पर आ रहे हैं। वो वाराणसी में रिंग रोड-2 के किनारे मेहंदीगंज के कल्लीपुर में जनसभा को संबोधित करेंगे। इससे पहले मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ आज वाराणसी पहुंचकर तैयारियों का जायजा लेंगे। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के 25 अक्तूबर के प्रस्तावित कार्यक्रम की तैयारियों को परखने के लिए शनिवार को मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ दो दिवसीय…

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Ashta dasa peeta Durga Stotram - TemplePurohit.com ( Lord Shiva married Sathi the daughter of Daksha. Once when Daksha insulted Lord Shiva , he decided not to go to his house . But When Daksha conduced a great Yaga, Sathi wanted go there against the wishes of Lord Shiva. When Lord Shiva was again insulted By Daksha, Sathi jumped in the yaga fire and died. The furious Shiva came there beheaded Daksha, and in great anger he took the body of Sathi and holding it atop his head started the dance of the deluge. Lord Vishnu curt the body of Sathi in to pieces and the place where each piece fell was called a Shakthi Peeta(power centre. One group believes that there are eighteen Shakthi Peetas and another believes that there are one hundred and eight Shakthi peetas. The eighteen Shakthi peetas are:- Trinkomali (Sri Lanka) Sankari Devi – Groin fell here Kanchi (Tamil Nadu) Kamakshi Devi - Back Pradyumna or Chotila (Gujarat) Sri Srunkala Devi - Stomach Mysore (Karnataka) Chamundeswari Devi – Hair Alampur (Andhra Pradesh) Jogulamba Devi – Upper teeth Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh) Bhramramba Devi - Neck Sholapur (Maharastra) Mahalaksmi Devi - Eyes Nanded (Maharastra) Ekavenika Devi – Right Hand Ujjain (Madya pradesh) Mahakalai Devi – Upper Lip Pithapuram (Andhra Pradesh) Puruhutika Devi – Left Hand Cuttack (Orissa) Girija Devi - Navel Draksharamam (Andhra Pradesh) Manikyamba Devi - Left cheek Guwahati (Assam) Kamarupa Devi – Vulva Prayag (Uttar Pradesh) Madhaveswari Devi - Fingers Jwala (Himachal Pradesh) Vaishnavi Devi - Head Gaya (Bihar) Sarvamangala Devi – Breast Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Visalaksi Devi - Wrist Kashmir Saraswati Devi – Right Hand This great prayer mentions the eighteen Shakthi Peetas and praises the Goddess there.) 1.Lankhayaam Shankari devim, Kamakshi Kanchika pure , Pradhyumne srunkala devi, Chamunda Krouncha pattane , Shankari in Sri Lanka , Kamakshi in Kanchipura, Srunkala devi in Pradhyumna and Chamunda in Mysore 2.Alampure Jogulamba , Sri Shaile Bramarambika , KOlhapure Mahalakshmi , Mahurye Eka veerika Jogulkamba of Alampur , Brahmarambika of Sri Shaila, The Mahalakshmi of Kolhapur, the Eka veerika of Mahurya 3.Ujaynyaam Maha Kali , peethikaayam Puruhuthika, Odhayane Girija devi, Manikha Daksha vatike The Mahakali of Ujjaini , Puruhuthika of Pethapura , The Girija devi of of Cuttack, The Manikhamba devi of Draksharamam 4.Hari kshethre Kama roopi, Prayage Madhaveswari, Jwalayaam Vaishnavidevi , Gaya Mangala Gourika The Kameswari devi of Gauhathi, The Madheswari of Allahabad , The Vaishnavi devi of Jwalamukhi and Mangala Gourika of Gaya 5.Varanasyam visalakshi , Kashmere thu Saraswathi, Ashta dasa Shakthi peedani , yogeenam abhi durlabham The Visalakshi of Benares and Goddess Saraswathi of Kashmir , These eighteen places of Goddess Shakthi are difficult to attain even by yogis 6.Sayam kale paden nithyam , sarva shatru vinasanam, Sarva roga haram divyam, sarva Sampathkaram Shubham. If this is read daily evening, it wil lead to destruction of all enemies, Curing of all diseases and gaining of all types of wealth. In what way can I praise you ,I am one who always thinks about you, And please shower your grace like that on me , Oh mother Kamakshi who is goddess Parvathi. 8.Jaya jaya Shakthi, jagamellam pothum, jaya jaya Sankari , Sri devi, Jaya jaya Durga , jaya Parameshwari, jaya jaya maathaa Sridevi, Jaya jaya soora kulanthakan shanmugan jayam pera aruliya Sri Devi, Ayanudan hariharan anavarathamum pugazh , annai Kamakshi umaiyavale . Hail, Hail Oh Shakthi who is praised all over the world, Hail, hail Oh Shankari, Oh Sridevi, Hail hail Durga , Hail goddess of all , Hail , hail , mother Sri devi, Hail, hail Oh Sri devi who helped Shanmukha the killer of the clan of Soora, Who is praised by Brahma , Vishnu and Shiva, Oh mother Kamakshi , who is goddess Parvathi. https://ift.tt/3fTbFO5

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Tridevi kirtan.

Dhaneshwari Mahalakshmi,

Shakti Swaroopini Girija,

Vaidya Vakeshwari Saraswatim.

Tridevyai namaskrityam.

Trishakti, Tridev-dhatrini.

Tridevi pranamyaham.

Sharda, Shriyah, Maha Gauri.

Tridevi Namaskrityam.

Vaidika, Hamsavahini.

Shwetapadma stithe Sharda.

Brahmani, Veda Mala dharini.

Sarva Rishi Supoojitha.

Bhagyashree, Vaibhavi,

Shree Vishnu vallabha.

Kamalalochane, Deepali.

Shubha labh Pradayini.

Adi devi, mahaGauri.

Shankarapriya, Shivatmika.

DurgaKali, Chandikayai.

Ashtabuja Simhasinai.

Namo Tridevi.

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Places to See Around Jim Corbett National Park - Corbett the Baagh

Jim Corbett National Park which was established in 1936 to thrive the dwindling numbers of the Royal Bengal Tiger is now home to a variety of flora and fauna. It is one of the oldest surviving national parks in the country. Spread across a wide area of an impressive 520 sq km, it is the preferred destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is also the ideal place to enjoy solitude and embrace nature in its pristine form.  However, sighting wild animals and getting lost in the wild forests of the national park is not the only activity one does at Jim Corbett. Below are some of the amazing places to visit in Jim Corbett National Park which will further make the trip memorable.

1. Sitabani Temple – This ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Ram, is located around 20 km from Ramnagar in the Sitavani Jungles of the Jim Corbett National Park. It is a very pious temple and is of significant importance in Hindu mythology. The tranquil atmosphere that abounds around the periphery of the temple soothes the mind. Visitors enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by nature at this idyllic solitary temple.

2. Girija Devi Temple – Situated atop a hillock, Girija Devi Temple overlooks the rippling waters of the Kosi River. It is one of the most revered temples in the region and is frequented by devotees from all the nearby places. The fair held in Karthik Purnima in the month of November is visited by thousands of people. The view from the top of the temple is worth watching especially at the time of sunset when the orange tinge of the setting sun transforms the water of the river and the nearby places into a mystical orange hue.

3. Durga Mandir – Located within the dense forests of the Jim Corbett National Park is the Durga Mandir which is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The distinct architecture of several Hindu Gods and Goddesses is sculpted on the walls of the temple. This temple is frequented by visitors to offer their prayers and seek blessings from the Goddess Durga.

4. Corbett Museum: James Edward Corbett, who is popularly known as Jim Corbett, was a great environmentalist and is widely known for hunting down many man-eating tigers and leopards. After his death, his house had been converted into a museum that houses his personal belongings. It also displays the valor and achievements of the great man in the form of photographs that hang on the walls of the museum.

5. Corbett Waterfall: Deep inside the forests of Jim Corbett, after a small trek, one can find clear crystal water cascading from an amazing height and splashing down on the rocks with a great sound.  It is shrouded by tall trees and displays of greenery which makes the place even more amazing. It is one of the most frequented places in Jim Corbett.

6. Birjani – Once used by Britishers as a hunting ground, Birjani is now famous for its myriad wildlife, thick forests, and grasslands. One can avail an elephant ride or a jeep safari to visit this day visit tourist place.

7. Kalagarh Dam – Located within the Jim Corbett National Park, Kalagarh Dam is visited by tourists as an idyllic picnic spot. It is also a preferred spot by ornithologists as the dam is frequented by many migratory birds. The area around the dam abounds in natural beauty and is a preferred spot for shutterbugs.

8. Kosi River – The Kosi River that runs through the national park is frequented by visitors for its scenic beauty and for it provides amazing views of the faraway mountains. It is also visited by the adventure seekers to indulge in river rafting in its turbulent rocky bed.

A visit to Jim Corbett National Park along with a visit to these wonderful never visited sites would be an adventure for a lifetime. Next time you think of nature, think Jim Corbett and pack your bags for a thrilling ride with nature.

Source URL -  https://www.corbettthebaagh.com/blog/places-to-see-around-jim-corbett-national-park

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With Guru Maa PadmaVibhusban Smt Girija devi ji.

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Asta Dasha Shakti Peetas

Lord Shiva cut off the head of Daksha in the yagna organised by him and took the body of Sati in his hand and started dancing furiously. To bring down his anger, Lord Vishnu cut the body of Sati in to 18 pieces and these pieces fell down in different places of India. These places are called Shakthi Peethas.

Shri Shankari Devi Temple-Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Aadi Shankaracharya’s Stotram starts with Shankari Devi Shakthi Peeth. Here Devi Sati’s groin had fallen. Sati Devi is worshipped as Shankari Devi and Lord Shiva as Trikoneshwara. To read more click the below link

Shri Shankari Devi Temple

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple - Mangadu, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India

Sati’s Navel part of the body is fallen here and worshipped as Kamakshi Amman. The Image of the main Deity, Kamakshi, is seated in a majestic Padmasana, a yogic posture signifying peace and prosperity. Goddess holds a sugarcane bow and a bunch of five flowers in the lower two of her arms and has a pasha an ankushain her upper two arms. To read more click the below link

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple

Sri Shrinkala Devi Temple-Pandua, Hooghly, West Bengal, India

Sati Devi's stomach part has fallen here and worshipped as sharinkhala Devi. Shrinkala Devi was supposed to be in West Bengal, Hooghly district. But as such, there is no temple also. A story says that Sage Rishya Shringala has brought to her to shringeri in Karnataka. To read more click the below link

Sri Shrinkala Devi Temple

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple-Chamundi Hills, Mysore, Karnataka, India

Sati Devi's head hairs have fallen here and worshipped as Chamundeswari Devi.Parvathi took birth as Chamundeshwari and killed the monster. After killing the demon, the Goddess resided atop the Chamundi Hills, where she is worshiped with reverence and devotion. The goddess is also called Mahishasura Mardini meaning She who slew Mahishasura. To read more click the below link

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple

Sri Jogulamba Devi Temple - Alampur, Jogulamba Gadwal, Telangana, India

Sati Devi's upper teeth row has fallen here and worshipped as Jogulamba Devi. This temple is located at the meeting point of the sacred rivers Tungabhadra and Krishna and is referred to as Dakshina Kashi (also Navabrahmeshwara Theertha) and the Western Gateway of Srisailam, the famous Shaivite pilgrim center ansd was mentioned in the Skanda Purana. To read more click the below link

Sri Jogulamba Devi Temple

Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple-Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Sati Devi's neck part has fallen here and worshipped as Sri shaile Bhramarambika Devi. Shiva is worshiped as Mallikarjuna and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Bhramaramba. It is one of the only three temples in India in which both Jyotirlinga and Shaktipeeth is revered. To read more click the below link

Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

Shree Mahalaxmi Mandir- Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Devi's eyes (three) have fallen here and revered as Kolha pure Maha Lakshmi. The murti of the crowned goddess is made of gemstone and weighs about 40 kilograms. The image of Mahalakshmi carved in black stone is 3 feet in height and a stone lion stands behind the statue. The crown contains an image of the Sheshnag, the serpent of Vishnu. To read more click the below link

Shree Mahalaxmi Mandir

Sri Eka Veerika Devi Temple-Manhur, Nanded, Maharashtra, India

Sati Devi's right shoulder has fallen here and is revered as Ekaveerika Devi. Temple is 800 years old. Here pan Patta and supari offer as prasad after grinding it as a paste. To read more click the below link

Sri Eka Veerika Devi Temple

Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple - Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India

The upper lip of goddess sati has fallen here and revered as Ujjani Maha Kali. Lord Shiva appeared from the ground and vanquished the Dushana demon. Then, upon the request of the inhabitants of Avanti, Shiva took up a permanent abode here as Mahakaleshwara Jyotirlinga and is believed to be deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti. To read more click the below link

Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple

Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple-Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Sati Devi's left hand has fallen here and is revered as Peethikayam Puruhutika. The idol of Puruhuthika Devi has four hands. They contain a bag of seeds (Beeja), axe (Parashu), lotus (Kamala), and a dish (Madhu patra) from lower-right to lower-left in order. Jaganmata appeared before Lord Indra and blessed him with wealth and testes here upon his Aghora Tapasya. To read more click the below link

Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple

Sri Biraja Devi Temple - Jajpur, Odisha, India

Sati Devi's navel has fallen here and is revered as Odhyane Girija Devi. The Durga idol has two hands (dwibhuja), spearing the chest of Mahishasura with one hand and pulling his tail with the other. One of her feet is on a lion, and the other is on Mahishasura's chest. Mahishasura is depicted as a water buffalo and the crown features Ganesha, a crescent moon and a lingam. To read more click the below link

Sri Biraja Devi Temple

Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple-Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Sati Devi's left cheek has fallen here and is revered as Manikya Daksha vatike. Draksharama also constitutes one of the five Arama kshetras of Andhra Pradesh and tied to the five Pancharama temples dedicated to Shiva. To read more click the below link

Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple

Sree Kamakhya Devi Temple-Kamakhya, Guwahati, Assam, India

Sati Devi's Vulva (yoni) has fallen here and is revered as Hari kshetre Kama rupi. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple in the form of a cave, which consists of no image but a natural underground spring that flows through a yoni-shaped cleft in the bedrock. To read more click the below link

Sree Kamakhya Devi Temple

Sri Alopi Devi Temple-Prayagraj, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Sati Devi's fingers have fallen here and is revered as Prayage Madhaveshwari. This temple is peculiar in that there is no statute of any deity in this temple, rather, there is a wooden carriage or 'doli' which is worshipped. To read more click the below link

Sri Alopi Devi Temple

Sri Jwalamukhi Temple-Jawalamukhi, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

Sati Devi's head part has fallen here and is revered as Jwalayam Vaishnavi devi. When demons lorded over the Himalaya mountains and harassed the gods. Lord Vishnu, the gods decided to destroy them. They focused their strengths and huge flames rose from the ground. From that fire, a young girl took birth here known as Adishakti-the first 'shakti'. To read more click the below link

Sri Jwalamukhi Temple

Sri Mangla Gauri Temple-Gaya, Bihar, India

Sati Devi's head Devi's breast part has fallen here and is revered as Gaya Mangalya gourika. The Mangalagauri temple has been mentioned in Padma Purana, Vayu Purana and Agni Purana and in other scriptures and tantric works. To read more click the below link

Sri Mangla Gauri Temple

Sri Vishalakshi Temple-Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Sati Devi's wrist has fallen here and is revered as Varanasyam Vishalakshi. It is also said that the Karna kundala(Ear ring) of Devi fell here and hence Devi Maa here is also known as Manikarni or Manikarnika. The Puranas say that this city exists even after the Pralaya. To read more click the below link

Sri Vishalakshi Temple

Sri Sharada Peeth-Sharda, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Sati Devi's right hand has fallen here and is revered as Kashmire tu Saraswati. Though in ruins now, the entire temple complex inspires grandeur and awe. The temple had a massive library attached to it which had priceless works and was also used by scholars from even neighbouring countries. To read more click the below link

Sri Sharada Peeth

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TLDR: I fell head over heels in love with this book. 

Latitudes of Longing is a debut novel by Shubhangi Swarup that is poetic without being flowery, sophisticated without being pretentious and tender without being cutesy. The writing reminds me of The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni but the complexity is reminiscent of Love in the Time of Cholera. 

This book is beautiful and the opening story of Girija Prasad and Chanda Devi paints such a warm portrait of romance and what it means to be in love and grow with another person. 

The image of an old man, standing naked with an erection as he's about to die should not be the emotional climax of a love story and it is a testament to Swarup's ability as a writer that I was able to take that moment seriously and also be satisfied with it. 

There is so much detail and poetry to chew that this a novel that I will go back to and re-read so that I can pick up on characters or side stories I might have missed. Latitudes of Longing was one of my most anticipated releases of 2020 and I highly recommend it.  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐  out of five