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One of my friends was very interested in Nagas, and wanted to seek out sacred Naga sites in the Himalayas and venerate them.| Hindu American Foundation
Through volatile times and difficult chapters, Kashmiri Pandits — Kashmir’s indigenous Hindu community — have weathered many ups and downs over the years. Because of this, Kheer Bhawani Mela, the annual celebration dedicated to Ragnya Devi, the guardian goddess of the region, holds an especially poignant place in their hearts. Observed during the Hindu month of Jyestha (May/June), as spring gives way to summer, her festival is one of prosperity and abundance, reminding followers that he...| Hindu American Foundation