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Uri Toyber
Dec 24, 20249 min read
Creating an Altar according to Hinduism
An altar in Caribbean Shaktism is called a "bedi". Usually, most Caribbean Shaktas do not have a daily altar, but having one is becoming...
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Uri Toyber
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Who is Varagi Amman?
Varahi, aka Parameshwari among Caribbean Shaktas in Trinidad and Tobago, is a revered goddess among Shaktas from Trinidad and Tobago and,...
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Uri Toyber
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Who is Varaha?
Varaha, known in Guyana as Aghori Baba, is the 3rd avatar of Perumal (Vishnu) in Hindu mythology. In Caribbean Shaktism, we give him the...
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Uri Toyber
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Temple Rules and Guidelines, What to Know
Caribbean Shaktas, overall Caribbean Hindus, follow a strict guideline as to what to do before temple, what to do when you go to a...
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Uri Toyber
Dec 16, 20245 min read
Who is Draupadi Amman, the Goddess of Firewalking?
Draupadiamman, known as Pandiale among the French-speaking Caribbean Shaktas, is a form of the Goddess Indrani, and she governs over fire...
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Uri Toyber
Dec 15, 20242 min read
Who are Kanchi Kamakshi and Madurai Meenakshi?
Karunai Kamakshi and Madurai Meenakshi are both revered but lesser known deities in Caribbean Shaktism, representing different aspects of...
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Uri Toyber
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Evil Eye, Folk Healing, and Herbalism in Caribbean Shaktism
In Caribbean Shaktism, the concept of the Evil Eye, often referred to as nazar or malju, is a deeply ingrained belief. It is understood...
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Uri Toyber
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Who is Parameshwari?
Parameshwari, also known as Angalamman or known as Dee Mata/Sairee Devi among Hindi-speakers, is a manifestation of Goddess Parvati. This...
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Uri Toyber
Sep 18, 20246 min read
Pitra Paksha has started! Rituals, Procedures, and More
Pitra aka Pitr (ancestors) Paksha (phase of the moon) or simply “The auspicious period for remembering those who have passed on” is very...
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Uri Toyber
Sep 2, 20246 min read
Who is Nagura Mira/Nagou Mila
Naguran Swami is the controller of our five senses, sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. He is the remover of sickness and the Giver...
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Uri Toyber
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Who is Madurai Veeran/Malde Vidan?
Madurai Veeran (Victor of Madurai). He is the guardian of Mariamma’s temple. His puja is always performed last, giving him thanks and...
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Uri Toyber
Aug 18, 20242 min read
Who is Dee Baba, the protector of the land?
In Indian Caribbean folklore Dee Baba is perceived as the protector of the land from dangerous forces. Some sources state that he takes...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 28, 20245 min read
Who is Mariamman, the Universal Mother?
History of Mariamman Deep in southern India, in the villages of Tamilnadu and Karnataka, there is this very ancient tradition of...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 27, 20245 min read
Animal Sacrifice: The most controversial practice of Hinduism
Out of all practices in Caribbean Shaktism such as trance possession, Kali herself, and non-Vedic practices, which alone can be seen as...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Who is Sangili Karuppan?
Sangili Karuppan, aka Karuppusamy, and Sanganie Baba is known as the black Chain Master. He is the protector of all land and controller...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Who is Kateri Amman?
Kateri Ammaa, also referred to as Small Mother or Baigalamman or known by French-speaking Caribbean Shaktas are Karteli or Katalai, is a...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 26, 20243 min read
What is the Semblani/Sambrani ceremony?
The Semblani is a sacred and profound ceremony done on All Saints Day practiced by Tamil Hindus in the French Caribbean to honor their...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 26, 20246 min read
Happy Aadi, or Goddess Month!
In Caribbean Shaktism, Aadi is the most important month of the Tamil Calendar. It carries two extremely important celebrations, the...
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Uri Toyber
Nov 1, 20235 min read
Who is Sudali Madan?
Sudali Madan, whose correct name is Sudalai Madan rather than Sudali, is regarded as a kaval deivam (guardian deity) who protects people...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Ganesh Utsav: Celebrating the Remover of Obstacles
In honor of this beautiful holiday that is upcoming, here you go! Ganesh Utsav, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is a vibrant Hindu...
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