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 26 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 23 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 182 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 285 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 275 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 272 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 272 min read
Who is Kateri Amman?
Kateri Ammaa, also referred to as Small Mother or Baigalamman, is a dark-complexioned Devi who brings nothing but light, fruitfulness,...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 263 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 266 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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Uri Toyber
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Unveiling the Sacred Union: Hindu Wedding Customs in the Indo-Caribbean Community
Hindu weddings aka Vivaha or Thirumanam (in Tamil) are sacred ceremonies that celebrate the union of two individuals and their families...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Pundits, Gurus, and Pujaris... Who are they?
In the vibrant tapestry of Indo-Caribbean Shaktism, the spiritual landscape is adorned with the presence of Pundits, Gurus, and Pujaris....
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Uri Toyber
Jul 3, 20232 min read
The Two Sides to Indo-Caribbean Shaktism
I already explained in a previous post on what Indo-Caribbean Shaktism is (my first post actually), but today on this post I want to talk...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Syncretism in the Indo-Caribbean Community
Syncretism is a prominent feature in Indo-Caribbean Shaktism, it is a cultural phenomenon that arises from when two groups of people...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Funeral Rites in the Indo-Caribbean Community
(For Some reason, it would not allow me to put pictures) Funerals in the Indo-Caribbean community are deeply rooted in Hindu traditions...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 2, 20236 min read
Who is Gangai Amman?
Gangai Amman, also known as Goddess Ganga or Ganga Devi, holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and is revered as the goddess of...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Who is Lakshmi Maa
Lakshmi Maa, also known as Goddess Lakshmi, is a revered deity in Hindu mythology. She is considered the goddess of wealth, prosperity,...
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Uri Toyber
Jul 1, 20233 min read
Ayurveda, Indo-Caribbean Herbal Medicine
Ayurveda, the ancient holistic system of medicine originating from India, holds significant importance to the Indo-Caribbean community....
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