I try my best to be as accurate as possible, I am still learning Tamil so not everything is going to be accurate (and a lot of artists...

Puja is a traditional Hindu ritual of worship that involves offering prayers, flowers, food, and incense to deities. It is a significant...

Devotee wearing the yellow and red stripes during Kali Puja Ritual clothing in Caribbean Shaktism is deeply rooted in a complex tapestry...

Nagadevatha, often revered as the God of Snakes, holds a significant place in various cultural and religious traditions, particularly in...

Supariyamman, or Siparee Mai in Hindi, is a form of Kaliamman found among Caribbean Shaktas in Trinidad and Tobago. She is the result of...

Plants are essential in Caribbean Shaktism, we use them as offerings and medicine. We can use them fresh for offerings, or dried for...

An altar in Caribbean Shaktism is called a "bedi". Usually, most Caribbean Shaktas do not have a daily altar, but having one is becoming...

Varahi, aka Parameshwari among Caribbean Shaktas in Trinidad and Tobago, is a revered goddess among Shaktas from Trinidad and Tobago and,...

Varaha, known in Guyana as Aghori Baba, is the 3rd avatar of Perumal (Vishnu) in Hindu mythology. In Caribbean Shaktism, we give him the...

Caribbean Shaktas, overall Caribbean Hindus, follow a strict guideline as to what to do before temple, what to do when you go to a...

Draupadiamman, known as Pandiale among the French-speaking Caribbean Shaktas, is a form of the Goddess Indrani, and she governs over fire...

Karunai Kamakshi and Madurai Meenakshi are both revered but lesser known deities in Caribbean Shaktism, representing different aspects of...

In Caribbean Shaktism, the concept of the Evil Eye, often referred to as nazar or malju, is a deeply ingrained belief. It is understood...

Parameshwari, also known as Angalamman or known as Dee Mata/Sairee Devi among Hindi-speakers, is a manifestation of Goddess Parvati. This...

Pitra aka Pitr (ancestors) Paksha (phase of the moon) or simply “The auspicious period for remembering those who have passed on” is very...

Naguran Swami is the controller of our five senses, sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. He is the remover of sickness and the Giver...

Madurai Veeran (Victor of Madurai). He is the guardian of Mariamma’s temple. His puja is always performed last, giving him thanks and...

In Indian Caribbean folklore Dee Baba is perceived as the protector of the land from dangerous forces. Some sources state that he takes...

History of Mariamman Deep in southern India, in the villages of Tamilnadu and Karnataka, there is this very ancient tradition of...

Out of all practices in Caribbean Shaktism such as trance possession, Kali herself, and non-Vedic practices, which alone can be seen as...