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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 27, 20242 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 27, 20242 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 26, 20243 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 26, 20246 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Nov 1, 20235 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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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....
Uri Toyber
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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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...
Uri Toyber
Jul 2, 20236 min read
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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,...
Uri Toyber
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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Ayurveda, Indo-Caribbean Herbal Medicine
Ayurveda, the ancient holistic system of medicine originating from India, holds significant importance to the Indo-Caribbean community....
Uri Toyber
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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What is Kalasha Puja, the money-making vessle?
Kalasha Puja is a sacred ritual in Hinduism performed to invoke the blessings of deities and seek their divine presence. It involves the...
Uri Toyber
Jun 30, 20235 min read
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Karagam Puja, The Three Day Puja
Karagam Puja is a three-day Hindu devotional festival primarily centered around the worship of Goddess Kaaliamman and associated deities,...
Uri Toyber
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Who is Muneshwara Baba?
Considered by some a form of Lord Shiva, he is often depicted as an Old man, he is actually from South Indian Hinduism, aka Dravidian...
Uri Toyber
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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Exploring the Sacred Scriptures of Indo-Caribbean Shaktism
In Indo-Caribbean Shaktism, the worship of the divine feminine, known as Shakti, holds a central place. Alongside the well-known Hindu...
Uri Toyber
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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The Power of Devotional Music in Indo-Caribbean Shaktism
Music has always held a significant place in spiritual practices, and in Indo-Caribbean Shaktism, devotional music plays a central role...
Uri Toyber
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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The Sacred Symbolism of Sacred Fire in Indo-Caribbean Shaktism
Fire holds a profound place of reverence and symbolism in the spiritual practices of Indo-Caribbean Shaktism. The sacred fire, known as...
Uri Toyber
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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