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The Threads that Bind

Chetan Gupta

Male brahmins in the community wear janeu, a sacred white thread. Between the ages of seven and twelve, the men of the community don the janaeu, which is first worn...

The Threads that Bind

Chetan Gupta

Male brahmins in the community wear janeu, a sacred white thread. Between the ages of seven and twelve, the men of the community don the janaeu, which is first worn...

Janeu in Modern Times

Chetan Gupta

Janeu sanskar, also known as yagnopavita or upanayana, is one of the earliest rites. It stands for a mentor accepting a student. Gurus used to make the decision on whether...

Janeu in Modern Times

Chetan Gupta

Janeu sanskar, also known as yagnopavita or upanayana, is one of the earliest rites. It stands for a mentor accepting a student. Gurus used to make the decision on whether...

THE SACRED THREAD

Chetan Gupta

The sacred thread stands for the uniquely human ability to create and use symbols in ways that allow people to transmit complex messages over long distances and epochs. A hindu...

THE SACRED THREAD

Chetan Gupta

The sacred thread stands for the uniquely human ability to create and use symbols in ways that allow people to transmit complex messages over long distances and epochs. A hindu...

The Joy of Sewing: DIY Laddu Gopal Dress-Making

Chetan Gupta

Fabric Pick a comfy fabric that is simple to work with for novices, like a cotton blend. Iron To help make straight lines and get rid of fabric creases, you'll...

The Joy of Sewing: DIY Laddu Gopal Dress-Making

Chetan Gupta

Fabric Pick a comfy fabric that is simple to work with for novices, like a cotton blend. Iron To help make straight lines and get rid of fabric creases, you'll...

The Ritual of Upanayana

Chetan Gupta

The age for the upanayana ceremony At the age of seven, the upanayanam ceremony can be performed. Typically, there are three categories for our actions: exceptional, good, and very good....

The Ritual of Upanayana

Chetan Gupta

The age for the upanayana ceremony At the age of seven, the upanayanam ceremony can be performed. Typically, there are three categories for our actions: exceptional, good, and very good....

Making of Laddu Gopal Dresses: A Glimpse into t...

Chetan Gupta

Select the pattern and fabric You can prepare your dress pattern for success once you've decided on it. The pattern maker observed a few rough edges and minor flaws, but...

Making of Laddu Gopal Dresses: A Glimpse into t...

Chetan Gupta

Select the pattern and fabric You can prepare your dress pattern for success once you've decided on it. The pattern maker observed a few rough edges and minor flaws, but...