Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe cost of choicesA lot of friends and colleagues are feeling low today with the US election results, and of course, it is important to hold space for what…Nov 6Nov 6
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 12 Oct 2024Today marks Vijayadashami, or Dassera, the tenth day following Navaratri, symbolising the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness…Oct 12Oct 12
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 11 Oct 2024On the ninth and final day of Navaratri, we invoke Siddhidatri, a goddess who grants divine knowledge and mystical powers (siddhis)…Oct 11Oct 11
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 10 Oct 2024We invoke Mahagauri today, on the eighth day of Navaratri — a goddess of purity, peace, and new beginnings. Her name means “the great…Oct 10Oct 10
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 9 Oct 2024On this seventh day of Navaratri, we invoke Kalaratri, a dark and fierce goddess who symbolises the raw power of nature’s transformative…Oct 9Oct 9
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 8 Oct 2024On this sixth day of Navaratri, we invoke Katyayani, a fierce and powerful warrior goddess. Known for her ability to vanquish demons and…Oct 8Oct 8
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 7 Oct 2024On this fifth day of Navaratri, we invoke Skandamata, the mother of Skanda (also known as Kartikeya in mythology), the god of war and…Oct 7Oct 7
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 6 Oct 2024On this fourth day of Navaratri, we invoke Kushmanda, the goddess who is said to have created the universe with her radiant smile. Her…Oct 6Oct 6
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 5 Oct 2024On this third day of Navaratri, we invoke Chandraghanta, the fierce yet benevolent warrior goddess. Her name derives from the crescent…Oct 5Oct 5
Rukmini IyerinRukmini IyerThe Human Cohesion Project — 4 Oct 2024On the second day of Navaratri, we invoke Brahmacharini, the ascetic goddess symbolising devotion, perseverance, and the unwavering…Oct 4Oct 4