Akbar, the great Mughal ruler, adopted a policy of universal peace, influenced by his diverse subjects. Interactions and ...

The Bhakti movement emerged between the 7th and 17th centuries. Like Sufism was a form of protest against the complexities of orthodox Islam, the Bhakti movement was a protest against the ...

Qais Essar and Sonny Singh’s latest album, Sangat, comprises Sufi compositions and Sikh hymns that hark back to the defining ...

The Bhakti movement (8th–17th century) was all about making spirituality accessible to everyone, regardless of caste or wealth. The Rath Yatra, even before this movement spread across India, ...

Sant Kabir, a key figure in the Bhakti movement, offered solace through his simple verses, critiquing social injustices and religious hypocrisy. He championed a universal faith rooted in love, ...

Bhakti saints won the affection of peasants so the kings tried to win their support too. In Karnataka, Basavanna, who was a minister in the King’s court, started a movement whose followers were ...

This Vedic-involuted bhakti unfolded itself throughout the historical time of Indian society. It challenged the social stagnation and status quo by questioning repeatedly the act of social exclusion.

Along with the Alwars, devotees of Vishnu, the Nayanmars are considered amongst the earliest proponents of Bhakti, a movement that spanned from the 6th century all the way to the 18th century.