The mysteries surrounding Shashti, the Hindu goddess, are celebrated for her benevolence and protection of children. The roots of this ancient tradition and its rituals continue to grace households seeking fertility and divine blessings. By Satish Mahaldar Shashti or Shashiti, derived from the Sanskrit term षष्ठी (Ṣaṣṭthī), meaning “sixth,” holds a revered position in Hinduism […]