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As the festive season of

unfolds, it is a time when people across India celebrate the divine feminine energy and seek blessings from the

Durga. In the world of entertainment, actress

has gained recognition for her exceptional ability to portray goddesses on-screen with grace and authenticity. In this

article, we explore her journey of embodying divinity and the profound impact it has had on her life and career. In a recent interview, she shared her experiences and feelings about her journey in such roles, drawing inspiration from veteran actress

.

"I grew up watching Ramya Krishnan playing the character of '

' in many of her movies," Prathama Prasad stated. "I was inspired by Ramya Krishnan when it comes to portraying such divine roles. Apart from that, I have always been fascinated by getting decked in different avatars."

A Blessing to Portray Goddesses

Prathama Prasad went on to express her gratitude and enthusiasm for receiving the opportunity to portray goddesses in various productions. "It's a bliss, and I feel lucky to have received the role of the goddess so far," she shared. However, she acknowledged that she had initial reservations about taking on these roles due to concerns about being typecast. "Initially, I was a bit skeptical about essaying such roles. The reason being, viewers would get to see me only as a goddess in a particular serial and not as Prathama Prasad."

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A Spiritual Approach

The actress revealed her personal approach to preparing for these divine roles. "I try to have control over my energy level when it comes to portraying the Devi avatar. I meditate a lot and recite Devi shlokas before stepping into the character of the goddess," she explained. Prathama Prasad also emphasized her commitment to a spiritual life off-screen, frequently visiting temples and offering prayers.

Unforeseen Worship

One of the most remarkable aspects of Prathama Prasad's journey is the real-life impact her on-screen portrayal has had. She recounted instances when people mistook her for an actual goddess during her shoots. "There are many instances where I have come across people seeking my blessings when I am in my Devi costume during the shoot," she shared. "No matter how much I try to make them understand that I am only an artist, the immediate response I receive from them is that they respect the character I portray."

She recalled a specific incident: "I still remember this happened when I was shooting for one of my devotional shows. I was in the attire of a goddess during an outdoor schedule. An elderly man thought I was a real goddess and tried to seek blessings from me. He sought my blessings seeing me in the goddess' costume during the shoot. It was one of those unimaginable moments for me. I had to literally make him understand that I am an artist who is dressed up as a goddess."

An Encouragement to Explore

Concluding the interview, Prathama Prasad shared that these unique encounters have acted as a significant motivator for her. "Experiencing these incidents as an artist, it was a very big boost for me. It was more like an encouragement to explore more about my on-screen character and do justice to it," she concluded.

Prathama Prasad's dedication to her craft and her spiritual approach to her roles have made her a beloved actress in the industry. Her experiences offer a fascinating glimpse into the blurred lines between on-screen and off-screen devotion and respect.

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PM Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at Parvati Kund in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh. PTI

Donning a traditional attire, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Parvati Kund in Uttarakhands Pithoragarh district today (12 October). Parvati Kund is a significant holy site for Hindus. Modis day-long visit to the hill state also included darshan of the Adi Kailash peak, believed to be Lord Shivas abode.

PM Modi regularly visits famous shrines and sites and has also opened up about his spiritual awakening previously. As the Indian premier again grabs headlines with his latest holy trip, lets dive into his spiritual journey.

Pithoragarh visit

PM Modi keeps returning to Uttarakhand where he ensures to practice spirituality.

Today, he performed aarti at the Shiva Parvati temple along the banks of Parvati Kund in Jolingkong. A white turban and a ranga (upper body garment) completed his outfit. He also meditated briefly in front of the Adi Kailash peak, seeking blessings from Lord Shiva.

Modi shared pictures of his visit on X and tweeted, I am overwhelmed with the darshan and worship at the holy Parvati Kund of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The mind is also happy with the darshan of Adi Kailash from here. From this place of spirituality and culture nestled in the lap of nature, I wished for a happy life for all the family members of the country.

He then headed to the Gunji village, where he interacted with the locals and personnel of the Army, BRO and ITBP.

Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several projects worth Rs 4,200 crore in Pithoragarh.

Kerala

PM Modi paid obeisance to saint-philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in his birthplace at Kalady village in Keralas Ernakulam district last September.

Seen in the traditional attire of Kerala, Modi said he felt blessed after his visit. I feel very blessed to be at the Sri Adishankara Janmabhumi Kshetram. It is indeed a special place. Generations to come will remain indebted to the great Adi Shankaracharya for his rich contribution towards protecting our culture, the prime minister tweeted along with his pictures.

According to a PTI report, addressing a public rally during his two-day visit to the southern state, Modi had said the legacy created by Adi Shankaracharya, who was known for the philosophy of Advaita, was spread from Kerala by various spiritual leaders and social reformers like Sree Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamikal and Ayyankali.

Modi was also honoured to visit Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in Kochi.

Uttarakhand

Days ahead of Diwali, PM Modi offered prayers at the famous Kedarnath temple in October 2022. He wore Chola Dora, a handmade dress gifted to him by the women of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, which he paired with a chudidaar pajama, a red and yellow pahadi cap, a kamarband and black shoes.

The Chola Dora featured a swastika and peacock feathers on the back. Modi was presented with the outfit when he had visited the then-poll-bound Himachal.

PM Modi also prayed to Bhagwan Nandi outside the Shiva temple and visited the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal in Kedarnath.

He also performed puja at Badrinath Dham wearing a white kurta-pajama and a black winter jacket. He remembered his pitra (ancestors) and prayed for their mukti at the temple, reported Indian Express.

During his visit to Kedarnath in November 2021, Modi had unveiled a 13-foot-tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya at his reconstructed samadhi. In his address last year, the PM said there was a time when spirituality and dharma were connected only with stereotypes and wrong morals but today our culture, our tradition and religious centres are seen with the same sense of pride it should have been seen, according to Indian Express.

Uttar Pradesh

In December 2021, PM Modi said the Kashi Vishwanath (KV) Corridor project will augment the spiritual vibrancy of Kashi or Varanasi. He made a remark a day before inaugurating the project.

Spread over 5.5 lahks (550,000) square feet area, the KV Corridor connects the Ganga river with the Kashi Vishwanath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Uttar Pradeshs Varanasi.

Modi unveiled the redeveloped Corridor last February. He was also seen taking a dip in the river Ganga in Varanasi during his visit to the holy city.

The famous cave visit

On the eve of the final day of voting during the 2019 general elections, PM Modi was meditating at a cave 11,700 feet up in the Himalayas. He spent the night at the now-famous Rudra meditation cave that May, which is a little over a kilometres trek from Kedarnath, reported The Hindu.

As per Indian Express, the Rudraprayag District Magistrate revealed that the cave has electricity, a heater, a simple bed, mattress, a small bathing area, an attached toilet, an electric geyser for hot water and even a telephone.

The Prime Ministers Office (PMO) took special permission for the visit from the Election Commission as rules prohibit any campaigning 48 hours before voting, reported PTI.

The meditation cave has become a tourist attraction since then. According to The Hindu, there are a total of three caves offering a view of the picturesque Kedarnath valley. Authorities said the caves were booked 103 times in 2019, only 36 times in 2020 due to COVID-19, and none the following year.

Last year, 64 people booked the caves. The bookings again jumped from April this year, as the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand began.

The main cave, where the PM meditated, costs Rs 3,000 per night, while the others are available at Rs 1,500 plus GST, reported The Hindu.

When PM Modi spoke on spirituality

In an interview with Humans of Bombay in January 2019, Modi recalled how he left his home when he was 17 years old for the Himalayas.

I was undecided, unguided and unclear I didnt know where I wanted to go, what I wanted to do and why I wanted to do it. But all I knew, was that I wanted to do something.

He spoke at length about his two-year journey and how he woke up early, took baths in the freezing waters of the Himalayas, and lived with sadhus who taught him to align himself with the rhythm of the universe.

I went wherever God wanted to take me it was an undecided period of my life but still, gave me so many answers, Modi was quoted as saying by India Today.

I aligned and experienced revelations that help me till today. I realised that were all tied down by our thoughts and limitations. When you surrender and stand in front of the vastness you know that youre a small part of a large universe. When you understand that, any trace of arrogance you have in you melts and then life truly begins.

Thats when it all changed, Modi said. After two years, I returned home with clarity and a guiding force to lead the way.

The prime minister, who has amplified efforts to promote yoga since he first came to power in 2014, had said in 2017, Yoga is the entrance point to ones spiritual journey. One should not consider it as the last point, as it is simply the entry gate to the spiritual world, reported Times of India (TOI).

Modi also said that spirituality was Indias strength, and lamented that people tend to link it to religion, emphasising that the two are different.

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Dublin, Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Mindfulness Meditation Application Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Operating System and End User" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The mindfulness meditation application market size is projected to grow from US$ 533.2 million in 2022 to US$ 2,633.4 million by 2028; the mindfulness meditation application market share is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 30.5% from 2022 to 2028.

Integrating technology into meditation makes it more human-centric, increasing the adoption rates and driving the market. There are several meditation techniques currently being developed and already in use. However, the mindfulness meditation application is the most popular technology among those who meditate.

Applications can be downloaded to most smart devices such as phones, tablets, laptops, computers, and even TVs. Therefore, consumers can use meditation apps wherever they go, allowing users to meditate in a busy environment. Buddhify is a meditation and mindfulness application designed for diversity. It depends on the users and their specifications.

For example, a user can tell the app what activity they are currently doing, and the app provides a suitable meditation session for the user based on their current environment. Technologies in the form of binaural beat music and sound charts make deep delta states more accessible.

Perhaps one of the most beneficial properties that technology brings to meditation is its ability to help the user reach a meditative state faster. This is especially important for those new to meditation because it encourages users to experience meditation's benefits effectively and return to it for mental, physical, and spiritual nourishment. Hence, the rising integration of smart technologies is driving the mindfulness meditation application market.

Europe accounted for a significant share of the global mindfulness meditation application market in 2021 and is expected to grow significantly throughout the forecast period. The presence of a large number of companies providing mindfulness meditation applications in Europe is leading to an increase in competition among the leading players.

The competitive scenario includes many players, such as Flowvr, The Meditation Company, 7mind, Pop & Rest, Samten, Asana Rebel, Yocalm, DeepH, Jinglow, and Mind Hero. The growing awareness among people to combat their anxiety, get better sleep, increase their focus, manage their weight, improve their sleeping habits, and much more is augmenting the demand for meditation applications.

In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic pushed people to seek a few moments of peace through meditation. In the wake of maintaining social distancing during the pandemic, most people turned to virtual meditation to relieve themselves from fear, anxiety, and other mental and emotional distress.

The key reasons for adopting the meditation practice among European countries were that it helped reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration and memory, and improve performance at work and school. The growing demand among the European countries for health and wellness apps has prompted app developers to introduce the latest apps in the competitive market. By the end of 2020, approximately 71,000 health and mobile fitness apps were released. Compared to 2019, the number of newly released health and wellness mobile apps increased by 13% in 2020.

As per the YPulse, 2020 data, the search for yoga and meditation apps increased by 65% between 2019 and 2020, as a large number of people sought the use of applications to manage their stress and anxiety. Thus, an increase in the number of users of meditation apps owing to growing concern about mental fitness accelerated the mindfulness meditation application market growth.

As per the research presented at ESC Acute Cardiovascular Care 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, mindfulness meditation improves the quality of life and reduces fear of activity in heart attack patients. Additionally, the launch of new apps from startups is also aiding the mindfulness meditation application market growth.

For instance, in January 2021, Escala Meditando, the meditation app in Spanish, was launched for the children's category to encourage and improve concentration in children. It also helps facilitate and develop creativity, contributes to higher academic performance, and reduces aggression and violence. Thus, upcoming launches of new products are expected to accelerate the market growth over the forecast period.

In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak across Europe attracted strict and prolonged lockdown periods and social isolation. However, its impact on Western European countries such as Germany, France, and the UK was modest because of their robust healthcare systems. The countries in Europe experienced the worst economic and consumer spending situation owing to the pandemic in 2020.

Another factor that hampered the market growth is the implementation of lockdown in many European countries and the imposition of travel restrictions by their governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. However, in 2021, with the easing of lockdown measures, the app providers started the business with reframed strategies.

Thus, the demand from individuals for installing the apps and the need for monitoring and looking after their wellness has experienced a significant increase. As a result, the market for mindfulness meditation applications is expected to remain unaffected by the emergence of COVID-19.

The number of internet users increased significantly during the pandemic and is expected to continue to increase in the near future. Thus, the pandemic has positively affected the demand for mindfulness meditation applications, which is further expected to drive the mindfulness meditation application market.

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Sound design in games is rarely given the same level of attention as graphics, but games these days really do have extraordinarily detailed and interesting soundscapes. Microsoft thinks so, anyway, and is bringing two auditory environments from Halo Infinite and Sea of Thieves to the meditation app Calm.

Its small news and in a way just a promo for the games and Calm, but its also a nice thing to see happening. I vividly remember game themes from my whole life; I wake up every day to the NES Kid Icarus title theme, and the soundtracks to games like Stardew Valley, Fez and more recently Elden Ring and Genshin Impact are in regular rotation.

If playing games is a time when you feel happy, calm and focused, perhaps the sounds of their environments could help you achieve that state at other times. (Somehow, although I raged like hell at every boss in Elden Ring, the themes of Limgrave and Altus put me at ease.)

So although Halo is a game about a futuristic super-soldier blasting aliens to hell and Sea of Thieves has you dodging cannonballs and sea beasts, these popular games have evocative environments that may very well help someone get into a mental zone conducive to meditation or just mindfulness and focus. The two games will be available to paying Calm users soon.

The crossover is just one part of a larger post on mental health over at Xbox Wire, with people talking about how games have helped them through dark times, and providing resources for people who may be going through them right now.

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