Rutgers Must Condemn Professor’s Hinduphobia
In the wake of my celebration of Diwali, one of the most popular Hindu festivals, I cannot help but consider the implications of what it means to be Hindu in…
Hindu Gods
Six Famous Temples of Kartikeya
Kartikeya is the God with six heads, twelve hands, rides on a peacock wearing a spear (Vel in Tamil) in his hand as a weapon. Bhagwan Kartikeya is also known…
“Vivah Panchami” – Day Marking the Glorious Wedding of Rama and Sita
“Vivah Panchami” (celebrated this year on 12th December) is a day that marks the glorious wedding of Rama and Sita in Ramayana. Sita Kalyanam is an event that has fascinated Hindus…
Devi Durga is No Myth or Superstition
Maa Durga is the ultimate iconic form, present in every expression, movement and mood, natural and supernatural. Bharat is the land of the Divine Mother, honouring her wonderful names, forms…
Lessons from Shri Ganesha
While several puranas narrate the stories on the birth of Shri Ganesha in different versions and other major episodes involving him, there are many management lessons to be learnt from…
Ancient Hindu Wisdom and the Environment
Vedas, Yogic Sciences and Nature ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ is a phrase repeated in the ancient Bharatiya texts like the Maha Upanishad. It expresses one of the fundamental underpinnings of Bharatiya culture. Translating…
Hindu Dharma and the Environment
On the occasion of World Environment Day that is celebrated on 5th June every year, let’s take time to analyse how our Hindu Dharma teaches us to be in sync…