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Hinduism is a unique faith, and not really a religion at all--at least not in the same way as other religions. To be precise, Hinduism is a way of life, a dharma. Dharma does not mean religion, but rather it is the law that governs all action. 

Nataraja or Nataraj, the dancing form of Lord Shiva, is a symbolic synthesis of the most important aspects of Hinduism, and the summary of the central tenets of this Vedic religion.

Why a pure diet improves our emotional balance and makes it easier for us to connect with God through bhakti and meditation

Meet the Contemporary Masters of an Amazing Temple Craft

This year’s festival took place from January 9 to 12, in and around the famed Kapaleeshwarar Temple. The festival included 30 cultural contests, activities, and exhibitions with some 400 artists contributing.

Vietnamese Ethnic Groups.

Before the late 1980s, nearly all Vietnamese people lived in villages and the cultivation of wet rice was the principal economic activity. The basic component of rural society was the nuclear family, composed of parents and unwed children.

Catholics from a parish in northern Vietnam had their vehicles blessed during the country’s Lunar New Year festival as they seek divine protection on the road.

The first month of the new lunar year is often a time for Vietnamese to visit places of worship in order to wish for fortune and prosperity...

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.