Hinduism

Lord Kartikeya

The Hindu God known variously as Murugan, Subramaniam, Sanmukha or Skanda

Exploring the Life and Eccentric Nature Of North Indiaís Mysterious Mystic

America’s Largest Hindu Temple Opens in New Jersey

Recently BAPS, a global spiritual organization, celebrated the grand opening of the Swaminarayan Akshardham, the largest Hindu mandir in the United States.

Indians who grew up after independence have not processed colonialism’s trauma

Introducing an Amazing Person

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My brief encounter with Taoist Deities in China left me amazed at the similarities with key Hindu concepts

Symbolism of Hindu Deities Explained

The Vedic deities symbolize the forces of nature as well as inside human beings. While discussing the symbolic significance of Vedic deities in his The Secret of the Vedas,

The Restoration of Patan Durbar Square

The Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust has brought together countless artisans who have since been restoring the square’s damaged temples and monuments.

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What could success in the fine arts possibly have to do with progress in our religious life?

Rama and Sita

In the Diwali festival each fall, Hindus celebrate aspects of the story of the relationship between Rama and Sita.

Religion in India’s Army. It is well known that our troops mostly come from rural backgrounds and are religious by nature. Even India’s troops from urban backgrounds and educated families have deep-rooted faith in their religions.

Spiritual, But Not Religious

Nineteen million young Americans, designated as SBNR, unknowingly hold core beliefs and practices that resemble Hinduism

Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) was one the most prominent Hindu saints of the 16th century.

Luminary’s Giant Tribute Unveiled

The 216-foot-tall Statue of Equality near Hyderabad honors bhakti Saint Ramanujacharya to mark celebrations of his 1,000th birth anniversary

Unusual Temples & Shrines of India

Every hindu temple is a home of its deities, where they live just like we live in our homes, following a set routine through the day and celebrating special occasions around the year.

Global Dharma

The ancient, ornate hindu and Jain temples outside Khajuraho city have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.

Karma and Reincarnation

Karma is the law of action and reaction which governs life. The soul carries with it the mental impressions it received during its earthly life. These characteristics are collectively called the karma of the soul.

Festivals: Skanda Sashti

Skanda Sashti is a six-day South Indian festival to Skanda, the Lord of Religious Striving, also known as Murugan or Karttikeya.

Know the Self: Lord Of the Chariot

Lord Yama compels us to identify as the That which restrains the mind

Heaven and Hell in Early Hindu Belief

Although many traditional faiths teach existence after life on earth involves some kind of destination--either a heaven that rewards us or a hell that punishes us--it is more and more common in modern times for people to no longer hold these literal beliefs.

The Mysticism of Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861 - August 7, 1941) the bard of Bengal immaculately brought out the essence of Eastern spirituality in his poetry like no other poet.

Seven Dimensions of the Mind

Satguru sivaya subramuniyaswami’s framework of seven dimensions of the mind divides consciousness into seven categories that range from gross to extremely subtle.

Manasa Is the Snake Goddess in Hinduism

Ma Manasa Devi, the snake goddess, is worshiped by Hindus, mainly for the prevention and cure of snakebites and infectious diseases like smallpox and chicken pox as well as for prosperity and fertility. She stands for both 'destruction' and 'regeneration', almost akin to a snake shedding its skin and being reborn.

Tolerance: A Hindu Viewpoint

In a world mired in stubborn opinion, bigotry and callousness, it is important to reflect on ideals that can be an antidote.

Lakshmi: The Hindu Goddess of Wealth and Beauty

For Hindus, the goddess Lakshmi symbolizes good luck. The word Lakshmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksya, meaning 'aim' or 'goal,' and in the Hindu faith, she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity of all forms, both material and spiritual.

The Hindu Mahalaya Celebration An Invocation of Durga the Mother Goddess

Come autumn and Hindus all over the world get infused with festive fervor. For Bengalis, Mahalaya is the signal to make final preparations for their greatest festival called Durga Puja.

The 10 Yamas & Niyamas of Hinduism

What does living virtuously mean to Hindus? It is following the natural and essential guidelines of dharma and the 10 yamas and 10 niyamas - ancient scriptural injunctions for all aspects of human thought, attitude and behavior. These do's and don'ts are a common-sense code recorded in the Upanishads, in the final section of the 6000-to 8000-year-old Vedas.

Nine Beliefs of Hinduism

Our beliefs determine our thoughts and attitudes about life, which in turn direct our actions. By our actions, we create our destiny. Beliefs about sacred matters–God, soul and cosmos–are essential to one’s approach to life.

Hinduism: An Overview

Hinduism, also known as the Sanatana Dharma, or “Eternal Way,” is our planet’s original and oldest living religion, with over one billion adherents.