Other Religions

Lord Kartikeya

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

Exploring the Life and Eccentric Nature Of North Indiaís Mysterious Mystic

Activists blame Pakistan officialdom for minority panel failings

Pakistan does not have an institution with legal powers to ensure the rights of religious minorities.

Introduction to the Traditional Dress of Sikhs

The Ceremonial Attire of Sikhism

How Qi Flows Through the 12 Main Meridians

In traditional Chinese medicine like acupuncture, the flow of energy, or qi, through the 12 meridians.

International Conference on Taoism, Taiwan 1-5 January 2024

The 17th International Conference on Daoist Studies 'Daoist Ways of Enhancing Life

Shinto

Shinto ('the way of the gods') is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people and as old as Japan itself. It remains Japan's major religion alongside Buddhism.

Sikhism Differs From Hinduism

Sikhs are not Hindus. Sikhism rejects many aspects of Hinduism

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.

A Year of Pagan Sabbat Rituals

As the Wheel of the Year turns and the eight NeoPagan Sabbats pass by, many people like to celebrate with special ceremonies and rituals.

Shinto Worship: Traditions and Practices

Shinto (meaning the way of the gods) is the oldest indigenous system of belief in Japanese history.

A Guide to the Reform Branch of Judaism

<h2>The Reform Approach to Jewish Tradition</h2>

Quimbanda Religion: History and Beliefs

One of the African diasporic religious belief systems, Quimbanda is found primarily in Brazil, and originated during the period of the transatlantic slave trade.

A Generation on the Mend

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Indians who grew up after independence have not processed colonialism’s trauma</h2>

Amrit, the Sikh Baptism Ceremony

Children of God: History and Teachings of the Notorious Cult

Children of God, now known as The Family International, is still active today.

Wu Wei: The Taoist Principle of Action in Non-Action

One of Taoism’s most important concepts is wu wei, which is sometimes translated as “non-doing” or “non-action.”

Introducing an Amazing Person

Would you like to be introduced to this amazing person?

Taoism’s Hindu Parallels

<h2>My brief encounter with Taoist Deities in China left me amazed at the similarities with key Hindu concepts</h2>

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.

All About The Guru Granth, Sikhism’s Holy Scripture

The Sikh scripture

Moon Phases and Magical Workings

For many Pagans, the cycles of the moon are important to magical workings.

Alchemical Sulfur, Mercury and Salt in Western Occultism

Western occultism (and, indeed, pre-modern Western science) is strongly focused on a system of four of five elements

Southern Baptist Beliefs

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Explore the primary doctrines of the Southern Baptist Church</h2>

Hebrew Names for Girls and Their Meanings

Naming a new baby can be an exciting if daunting task. Choosing a traditional Hebrew name for your daughter can foster a strong, warm connection to tradition, and girls' names in Hebrew also reflect many wonderful meanings.