Chaitra Navratri: The Sacred Festival of Divine Energy and New Beginnings Chaitra Navratri is one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism, dedicated to the worship of Goddess…
News
Nov 1, 2025•5 min read
How Digital Rituals and Virtual Darshans Are Reshaping Hindu Practice
How Digital Rituals and Virtual Darshans Are Reshaping Hindu Practice In an age where technology mediates almost every human experience, religion too has entered the digital realm. Across…
Hinduism
Jul 26, 2018•4 min read
Century’s Longest Lunar Eclipse on Friday
On Friday, July 27, the full moon will pass through the shadow of the Earth. For 103 minutes, the usually silvery moon will turn blood red. It will…
Hinduism
Jun 13, 2018•2 min read
“Puja performed outside temple may not reach god” says Kukke Subramanya Temple
In a most bizarre circular, the Management of the Kukke Subramanya Temple has mentioned that the puaja’s and rituals performed by devotees outside the temple may not reach…
Hinduism
Apr 14, 2018•6 min read
Tamil New Year : Puthandu – Traditions and Rituals
Tamil New Year: Puthandu – Traditions and Rituals Puthandu is the term for Tamil new year. It is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new…
Astrology
Jan 31, 2018•4 min read
Why Are Hindu Temples Closed During Eclipses?
Why Are Hindu Temples Closed During Eclipses? From time immemorial the temples across the country close them during the eclipse period. Our ancestors follow the practice of staying…
Christianity
Nov 29, 2017•3 min read
The Ritual of “Cake Mixing” Ceremony sets the mood for Christmas
It is almost December and we are officially allowed to plan and discuss Christmas. Christmas is a never ending fascination with its glittering stars, cribs, decorated Christmas trees,…
Ayurveda
Oct 17, 2017•4 min read
Deepavali Lehigyam and its benefits
In Tamil nadu there is no Deepavali without Lehigyam. Festivities start with eating if Lehigyam on this day. Many believe that the Lehigyam is ayurvedic medicine for longevity…
Mythology
Jul 23, 2017•4 min read
Origins Of Religion : Dr Devdutt Pattanaik
Origins Of Religion : Dr Devdutt Pattanaik The root of religion is imagination. We can imagine a world where there is no hunger and death and so we…
Hinduism
Jul 22, 2017•3 min read
कैसे पर्यावरण की रक्षा करती है हरियाली अमावस्या ?
कैसे पर्यावरण की रक्षा करती है हरियाली अमावस्या ? हिन्दू धर्म में अमावस्या का अत्यधिक महत्वपूर्ण स्थान है। 23 जुलाई 2017 को हरियाली अमावस है। जिसका सीधा संबंध…
Hinduism
Jul 14, 2017•2 min read
Meet Sadiq Hussain: the man who built a Balaji Temple
Meet Sadiq Hussain: The man who built a Balaji Temple For Sadiq Hussain Islam and Hinduism are like two eyes, he practices both with equal reverence. Like our late President…
Buddhism
Jul 4, 2017•4 min read
“रिलिजन वर्ल्ड” क्यों?
रिलीजन वर्ल्ड यानि धर्म की दुनिया क्या है? सवाल ये है कि क्या दुनिया अलग है और धर्म अलग ? क्या दुनिया में धर्म बसता है या धर्म…