Rituals of Nyepi: The World’s Most Unique New Year Celebration
Balinese Hindus make offerings and perform temple rituals to placate demons that they believe personify the destructive forces of nature. On the day before...
Symbolism of Ganesha
Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests...
Ahoi Ashtami: Praying for the Well Being of Children
Mothers fast for the well being of their children on Ahoi Ashtami festival, which falls on a week before Diwali. Mothers keep fast all...
The Story of Goddess Durga
The buffalo demon, Mahishashur, performed penance to Lord Brahma and for his efforts he received a boon that no man or god would be...
The Significance and Stories of Raksha Bandhan: The Bond of Love
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love between a brother and a sister. Sisters tie rakhi on their brothers’ wrists as a token of love...
Ramayana Through Ramlila: Communication of Values for Humanity
By Dr Mital Makrand
The Ramayana is one of the greatest epics of Hindu Mythology written by the Hindu sage Valmiki. The underlying messages conveyed...
Hanuman Jayanti – Celebrating Hanuman, the Monkey God
Celebrating Hanuman Jayanti - a reminder of the most ancient and most powerful superman!
Hanuman, the monkey God, is a central hero of the Ramayana....
Golu: The Navratri Display of Dolls
The artistic display of dolls on nine steps represent the nine days of Navaratri. This exhibition is popularly known as Bombe Habba in Karnataka,...