Tradition: Upholding Hindu Marriage
SHUTTERSTOCK Sacred rites:Kanyadana, “giving of the maiden,” a high point of the marriage ceremony, which acknowledges the wife as the […]
Retirement: Homeless Elderly in Nepal Find New Life
THOMAS KELLY Where the heart is: Early morning bhajans at the home. RETIREMENT HOMELESS ELDERLY IN NEPAL FIND NEW LIFE
The Old City & More: If you’re a lover of sweets and saris, this city is for you, but it also has some serious modern issues
THE OLD CITY & MORE ______________________ If you’re a lover of sweets and saris, this city is for you, but
Opinion: We Are God’s Instruments!
OPINION WE ARE GOD’S INSTRUMENTS! ______________________ The proximity of great souls reminds us that we are just humble servants who
The Ancient Rhythm of Cremation: Mourners, priests and chandalas join to perform final rites for the departed
Manikarnika Ghat: On this evening seven or eight cremations take place simultaneously as mourners watch THE ANCIENT RHYTHM OF CREMATION
Digital Dharma
MUSEUMS ONLINE ARCHIVING IN JANUARY, 2015, THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION released a digital collection of more than 44,000 images of precious
The Bastion of Sanskrit: Dozens of traditional schools continue Varanasi’s long-held position of eminence in the language
THE BASTION OF SANSKRIT ______________________ Dozens of traditional schools continue Varanasi’s long-held position of eminence in the language ______________________ KASHI
Worship: Singapore’s Sri Thendayuthapani Temple
WORSHIP SINGAPORE’S SRI THENDAYUTHAPANI TEMPLE ______________________ Come with us to Lord Murugan’s sanctuary in South Asia’s Garden City of Singapore,
To Die in Varanasi: The hope for liberation from rebirth has inspired a retirement community and a hospice industry
TO DIE IN VARANASI ______________________ The hope for liberation from rebirth has inspired a retirement community and a hospice industry
Book Review: Heavenly Mantra Books
BOOK REVIEW HEAVENLY MANTRA BOOKS ______________________ Daughter of Giri Trading Company founder establishes publishing house against all odds ______________________ BY