History: Kedar Nath Das Gupta, Dharma’s Early Pioneer
World Congress of Faiths, 1936: (from left to right) Kedar Nath Das Gupta, initiator of the Congress; Sir Francis E. […]
Travelogue: The Travels of Twain
T R AV E L O G U E THE TRAVELS OF TWAIN “East is East and West is West
Lineage: The Beliefs, Practices and Path to Liberation in the Srouta Saiva Tradition
Sadasiva: The highest visible manifestion of God in the Saiva Agamas is Sadasiva, also called Pancha Brahma, the five-faced Lord
Educational Insight: Hospitality
HOW GUESTS ARE TREATEDAS GOD IN THE HINDU HOME WELCOME! Arriving guests are warmly greeted at the entryway by the
Srouta Saivas: Voices of the Elders
VOICES OF THE ELDERS Sivasri Sadguru Dr. Kandukuri Sivananda Murthy Garu, 86, Peethadhipati, Saiva Maha Peetham. “We are known as
Srouta Saivas: What Is Lingadharana Initiation?
WHAT IS LINGADHARANA INITIATION? A.V.S.R. CHANDRASEKHAR, describes the ancient Lingadharana initiation ceremony, known as Shambhava Diksha: The same ceremonies that
Quotes & Quips
The real meaning of the scriptures can only be known in the silence of the mind. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Kerala’s
Letters to the Editor 10-2013
LETTERS NAMASTE FROM ITALY We’ve had the pleasure to read in HINDUISM TODAY (April/May/June, 2013) the article about the recognition
From the Agamas: How to Cook for God
FROM THE AGAMAS HOW TO COOK FOR GOD ______________________ Kamika Agama offers its best recipes for preparing temple naivedyam ______________________
Special Feature: Bound to Lord Siva for Life
BOUND TO LORD SIVA FOR LIFE HOW THE SMALL SROUTA SAIVA COMMUNITY OF ANDHRA PRADESH SUSTAINS ITS ANCIENT WAYS (left)