ADI SHANKARA
India’s Great Spiritual General Written by Swami Advayananda, Brahmacharini Taarini Chaitanya & Sudarshan Ramabadran. Art by Sasi Edavarada, Gopi Chevayur […]
Kashmir’s Temples Emerge from Difficult Times Stronger than Ever
While not on the scale of some built by ancient kings, 6,000 temples dot the landscape, many being rebuilt with
The Sweet Nectar of Madurai
From the grand Meenakshi citadel to hundreds of roadside shrines, explore the historic streets of this deeply devout South Indian
I Surrendered to Kailash’s Embrace
How I defied the odds to rapidly prepare for a grueling but liberating trek on foot around the most sacred
Ellora Caves & the Siva Temple Carved Out of Solid Rock
The caves of Ellora, culminating in the famed free-standing Kailasanatha Temple, were hand-carved from a mountain during a period of
New Temple Signals a Peaceful Turn for Kashmir
Decades after the violent expulsion of the Kashmir Pandits from the Kashmir Valley, peace has largely been restored and the
America’s Largest Hindu Temple Opens in New Jersey
By Lavina Melwani, New York City All photos from BAPS You can now travel to india without boarding a plane
Tamil Nadu’s Remarkable Copper Plate Discovery
Long-lost hymns from revered 7th-century Saivite saints may be among the treasure By S. Krishnan, Tamil Nadu, India The discovery
The Hallowed Halls of Hampi
The austere, grand site of Hampi in Karnataka, India, was the prosperous capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. For over 200
Seven Hindu Festivals!
JOYOUS OCCASIONS THAT ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF SANATANA DHARMA Hinduism is celebratory by nature. Hindus miss no opportunity