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
Embers of Devotion
A Rishi’s Reflections about One of History’s Oldest Forms of Worship The following is a selection of verses from Rishi
My Sabarimala Pilgrimage
A devotee’s experience of the grueling journey to Sabarimala Temple, hiking through mountain trails to Ayyappa’s revealed glory By Madan