The Divine Bovine
Hinduism venerates animals as part of the Sacred, with cows holding a unique, celestial status, symbolizing virtue, prosperity and purity […]
The Colorful and Divine Facades Of Tamil Nadu’s Rural Homes
From exuberant hues, to images seeking celestial blessings and protection from unwanted influences, villagers boldly adorn even the most modest
Embodied Worship
Meet the Ramnamis, a small community in central India whose elders are boldly tattooed in Lord Ram’s name Photos and
Meet Kavi Sharma, Mattel’s American Girl Doll of the Year
By Sanjeevani Dedge and Mugdha Shinde, California Each year, a long, thoughtful process takes place to create the American Girl
Inter-Hindu Marriage Impact
Couples merging very different Hindu heritages are redefining the religion in America By Murali Balaji When my wife and I
Nepal’s Thangka Art
An Ancient Art Form Forging its Future Photos and Text by Anne Petry Nepali thangka paintings have vivid colors with
Juxtaposing Our Two Homelands
Two teenage Indian-American friends who spent this summer in India reflect on how Hinduism lives and breathes in each country
Meet the Maithil Women Artists of Nepal
How a dynamic group is transforming a wall painting tradition By Claire Burkert, Nepal In 1988, in a mud and
Are We Ready to Have a Real Conversation about Dark Skin?
One Woman’s Tale of a Lifetime of Discouraging and Demeaning Encounters with the Complexities of Complexion By Anu Kumar, Paris
Conference: Celebrating the Hindu American Saga
The THREADS conference in Boston was a first-time exploration of the influence of Hindu Americans from business, science, health and