Made for the Gods
BY LAVINA MELWANI Gold is almost a language in India. It speaks of birth and marriage, of rituals and devotion. […]
A Hindu Primer
Loving Hindu parents worldwide, of various lineages, have called for a common religious code to teach their sons and daughters.
Hare Rama!
On February 22, 2004, five twelve-foot-tall, three-ton sculptural masterpieces were installed for worship in the International Society for Krishna consciousness
The Power of Mother Sita in Modern India
BY MADHU KISHWAR Many people in India find it difficult to justify or reconcile themselves to the fact that in
The Story of the Mela
Deep in india’s ancient past, knowledge was often conveyed in allegory. One such meaningful chronicle of yore provides a dramatic
Discussions on Dharma
BY RAJIV MALIK As with previous melas, we brought with us a prepared list of questions regarding current issues facing
Our Man at the Melas
BY RAJIV MALIK When my friends and relatives–and even strangers – learn that I bathed at the Maha Kumbha Melas
River Revelry
BY RAJIV MALIK Ujjain is one of the great cities of the Hindu religion. In ancient times, Lord Krishna went
What Is True Success?
In today’s material world, success in life is popularly measured by looking solely at people’s professional and family life. Do
What Is True Success?
In today’s material world, success in life is popularly measured by looking solely at people’s professional and family life. Do