The Holy Town of Tiruvannamalai
REPORTED BY RAJIV MALIK, DELHI The town of tiruvannamalai surrounds Arunachala Hill, a premier place of pilgrimage for Siva worshipers. […]
Religion: Siva’s Kailas of the South
God’s blessings flow out to the world during the chariot festival at Chennai’s Kapaleeshwarar Temple—the millennia-old southern abode of Lord
Our Daily Journey In Consciousness
Understanding four states of mind: waking, dreaming, deep sleep and samadhi By Acharya Vamadeva Shastri Many of the greatest yoga
Dancing for Lords Ganesha and Siva
Two sisters from Arizona fly to Hawaii for a single purpose: to offer their loving talents to the temple Deities
Revising California’s Curriculum
Though not perfect, the state’s new K-12 “History-Social ScienceFramework” assures more accurate treatment of India & Hinduism From the editors
Tattoos Of Devotion & Defiance
A snapshot of the Ramnamis, who for decades have taken on full-body tattoos in protest of prejudice Reuters, Adnan Abidi
The Holy Sites of Mathura
Follow our journalist and photographer to Mathura, where they explore the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple and enjoy the the town’s spectacular
Dear Diary, My Guru Came to London
Growing up as a Hindu in the cosmopolitan capital, a young woman shares a heartwarming tale of cultural discovery By
Morari Bapu, Our Hindu of the Year, 2016
Shri Morari Bapu is honored for decades of Ram Katha that has inspired devotion and adherence to dharma for countless
“What if My Child Renounces the World?”
An exploration of parents’ wishes and expectations, attitudes and reactions when a son or daughter is irresistibly drawn to renunciate