Enshrining Saints & Sages
BY VRINDAVANAM S. GOPALAKRISHNAN Not long ago, I received the blessings of a truly good man. His name was Sudhir […]
Feasting in the Land of Gods
BY LAVINA MELWANI For Hindus, food and religious devotion are intricately entwined. I grew up in New Delhi and remember
My Friend, Lord Ganesha
The great Lord Ganesha has been prayed to, worshiped and adored in one form or another since time began; and
The Hindu Trinity Myth
A few years ago a non-Hindu professor who teaches world religions at a Texas University visited our monastery to learn
The Hindu Trinity Myth
A few years ago a non-hindu professor who teaches world religions at a Texas University visited our monastery to learn
Hindu of the Year
BY ARCHANA DONGRE Seven hundred devotees jumped to their feet and applauded enthusiastically as Swami Tejomayananda was honored as “Hindu
Religion in India’s Army
BY N.C. GUHA It is well known that our troops mostly come from rural backgrounds and are religious by nature.
Karnataka’s Revival
BY RAJIV MALIK Jagadguru Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Swami took charge as the 71st spiritual head of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt in
Parents Are the Key
Under the able leadership of Sri Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organization has successfully
Odyssey of an Odissi Dancer
BY ANANTHA KRISHNAN Not many could walk into an entirely new land, learn all the facets of its culture, adopt