Mystical and Magical Priest’s Ring
By C.V. Manoj From time immemorial it has been a tradition in India to make the pavithra ring out of […]
Dramatic Rescue in Kerala
An Englishman, goes the story, is walking his dog in a Kerala village when he encounters a Kutiyattam actor. The
How I, a Russian-Jewish woman, moved to America, met and married an Indian-American and integrated three worlds into my experience
By Jane Srivastava I was born in the former Soviet Union, Republic of Lithuania, in a Jewish family and immigrated
Saivite Creed: Twelve Potent Verses Expounding the Essence of Saivism
Every religion has a creed of one form or another, an authoritative formulation of its beliefs. Historically, creeds have developed
Dada J. P. Vaswani
By Lavina Melwani If anyone has a blueprint for a better world, it is Dada J.P. Vaswani, the gentle and
Hindus Make a Home In the United Kingdom
By Lavina Melwani Scores of British school children in maroon uniforms, their blonde and brunet hair shining in the sunshine,
Leading Priest Initiates American Scholar into Saivism
Amba Caldwell began the study of yoga in 1978, under the guidance of Swami Muktananda, and has considered herself a
Starting Vedic Studies
Ten young brahmin girls received their upanayana, or thread ceremony, commencing the study of the Vedas, on April 2, 2000.
A Soulful Songster
With Kesav Mallia Murugadas is already on stage getting ready as we arrive. The spotlight brightens his yellow bandanna and
A Dynamic Trio
By Geeta Maraj Prakash Chand Gossai is the youngest of three brothers, and the most prominent in the Hindu community.