Joining God’s Band
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan The day at Kerala’s temples used to begin with the sweet sound of the conch, but […]
The Return of the Temple Arts
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan Keralite Hindus are coming to a renewed appreciation of traditions once branded as primitive, obsolete and
Yoga Goes to Goa
The West’s approach to yoga ranges from idle curiosity to celebrity craze, from exotic aerobics to healing panacea, and even
Free at Last!
Having lived many lives, each soul eventually seeks release from mortality, experiences the Divine directly through Self Realization and ultimately
I Love Vira Saivism
By Anupama Swami In July, 2000, I was one of the Comparative Religions Panel members of the Vira Saiva Samaj
Hindus of South America
The Indian subcontinent has not been the only source of major Hindu migrations in the last 50 years. Hundreds of
ANCIENT INITIATION
By Chantal Boulanger When visiting the great Saiva temples of Tamil Nadu, pilgrims cannot enter the sanctum sanctorum. They must
Student’s Show a Big Hit
By Madhuri Shekar In July 29, 2000, youth from all three Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan schools in Chennai, India, celebrated
Spirituality Alone Can Save Our Planet
BY JAGADGURU SHANKARACHARYA SRI BHARATI TIRTHA In many parts of the world we witness terrible wars, terrorist activity and many
School Badgering: Kid’s Play or Serious Stuff?
Somebody must have shot you in the head,” a neighbor’s son said to a young Hindu girl, pointing to the