Capturing Divinity
India’s ancient crafts, thriving to this day, tell awe-inspiring tales of human creativity and religious fervor. Stone etching, metal casting, […]
INDeco Hotels: Luxury Lodging Meets Spirituality & Ecology
Sample a fusion of rich accommodations, sustainability and sacredness, while exploring South India’s heritage and culture deep in rural Tamil
Temple Inscriptions
Illuminating the pivotal role of ancient Hindu temples in the preservation of South India’s history encapsulated by chronicles carved in
Malaysia: Melaka Chettis, Past and Future
In a fast-paced, multi-cultural world, one of the oldest Hindu communities of Southeast Asia struggles to keep their unique heritage
Fire on the Mountain
BY CHOODIE SHIVARAM The all-pervading quiet of early morning is suddenly disrupted by a mad clamor of thunderous sound. Ringing
Singing the Songs of Saints
With Kesava Mallia I will be a temple oduvar until my death,” declares Sivagangai boldly. “I have dedicated my life
‘Amma’
By Kesava Mallia Besides the unique way it’s construction was originally inspired, the famous Adhi Parasakthi Temple of Melmaruvathur, just
Keeping the Faith
By Kesav Mallia For every ancient Hindu spiritual practice that survived the test of time, there was at least one
Saving a Vedic Heritage
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan The ancient Jaiminiya Sama Vedic tradition, a Sanskrit chanting system practiced in the South Indian state
How He Chose God Over Money
In the Kaviri delta of South India is Azhagaputhoor, a peaceful village with a small temple over 1,000 years old.