The Homecoming of Nepal’s Gods
Decades of looting turned living Deities into costly global commodities, but the era of quiet disappearance is giving way to one of recovery and return
Exploring the Kali Gandaki River and Muktinath Temple
Join our writer’s remarkable journey up the Kali Gandaki River, source of the Shalagrama fossil stones sacred to Lord Vishnu,
Rise of Women Temple Singers
In recent times, women have come forward to fulfill the role of the odhuvar, singing the ancient Tamil sacred songs
Lord Murugan Moves Out West
America’s newest Murugan temple graces California’s Concord hills By Reena Rathore, California Muruganukku arogara!” these sacred words rang out across
How Women Experience the Mela
The sacred bath in Ganga’s lap, they say, connects them and their families to ancestors and descendants in a timeless
Girnar Mountain, a Spiritual Journey of Ten Thousand Steps
Exploring the physical and mystical stages of this revered pilgrimage, while embracing struggle, silence and self-discovery Author: Moshe AdarPhotos: Anne
Sacred Site of Ram & Sita’s Wedding
The new temple in Ayodhya at Ram’s birthplace has cast a spotlight onNepal’s Janaki Temple—Sita’s home, where She and Ram
Lord Ganesha’s Mumbai Home
Our writer does a deep dive into the history, legal wranglings,celebrations and undeniable dynamism of the iconic temple By Choodie
Global Dharma
300-Year-Old Siva Temple Unearthed Nageswara swamy temple in Perumallapadu, India, has been rediscovered after 80 years buried under the sand.
200 Deities Pilgrimage to Mandi for Mahasivaratri
Join our reporter for the little-known, week-long celebration of Mahasivaratri in the Himalayan foothills, attended by some two hundred Deities