Capturing Divinity
India’s ancient crafts, thriving to this day, tell awe-inspiring tales of human creativity and religious fervor. Stone etching, metal casting, […]
Performing Grandpa’s Last Rites
A year after his passing, my family traveled to Varanasi to visit the famed Vishwanath Temple and ceremoniously deposit his
Guardians of South Indian Saivism
Four monastic centers serve Siva in South India and manage temple wealth By Kay Koppedrayer, PhD The fertile kaveri river
America’s Largest Hindu Temple Opens in New Jersey
By Lavina Melwani, New York City All photos from BAPS You can now travel to india without boarding a plane
Global Dharma
Temple Renewals Temples Are Reconsecrated In India and Singapore Thousands of devotees witnessed the highly anticipated kumbhabhishekam of the ancient
Temple Inscriptions
Illuminating the pivotal role of ancient Hindu temples in the preservation of South India’s history encapsulated by chronicles carved in
The importance of temple restoration
By Vamadeva Shastri, USA India has historically been a land of magnificent temples. They were not only important sites for
Making Mandirs Cool Again
Historically, the Hindu temple was not only the religious center of each village but a social, cultural and even business/financial
The Wondrous Wood Temples of Tons Valley
Trek the highlands to the sacred masterpieces along the Tons River as it flows down from the Himalayas to join
The Ancient Agamas Have Solutions for Modern Issues in Temple Administration
These detailed manuals cover everything from how to build temples to the worship rituals and every aspect of practical management