Hinduism

In-depth articles about the world's oldest religion, with particular focus on Hinduism's history, culture, beliefs, practices, festivals, holidays, and more.

Brahma, a veena, and the om symbol
  • Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
    Alexander the Great Invades India
  • Visitors at India's Taj Mahal at Dusk
    30 Quotes In Praise of India
  • Scenic View Of Forest During Rain
    A Guide to the 6 Seasons of the Hindu Calendar
  • Indian calendar
    What Is the Hindu Calendar System?
  • Maitreya Buddha
    Famous Female Figures of Vedic India
  • Evening At Varanasi
    Brief History of Varanasi (Banaras)
  • Ganesha Milk Miracle
    The Ganesha Milk Miracle
  • Vedic Women
  • Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Port Blair, Andaman Islands
    Gandhi Quotes About God and Religion
  • Long-exposure image of the stars
    What Is Atman in Hinduism?
  • Midscetion-and-hands-of-man-reading-Bhagavad-Gita
    The 10 Best Books on the Bhagavad Gita
  • Krishna and Radha
    Immortal Love Legends
  • Image of Codex Cashmiriensis folio 187a from Atharva-Veda Saṁhitā second half, by William Dwight Whitney and Charles Rockwell Lanman.
    The Sacred Texts of the Hindus
  • Murals depicting scenes from ancient epic Reamker (Ramayana)
    The Hindu Epic Ramayana
  • Bhagavad Gita
    The Bhagavad-Gita - Introduction and Chapter Summaries
  • Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, Kalindi Kunj, New Delhi, India- September 5, 2017
    The Darshanas: An Introduction to Hindu Philosophy
  • The powerful ascetic Shiva defends his devotee Markandeya from Yama, the god of death, First printed by Ravi Varma Press in 191
    What are Puranas?
  • Hindu Swami
    The 10 Yamas & Niyamas of Hinduism
  • A monk reads the Mahabarata by the river Ganges
    The Story of the Mahabharata, India's Longest Epic Poem
  • Khon,Art culture Thailand Dancing in masked khon Tos-Sa-Kan and hanuman in literature Ramayana,thailand
    Ramayana Character Map: People and Places in the Great Hindu Epic
  • Arjuna and Krishna as Worriers in the Battle of Kurukshetra - A Scene from 'The Mahabharata'
    Do Some Hindu Scriptures Glorify War?
  • Parvati is expressed in many different aspects. As Annapurna she feeds, as Durga (shown above) she is ferocious.
    Characters of the Mahabharata: Glossary of Names (P to Y)
  • Celebrating Onam with Family
    The Hindu Onam Legend
  • arjuna
    Characters of the Mahabharata: Glossary of Names (A to H)
  • In a Temple Outdoor Part, of Mathura District, the Crowd Is Celebrating Holi Festival
    What Are the Ancient Hindu Laws of Manu?
  • Prayer beads, a man meditating, Varanasi, India
    The Ramayana: India's Most Beloved Epic Tale
  • The Ramayana: Summary by Stephen Knapp
  • A page of Isha Upanishad manuscript
    The Principal Upanishads
  • Southern Baptist Beliefs
    Southern Baptist Beliefs
  • Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Hindu Temples
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    Top Ten Tantra Temples
  • Himalaya mountains landscape from Kalapattar view point at sunset
    Overview of Himalayas the Abode of Gods
  • All Things Must Pass - George Harrison
    The Story of Hare Krishna Mantra
  • India, Varanasi, Ganges River, pilgrims on ghats
    The City of Varanasi: India's Religious Capital
  • Ahilya Ghat by the Ganges, Varanasi.
    The Ghats of Varanasi
  • Spiritual India Handbook
    Purpose and Benefits of Pilgrimage
  • UNESCO Site Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram
    A History of Hindu Temples
  • Hindus Celebrate Mahashivratri In India
    Fasting, Praying, and Regular Hindu Rituals
  • Women holding colorful fabric at festival, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Tutorial on How to Wrap a Sari
  • Cropped Image Of Pundit Applying Sindoor To Durga Statue During Durga Puja Festival
    Navaratri: Nine Divine Nights of Fast & Prayer
  • A woman stands next to a carving of Ganesha
    The Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
  • Harvest moon in Japan 2013.
    Full and New Moon Hindu Rituals and Dates
  • OM symbol on wall
    Om is the Hindu Symbol of the Absolute
  • Brahmin priest and assistant in prayer
    The 4 Stages of Life in Hinduism
  • Hindu Festival in Varanasi, India
    Maha Shivratri: The Night of Shiva
  • The Ganesh or Elephant lords for immersion in Mumbai, India
    The Golden Day of Akshaya Tritiya
  • Krishna and Radha statues decorated in Hindu temple
    Symbolism of Hindu Deities Explained
  • Hindu priest giving blessing in Belur, Karnataka.
    Bengali Hindu Wedding Rituals
  • A woman arranges oil lamps during Diwali
    Reasons to Celebrate Diwali the Festival of Lights
  • Holy Basil Plant
    Tulsi or The Holy Basil in Hinduism
  • George Harrison and Ravi Shankar.
    The Spiritual Quest of George Harrison in Hinduism
  • Indian feast with butter chicken, chicken tandoori, lamb curry, vegetable curry, samosas, pakoras, bhajis, naan bread and basmati rice on a table. North Indian food
    Religious Fasting in Hinduism
  • Diwali And Annakut Are Celebrated At The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir In Neasden
    History and Significance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights
  • Bengali new year
    How Bengalis Celebrate the New Year
  • Illustration titled "Hindu Dream Symbolism" with four dream symbols explained.
    What Your Dreams Mean in Hindu Symbolism
  • Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore
    Aartis (Hymns) for Hindu Gods & Goddesses
  • Tamil Brahmin Hindu Marriage
    8 Types of Hindu Marriage in the Laws of Manu
  • Woman praying outdoors
    Find out How Hinduism Defines Dharma
  • Devotees of Siva at Nataraja temple in India
    Pongal: the Great Indian Thanksgiving
  • Man puts a necklace over his wife at an Indian Wedding
    The Mangalsutra Necklace
  • Bindi
    Bindi: The Great Indian Forehead Art
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