|| Om Ganeshaye Namah ||
Friday August 29, 2003
On the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi festival this Sunday, read all about Lord Ganesha - the world's most popular Zoomorphic Deity, and a common Hindu mnemonic. Also: View Ganesha Gallery, ... Read More
39 Killed in Kumbh Stampede
Wednesday August 27, 2003
At least 39 people, including 26 women, died and over 100 were injured in a stampede in the Nashik Kumbh Mela on Wednesday afternoon. Over 5 million devotees gathered in ... Read More
Ayodhya Excavations: Ancient Temple Found Beneath Disputed Mosque
Monday August 25, 2003
The much-awaited archaeological report that ascertains that a 10th century temple existed at the place where the 16th century Muslim ruler Babur built a mosque in the Indian holy town ... Read More
Veda Pathshala: Continuing the Golden Heritage
Sunday August 24, 2003
The Sree Seetharam Anjeneya Kendra (SSAK) Vedic Center in the southern Indian city of Trivandrum is a recherché “Pathshala” (Sanskrit for “school”) where the Vedas are taught systematically under the ... Read More
The Story of the Birth of Krishna
Wednesday August 20, 2003
Read about the birth of Krishna - called ""Janmashtami"" - a transcendental phenomenon that generates awe and overwhelms one and all with its supra mundane happenings. Also: Don't forget to ... Read More
Heavens Ban Weddings: Think Before You Tie the Knot!
Sunday August 17, 2003
It happens once every 12 years, when the heavens conspire against wedding plans. According to Indian astrologers, the current planetary alignment makes it an ominous time to tie the nuptial ... Read More
River Worship: Godavari Pushkaram 2003
Friday August 15, 2003
The rivers of India have been closely associated with its history and civilization. Entwined with spirituality and philosophy, they have always been worshipped as personifications of divinity. "Pushkaram" is a ... Read More
26 Great People on India
Thursday August 14, 2003
On the occasion of India's 57th Independence Day, we present a great collection of interesting quotes from famous people - from Einstein and Mark Twain to Aurobindo and Vivekananda. Find ... Read More
President Pens Poem on Rakhi Day
Tuesday August 12, 2003
Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam spent time with children from different parts of the country at Rashtrapati Bhavan today and read out a special poem he had penned on ... Read More
The Bond that Frees Us from All Bondages
Sunday August 10, 2003
Love is the symbol of freedom and power… but only when grounded in purity and principles. The festival of “Raksha Bandhan” speaks volumes about this loving relationship that nurtures, protects ... Read More
Yoga: Chicken Soup for the Heart!
Wednesday August 6, 2003
Yoga is at the core of alternative systems that are widely employed to prevent and treat various diseases of the heart. The physical activity in Yoga enhances cardiac efficiency precipitously ... Read More
Global Dharma Conference 2003
Monday August 4, 2003
A cascade of events that followed 9/11 has put a question mark on the present world order. Is our civilization evolving in the right direction? Several leading Hindu youth and ... Read More
Mr & Mrs Iyer: Love Amid Religious Tension
Sunday August 3, 2003
Konkona Sen Sharma bagged the best actress award in India's 50th National Film Awards, for her performance in Mr & Mrs Iyer, while her mother Aparna Sen was adjudged the ... Read More