Diwali - the Festival of Lights falls on November 12. This beautiful set of 3 Rajasthani Diwali Candleholders makes for a great Diwali Gift. Light them up this Diwali... GO

Karwa Chauth is a ritual of fasting observed by married Hindu women seeking the well-being and prosperity of their husbands. Read about the significance of this important and difficult fast. ... Read More

Goddess Lakshmi means Good Luck to Hindus. The word 'Lakshmi' is derived from the Sanskrit word Lakshya, meaning 'aim' or 'goal'. Although she is worshipped daily, the festive month of ... Read More

It's coming up... the greatest festival of the Hindus... And there are good reasons not just for Hindus but also for all others to celebrate this great Festival of Lights... ... Read More

We have some great FREE eCARDS for you to send to your family & friends. Type in your message and wish them Happy Dusshera, Durga Puja or Vijaya Dashami! What ... Read More

Goddess worship has long been a significant aspect of Hinduism. Here is a selection of books that narrate the story of the mother goddesses of India and bring out the ... Read More

Fasting is thought to be imperative for the well being of a human being as it nourishes both our physical and spiritual demands. Find out more... GO

Navaratri begins today. During Navaratri, we invoke the energy aspect of God in the form of the universal mother, commonly referred to as "Durga," which literally means the remover of ... Read More

Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed 7 days before the Durga Puja, and heralds the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power. This year it falls on October 13. ... Read More

There is a long tradition of making images of deities in unbaked clay in India, especially in Bengal. Dr. Jim Robinson of the Oxford University, shares some of his research ... Read More

"Here Comes Diwali: The Festival of Lights" is a story-cum-activity book by Laxmi Jain & Meenal Pandya seen through the eyes of a young boy. It brings alive the mood ... Read More

Sai Baba died on October 15, 1918. Before his death, he said, "Do not think I am dead and gone. You will hear me from my Samadhi and I shall ... Read More

It was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant (Though all of them were blind), That each by observation Might satisfy his mind... GO

It's a religion. Not quite right. The most obvious misconception about Hinduism is that we tend to see it as a religion, a faith. Hinduism is a way of life, ... Read More

The festival season is approching... Navaratri begins Thursday the 14th, Durga Puja begins Wednesday, the 20th, and Vijaya Dashami/Dusshera falls on Friday, the 22nd of October. Are you ready?... GO