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Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog April 2005 Archive

By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism

Ganesha Gallery: Paintings & Sculptures

Saturday April 30, 2005
Ganesha is one of the most popular Hindu deities. We present here a selection of contemporary Ganesha paintings and sculptures by courtesy of Exotic India Art Gallery, New Delhi. Don't ... Read More

Free Devotional Audio / Music Downloads

Thursday April 28, 2005
Here's a selection of links to quality Hindu/Indian devotional music resources, streaming audio & MP3 downloads: Bhajan, aarti, kirtan, hymns, mantras and more... GO

Advaita for Peace & Harmony in Daily Living

Tuesday April 26, 2005
It is hard to perceive non-duality in a world that is bound by continuous judging. Advaita Guru Ramesh Balsekar, a compelling spiritual teacher of the subject, explains the theory of ... Read More

Canadian Hindu Radio Channel Turns 25

Monday April 25, 2005
Bhajanawali Radio program entered the silver jubilee year of its non-commercial Vedic religion broadcast earlier this month. Based on the rich teachings of Vedic religion, Bhajanawali’s pioneer-host Gyan Rajhans has ... Read More

Happy Birthday, Hanumanji!

Saturday April 23, 2005
Sunday is birthday of Lord Hanuman, the popular simian Hindu deity. Read about the significance of this mighty ape, his life & exploits as described in the great epics and ... Read More

Hanuman Art Gallery

Thursday April 21, 2005
Hanuman, the monkey god, is one of the most popular Hindu deities. We present here a selection of contemporary paintings and sculptures of Hanuman by courtesy of Exotic India Art ... Read More

Astrologers Online!

Tuesday April 19, 2005
Here is a list of official Web sites of professional Vedic Astrologers who offer astrology consultations on the Internet... GO

Ramnavami: Birthday of Lord Rama

Sunday April 17, 2005
Ramnavami or the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra (18 April, 2005). It is one of the most ... Read More

Vasanta Navaratri - April 9 - 18, 2005

Saturday April 16, 2005
Swami Sivananda retells the legend behind the 9-day ritual in springtime during which the devout Hindu seeks the blessings of the Divine Mother Goddess or Devi... GO

Vaastu: Science or Nonsense?

Thursday April 14, 2005
The fundamental premise of Vaastu - the ancient Indian science of architecture man-made structures - rests on the assumption that the earth is a living organism, out of which ... Read More

Easy Steps to Yoga

Tuesday April 12, 2005
This simple book can get you started on the path of yoga and meditation. Here Sri Swami Sivananda explains in an easy and homely style the basic principles that a ... Read More

Happy New Year!

Sunday April 10, 2005
Characteristic of the Indian cultural mélange, Hindus in various states of India celebrate new year around this time of the year in their own ways: Vishu, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Poila ... Read More

Understanding the Hindu Calendar

Thursday April 7, 2005
India's cultural diversities are of eccentric proportions — even when it comes to counting days. Just imagine people in different part of the country using 30 different date systems! With ... Read More

Whatever Is To Happen Will Happen

Tuesday April 5, 2005
In this parable from “Peace & Harmony in Daily Living”, Advaita Guru Ramesh Balsekar illustrates why people don’t really act according to their own personal will, because events happen, deeds ... Read More

The Little Lady Of The Bullock Cart

Monday April 4, 2005
A poignant poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox dating back to the times when the social stigma of child marriage, polygamy, 'sati' and early widowhood used to haunt the Hindu woman... ... Read More

Towards Clearly Defining Hinduism

Saturday April 2, 2005
Traditional Hindu philosophers emphasize the crucial importance of clearly understanding what is Hinduism proper and what are non-Hindu religious paths. Most Hindu philosophers are clear advocates of the "Vaidika Dharma" ... Read More
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