Indian American Congressman Bobby Jindal was among thousands of residents in New Orleans, Louisiana, who were rendered homeless after Hurricane Katrina pounded the US Gulf coast and killed more than ... Read More

The ancient Hindu writer Manu describes eight different types of marriages in the Laws of Manu. Depending on how and in what circumstances you tie the knot, your marriage could ... Read More

Dr. John Hagelin, renowned quantum physicist from Harvard and a Vedic architecture buff, urges leaders to abandon their improperly designed government buildings and replace the old buildings with properly oriented, ... Read More

Listen to some extraordinary bhajans (Hindu devotional songs) sung by ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh in his inimitable style. Ambe Charan Kamal Hain Tere Beet Gaya Din ... Read More

Analyzing the causes of restlessness of mind, scientist and broadcaster Gyan Rajhans has come up with 10 solutions to attain peace of mind. He calls them the "ten commandments" because ... Read More

Read the full text of the English translation of the Gita by Sir Edwin Arnold. "It is a medley of beliefs ... at one with itself in its fundamental thesis, ... Read More

It is very difficult for busy people to go through the whole book of 'Bhagavata.' Swami Sivananda has condensed Sri Krishna’s life, Lilas and Teachings in this book in a ... Read More

Celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday - Janmashtami - this Friday! Read about his birth - a transcendental phenomenon that generates awe and overwhelms one and all with its supra mundane happenings... ... Read More

'The Rising' - the costliest Bollywood movie ever made - is based on the 1857 revolt by Hindu and Muslim soldiers against the British rule over the issue of gun ... Read More

In an effort to present a united voice and to shape the "future and destiny" of the Hindu community in coming decades, leaders of as many as 80 important Hindu ... Read More

The image of Lord Krishna has inspired generations of artists. We present here a selection of contemporary Krishna paintings and sculptures courtesy Exotic India Art Gallery, New Delhi... GO

It's "Rakha Bandhan", this Friday! If you're away from your sibling, cousin or friend and want to greet them, a colorful eCard is a great way to wish them "Happy ... Read More

All you wanted to know about Raksha Bandhan, its history, significance, and how to celebrate this festival of love between brothers and sisters. Enjoy the Wallpapers, send a Free Rakhi ... Read More

On the occasion of India's Independence Day, let's look at what scholars, historians and authors have to say about India. Here're top 10 quotations from Will Durant, Mark Twain, Albert ... Read More

Sri Aurobindo, the great Hindu scholar, litterateur, philosopher, patriot, social reformer and visionary showed us how to attain an inner self-development and an elevated consciousness through his life and works. ... Read More

Mark your calendar for these major Hindu festivals coming up in August and September this year: - Raksha-Bandhan: Friday 19-08-2005 - Krishna Janmashtami: Saturday 27-08-2005 - Ganesh Chaturthi: Wednesday 07-09-2005 - Onam: Thursday 15-09-2005 ... Read More

Do you have problems controlling your mind and emotions? Your thoughts wander, and you can’t concentrate? Read Swami Sivananda's "Thought Power", a free e-book that tells you how to control ... Read More

Here's an illustrated step-bystep guide that tells you how to wear a Sari - India's national dress for females - one of most elegant attires a woman can adorn... GO

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make a decorated Rakhi band for the Raksha Bandhan festival, which is coming up on the 19th of this month... GO

Ayurveda can be defined as a system, which uses the inherent principles of nature, to help maintain health in a person by keeping the individual's body, mind and spirit in ... Read More

A selection of links to quality Hindu / Indian devotional music resources, streaming audio & MP3 downloads: Bhajan, aarti, kirtan, hymns, mantras and devotional songs... GO

The scriptures indicate that there are seven techniques of successful prayer. But please do not pray to God to run after you to satisfy your selfish desires. With faith in ... Read More

The Vedic deities symbolize the forces in nature as well as inside human beings. Each Hindu God and Goddess has many characteristics, like dress, 'vehicle', weapons, etc., that are themselves ... Read More

Shri Adi Shankaracharya or the first Shankara with his remarkable reinterpretations of Hindu scriptures, especially on Upanishads or Vedanta, had a profound influence on the growth of Hinduism at a ... Read More

Why are humans driven towards finding the ultimate reality? Swami Atma tells us how we search for spiritual succor, and become conscious about the existence of God — a Supreme ... Read More