October 2 is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948), India’s “Father of the Nation.” Here are some of the most noteworthy words of wisdom on God, life ... Read More

The Hindu spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi turned 52 recently. Lovingly called 'Amma', and known globally as India's "hugging saint mother ", Ms “Amritanandamayi” was born to a low caste Hindu ... Read More

October is a month studded with bright and beautiful celebrations- Mahalaya (Monday) 03-10-2005 - Navaratri begins (Tuesday) 04-10-2005 - Durga Puja begins (Monday) 10-10-2005 - Vijaya Dashami / Dusshera (Wednesday) 12-10-2005 - Lakshmi Puja ... Read More

An eloquent poem by Mahatma Gandhi on the meaning of God, which appeared in the 'Young India' magazine in 1928... GO

Fasting in Hinduism indicates the denial of the physical needs of the body for the sake of spiritual gains. According to the scriptures, fasting helps create an attunement with the ... Read More

Did Jesus Christ come to India and die in Kashmir? Subhrajit Mitra’s The Unknown Story of the Messiah lives off the popular alternative theory that Jesus had travelled to India ... Read More

The holiest of flowers for Hindus, the beautiful lotus is symbolic of the true soul of an individual. It represents the being, which lives in turbid waters yet rises up ... Read More

Our desire to live in this world drives our life. And we all seek heaven on earth. But what happens after we die? Where do we go? Many of us ... Read More

Chyawanprash is a comprehensive herbal tonic with multiple health benefits, prepared according to an ancient Ayurvedic formula. Used by people around the world today, this black 'jam' is a proven ... Read More

September 17 is time to worship Lord Vishwakarma - the presiding deity of all craftsmen and architects. Son of Brahma, he is the divine draftsman of the whole universe, and ... Read More

Even as Hindus in the South of India begin the high-spirited carnival of Onam, here're exciting tales about how it all started. Read the two legends, both surrounding King Mahabali ... Read More

Tantra is mistakenly identified as the yoga of sex, black magic, witchcraft, and an amalgam of techniques for influencing the mind of others. Renowned tantrik master Shri Aghori ji dispels ... Read More

The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act 2005, which came into effect on September 9, 2005 removes the gender discriminatory provisions in the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and gives a number of ... Read More

Swami Vivekananda's famous Chicago appearance took place on September 11, where he spoke about similar threats that led to the terrorists attacks in the US on the same date 108 ... Read More

This beginner's boxed set is a fresh approach to yoga, designed especially for neophytes by yoga master Alan Finger. With detailed and careful explanation of the asanas, "Yoga Zone" has ... Read More

Get ready for the high-spirited Autumnal festival of Onam! Learn how people in the southern Indian coastal state of Kerala go crazy over their State fest with ten days of ... Read More

The Great Ganesha Festival falls on Wednesday, September 7, 2005. Read how to celebrate this auspicious occasion and pray for inner strength and success in all your undertakings... GO

At 6 o'clock when the people came to lit a lamp in a temple at Gwalior in central India, they saw tears in the eyes of Ganesha. Residents of the ... Read More

Read the lyrics of the popular Ganesha Hymn (Hindi Aarti) “Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva”, and its English translation. You can also download the MP3 file of the ... Read More

On the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi which falls on Wednesday, September 7, we present a selection of contemporary Ganesha paintings and scuptures where you can download or view the popular ... Read More