What does it take to be an ideal spouse? Gyan Rajhans dishes out some tried and tested means to keep your married life sound, peaceful and free from conjugal tensions. ... Read More

Swami Sivananda explains the power of 'Satsanga' or pious company in very simple terms. Learn how holy company transforms a human being and how to benefit from Satsanga and association ... Read More

- Delhites Married by the Tens of Thousands on Nov 23 - Tamil Nadu Government Gives Priests a Raise - Project to Record the Entire Veda - Saraswati Devi ... Read More

The idea behind the institution of marriage in Hinduism is to foster, not self-interest, but love for the entire family. Practice of self-restraint is the ideal of marriage in Hinduism. ... Read More

This is the story of Bob whose problem related to the difficulty in feeling like an unwelcome outsider to the Hindu world, despite trying hard to come into the folds ... Read More

Henna tattoos are considered among the most auspicious 'ornaments' of a married Hindu woman. Hindu or non-Hindu, married or not married, it makes for great body art. Learn how to ... Read More

Siddha Ashram of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, India has a 1500 kilogram Parad (Mercury) Shivalingam, which is the largest of its kind. In Hindu scriptures mercury is regarded as the ... Read More

In this thought-provoking essay, Vedic scholar Dr. Frank Morales speaks on how to save Hinduism from Universal Radicalism, preserve its uniqueness, and usher in the renewal of authentic Hinduism... GO

Millions of devotees will begin an arduous journey to the hill shrine of Sabarimala as one of the biggest pilgrimages in India kicks off this Wednesday. The Ayyappa temple situated ... Read More

The 'tulsi' plant or Indian basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition. The name 'tulsi' connotes "the incomparable one". Tulsi is a venerated plant and Hindus worship ... Read More

In the Hindu way, any new buy is consecrated before use. An American Hindu takes you through a typical Car Puja - blessing her new Toyota Matrix in the Lord's ... Read More

- Royal Mail Not to Reprint Anti-Hindu Stamp - Transcendental Meditation Lacks Proper Credentials - Deepa Mehta's Trilogy Finishes With a Splash - Elephant Climbs to Batu Caves Temple - Indian Presence in ... Read More

There are many ways to connect with the truth; some would say that not all fit into the meditation category, so perhaps it could be said that spiritual technique and ... Read More

The seed of the Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus granitrus) holds a very special place in Hinduism, and is credited to possess mystical and divine properties. Necklaces made of Rudraksha beads are ... Read More

An excerpt from the Indian President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s eloquent address at the inauguration ceremony of the Swaminarayan Akshardham Cultural Complex in New Delhi on Nov 7, 2005. Read ... Read More

- Mega temple complex comes up in Delhi - US Hindu denied entry into 11th century Lingaraj Temple - There's more to Hinduism than a belief in karma - ... Read More

On Bhai Dooj, sisters ceremonize their love by putting a holy vermilion spot on the forehead of their brothers as a mark of love and protection from evil forces. A ... Read More

The love between the Divine Mother and her human children is a unique relationship. Kali, the Dark Mother is one such deity with whom devotees have a very loving and ... Read More