Hindus believe in the theory of “mahurats” or auspicious timings in every step in life – be it to begin a new venture or making an important purchase. Akshaya Tritiya ... Read More

As the sheep is to Christianity, the cow is to Hinduism. As opposed to the West, where the cow is widely considered as nothing better than walking hamburgers, in India, ... Read More

Here are some links to the top 5 mantras or 'sholkas' in Hinduism. You can download the MP3 files from these weblinks gathered from various sites:1. Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha ... Read More

Henna tattoos are considered among the most auspicious 'ornaments' of a married Hindu woman. Read how this natural reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings. Mehendi is extremely suitable ... Read More

The Ramayana is one the world's most read epics. Browse the full text of this Hindu scripture in a reader-friendly verse translation by Romesh C Dutt. Or read the moving ... Read More

"Let us adore the Lord of Life, who is Present in fire and water, plants and trees. Let us adore the Lord of Life! Let us adore the Lord of Life!" ~ Shvetashvatara Upanishad, ... Read More

Lord Krishna was indeed the great guru of how to live life on earth. Like all great men his life was spent on helping us fathom the sacred realm of ... Read More

It's time for New Year celebrations across different parts of India: Baisakhi in Punjab, Vishu in Kerala, Shubho Naba Barsha in Bengal, Ugadi in Andhra, Bohaag Bihu in Assam, Puthandu ... Read More

The Hindu American Foundation says: From 1,700 people in 1900, the Hindu population in America has grown to 2 million at present. Estimates say there may also be as many ... Read More

The Jataka Tales from ancient India serve as a moral guide in the garb of tales of wisdom. Written around 300 BC in the Pali language, these stories (a total ... Read More

April 13 is 'Hanuman Jayanti' - the auspicious occasion to worship the mighty monkey god Hanuman. Learn about the life and the greatness of this simian symbol. View the Hanuman ... Read More

Yantra literally means "instrument". A Yantra is a geometric design acting as a highly efficient tool for contemplation, concentration and meditation. They carry spiritual significance, and point the user to ... Read More

Ramnavami or the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra. This year Hindus around the world celebrates this auspicious ... Read More

According to Vedic astrology, gemstones are related to various planets. They have healing powers that can produce a balancing effect to counter specific diseases, correcting physical, mental and spiritual defects, ... Read More

Here is a true story of a prominent psychiatrist - Dr. Brian Weiss, M.D., his young patient, and the past-life therapy that changed both their lives. It reinforces the Hindu ... Read More

It's Navaratri time again. Time for fasts and prayers. Every year the beginning of summer and the beginning of winter are two very important junctures of climatic change and solar ... Read More