Aloneness & Loneliness
Wednesday August 30, 2006
In "The One in the Mirror" Advaita Guru Ramesh S. Balsekar explains the basic difference between being lonely and being alone, and tells you how Divine Intelligence can end selfishness ... Read More
The Onam Carnival (Sept 4, 2006)
Monday August 28, 2006
The beginning of September marks some high-spirited celebrations in Southern India. People in the coastal state of Kerala go crazy over the state festival of Onam, with 10 days of ... Read More
A History of India's Clay Deities
Thursday August 24, 2006
There is a long tradition of making images of deities in unbaked clay in India, especially in Bengal. Dr. Jim Robinson of the Oxford University, shares some of his research ... Read More
The Great Ganesha Festival
Wednesday August 23, 2006
Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27, 2006), is the most auspicious occasion to pray to Lord Ganesha. Here are some useful resources:
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Bengali Wedding Rituals
Monday August 21, 2006
The tying of the nuptial knot in traditional Bengali style entails a series of elaborate and colorful rituals, which are not only enjoyable but are of great significance in conjugal ... Read More
Top 5 Books on Lord Ganesha
Friday August 18, 2006
Ganesha is one of the most popular and loved of the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Here's a selection of wonderful books that will delight readers of all ages, and ... Read More
The Greatness of Aurobindo
Wednesday August 16, 2006
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950), let's look at the life and works of the great Hindu scholar, litterateur, philosopher, patriot, social reformer and visionary, ... Read More
In Praise of India
Monday August 14, 2006
On the occasion of India's Independence Day (Aug 15) let's look at what scholars, historians and authors have to say about India. Quoting top 10 quotations from Will Durant, Mark ... Read More
Krishna Janmashthami (Aug 16, 2006)
Saturday August 12, 2006
The grand festival of Janmasthami marks the birthday of Lord Krishna, who was born at midnight on the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu month of Shravan. ... Read More
The Reincarnation of Lincoln as Lindbergh
Wednesday August 9, 2006
Richard Salva’s 'Soul Journey: From Lincoln To Lindbergh,' based on Paramhansa Yogananda’s premise that "Abraham Lincoln had been a yogi in the Himalayas who died with a desire to help ... Read More
Send a Rakhi eCard!
Monday August 7, 2006
Send a free Rakhi eGreeting to your loved ones this Raksha Bandhan (August 9, 2006). Choose from eight categories of eGreetings and post it now... more
August Festivals
Saturday August 5, 2006
There are two other major festivals other than Raksha Bandhan (August 9, 2006) coming up this month: Krishna Janmashtami and Ganesh/Vinayak Chaturthi.
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Top 10 Rakhi Sites
Wednesday August 2, 2006
The Raksha Bandhan festival is just 7 days away... Virtual Rakhi stores promise sisters to ship their Rakhis and gifts to their brothers anywhere in the world. Check out what's ... Read More