The ABCs of Ayurveda
Wednesday March 28, 2007
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
Happy Ramnavami!
Monday March 26, 2007
Ramnavami - the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra (March 27, 2007). On this auspicious day, devotees repeat ... Read More
Top 6 Books on the Ramayana
Friday March 23, 2007
The Ramayana, written over 2,000 years ago, never fails to capture our mind and spirit with its stunning stories and moral lessons. Its profound influence on Hinduism and Indian culture ... Read More
What is Dharma?
Wednesday March 21, 2007
Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one's life according to the codes of conduct as described by the Vedas and Upanishads. Dharma means "that which holds" the people ... Read More
Saka Year 1929 Begins
Monday March 19, 2007
Today marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year of 1929 in the Shalivahana Saka era. Learn about the various regional new year celebrations, such as Ugadi (Telugu), Gudi Padwa ... Read More
Vasanta Navaratri: The Divine Nights of Spring
Friday March 16, 2007
Navaratri ("nava" + "ratri") literally means "nine nights." It is observed twice a year, in spring and autumn. "Vasanta Navaratri" or Spring Navaratri (March 19-28, 2007) is nine days of ... Read More
Understanding the Hindu Calendar
Wednesday March 14, 2007
Cultural diversities in Hinduism are of eccentric proportions — even when it comes to counting days. People in regions of India use different calendar systems! The current national calendar of ... Read More
The Power of Pious Company or 'Satsanga'
Monday March 12, 2007
'Satsanga' means to be always in the company of the Lord, or to be established in Brahman. Swami Sivananda explains the power of 'Satsanga' or pious company in very simple ... Read More
The Trinity & the Vedas
Friday March 9, 2007
Lord Brahma is considered the custodian of the Vedas - the oldest religious scriptures. However, he did not create them, but received them from Vishnu and Shiva. As the mantra ... Read More
The Gayatri Mantra
Wednesday March 7, 2007
The Gayatri mantra is one of the most powerful of Hindu mantras. The word "Gayatri" itself explains the reason for the existence of this mantra. It has its origin in ... Read More
Top 10 Tantra Temples
Monday March 5, 2007
The followers of the Tantrism attach greater significance to some particular Hindu temples. In some of these temples, ceremonial sacrifice of animals is carried out even today, while in others, ... Read More
Bindis: Hot Spots!
Friday March 2, 2007
Bindi is arguably the most visually fascinating of all forms of body decoration. The word 'Bindi' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bindu' or a drop, and suggests the mystic ... Read More