Rishi Aurobindo, the great Indian scholar, littérateur, philosopher, patriot, social reformer and visionary, was also a prominent religious guru, who left behind a substantial body of enlightening literature. His aim ... Read More

Followers of the tantra path of Hinduism as well as people of the "bhakti" tradition attach great significance to the Hindu shrines that are linked to tantrism. Here's your guide ... Read More

While various regional steps are followed by different sects of Hindus across India, these 13 steps form the core of a Vedic wedding ceremony: Vara Satkaarah, Madhuparka Ceremony, Kanya Dan, ... Read More

Janmashtami, which falls on Sunday, August 24th, is the birthday of Hinduism's favorite Lord Krishna and is a special occasion for Hindus, who consider him their leader, hero, protector, philosopher, ... Read More

The 'Itihasas' (Sanskrit for 'Histories'), or supplementary Vedic literature, helps explain the rituals of the Vedas and the highly compressed philosophy of the Vedanta-sutras by using historical events of the ... Read More

Mythological stories about Lord Krishna are plentiful and popular. But nothing is comparable to the story surrounding his birth. It is in itself a transcendental phenomenon that generates awe and ... Read More

Send a free Rakhi eGreeting to your loved ones this Raksha Bandhan (August 16, 2008). Choose from eight categories of eGreetings and post it now.

Prayers and mantras can lift the believer towards the higher self. Here is the Roman text of some important Sanskrit prayers and their meanings. These 5 mantras include the Maha ... Read More

In his “Arthashastra”, Chanakya lists the seven pillars of an organization: The king, the minister, the country, the fortified city, the treasury, the army and the ally are the constituent ... Read More

Read your Vedic Astro Forecast for August 2008 by renowned Vedic Astologer 'Jyotish' Asish Kumar Das. The focus of these predictions are your health, family and work. Select your zodiac ... Read More

A stampede on the trail leading to the famous Himalayan hilltop temple of Naina Devi in Himachal Pradesh killed 147 pilgrims and injured about 230 on Sunday. Naina Devi is a prominent ... Read More

Shani Dev is one of the popular deities that the Hindus pray to ward off evil and remove obstacles. They are under fear of evil from his planet - Saturn. ... Read More