Bhai Dooj for Brothers & Sister
Thursday October 30, 2008
After the high voltage celebrations of Diwali, the festival of lights and fire-crackers, sisters all over India get ready for Bhai Dooj - when sisters ceremonize their love by putting ... Read More
Hindu New Year - Vikram Era 2065 Unfolds
Tuesday October 28, 2008
In many parts of India, people will turned over the pages of their traditional calendar to a new year as the Vikram era 2065 unfolds on October 29, 2008. In ... Read More
Happy Diwali!
Sunday October 26, 2008
Amidst the dazzling festivities that light up our lives and fun-filled times with family and friends, here are some useful resources that will help you connect with the celebrations of ... Read More
Dhanteras (October 26, 2008)
Wednesday October 22, 2008
Dhanteras is an auspicious occasion celebrated two days before the festival of lights, Diwali. Lord Yama, the god of death, is worshiped on this day to gain 'dhan' or wealth ... Read More
Hindu Haikus: 4 Holy Days
Sunday October 19, 2008
Read this quartet that defines the days around Diwali - Karva Chauth, Dhan Teras, Deepavali major and Deepavali minor - poetically through "haikus" - a Japanese verse form and captures ... Read More
Karwa Chauth (October 17, 2008)
Wednesday October 15, 2008
'Karwa Chauth' is a ritual of fasting observed by married Hindu women seeking the longevity, well-being and prosperity of their husbands. It is popular among married women in the northern ... Read More
Welcome Home the Goddess of Wealth
Sunday October 12, 2008
It is believed that on the full moon night (October 14) following Dusshera or Durga Puja, Goddess Lakshmi herself visits homes of devotees and replenishes its inhabitants with wealth. ... Read More
An Ideal Diwali Gift for Kids
Thursday October 9, 2008
Looking for a good gift for kids this Diwali? Here's a selection of 7 colorful books for children on "Diwali" - the greatest festival of the Hindus. Read reviews, compare ... Read More
Astro Forecast for October 2008
Sunday October 5, 2008
Read your Vedic Astro Forecast for October 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
Jodhpur Temple Stampede Kills 200
Wednesday October 1, 2008
Another lethal temple stampede killed more than 200 people and injured nearly
60 in Jodhpur, western India, on Tuesday when over 12,000 people assembled at
the historic Chamunda
... Read More