Ram Navami (April 3, 2009)
Tuesday March 31, 2009
One of the most important festivals of the Hindus, Ram Navami or the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the month of ... Read More
Fast Facts: Religious Fasting
Sunday March 29, 2009
Fasting can be defined as abstinence from food in observance of a religious ritual or sacred ceremony. It indicates the denial of the physical needs of the body for the ... Read More
Vasanta Navaratri - the 9 Divine Nights
Wednesday March 25, 2009
Navaratri literally means "nine nights." This festival is observed twice a year, once in the beginning of summer and again at the onset of winter. The spring festival or Vasanta ... Read More
Usher in the New Year - Saka Era 1931
Tuesday March 24, 2009
According to the Saka calendar - India's national almanac, we will soon enter a new year. The Saka year of 1931 begins on March 27, 2009, which coincides with the ... Read More
The Four Ages of Man
Saturday March 21, 2009
Shakespeare divided life into "seven ages". In Hinduism, human life is believed to comprise four stages or "ashramas":
The First Ashrama - "Brahmacharya" or the Student Stage
The Second Ashrama ... Read More
"The Hindu Mind" - Hinduism Explained
Wednesday March 18, 2009
"As a 66-year-old retired librarian and inquirer who has worshipped in a local temple and attended lectures on the Bhagavad Gita," says Bob Freedman, "had I found this book when ... Read More
Photo Gallery: Ganesha, the Musician
Monday March 16, 2009
One of the 108 names of Lord Ganesha is "Nadapratithishta" meaning one who appreciates and loves music. Ganesha is symbolic of the music and rhythm of the cosmos. This gallery ... Read More
What are Bhajans?
Saturday March 14, 2009
Bhajans are simple songs in soulful language expressing the many-splendored emotions of love for God. The origin of bhajans can be found in the hymns of the Vedas. It is ... Read More
Surdas - The Sightless Saint-Poet
Wednesday March 11, 2009
Danny Boyle's Oscar winning Slumdog Millionaire will be infamous for its glaring mistakes, prominent among them being its reference to the 15th century Hindu poet and saint Surdas. The song ... Read More
Why Celebrate Holi?
Sunday March 8, 2009
Holi - the festival of colors (March 10 & 11, 2009) is a time to enjoy! So, please don't hold back yourself - as long as you play with ... Read More
Holi - the Festival of Colors
Friday March 6, 2009
Here's all you wanted to know about the Holi
festival (March 10 & 11, 2009). Learn about its history
and significance, and how
to celebrate and get ... Read More
The 4 Yugas or Epochs
Tuesday March 3, 2009
According to Hindu scriptures, all mortal beings are destined to pass through four great epochs or yugas in every cycle of creation and destruction. These yugas are: Satya Yuga, Treta ... Read More