Shankaracharya Jayanti (April 29, 2009)
Wednesday April 29, 2009
Today is the birthday of Shri Adi Shankaracharya (788-820), who with his remarkable reinterpretations of Hindu scriptures, especially the Upanishads, had a profound influence on the growth of Hinduism at ... Read More
Why is the Cow Sacred to Hindus?
Monday April 27, 2009
India has 30 per cent of the world's cattle. There are 26 distinctive breeds of cow in India. Here cows are everywhere! Because the cow is respected as a sacred ... Read More
Akshaya Tritiya: The Golden Day (April 27, 2009)
Friday April 24, 2009
Hindus believe in the theory of "mahurats" or auspicious timings in every step in life - be it to begin a new venture or making an important purchase. Akshaya Tritiya ... Read More
Hindus Protest Sony’s Hanuman Game
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Hindus organizations have joined a protest movement against Sony Corporation's
newly released Hanuman:
Boy Warrior video game for PlayStation2. Spearheaded by the President of
Universal Society of ... Read More
Indian Music for Relaxation: Top 5 CDs
Tuesday April 21, 2009
Indian classical music has no parallel. And if you add a good proportion of mysticism to it, you’re bound to get a sonic potion that can do wonders to your ... Read More
Can Vedic Astrology Foretell the Future?
Saturday April 18, 2009
The unpredictability of future has always driven mankind willy-nilly to the soothsayers.
But can the future be truly foretold? The question is highly debatable. Let's
see what eminent Indian astrologers have to ... Read More
Unique Hindu Baccalaureate Service at Nevada University
Wednesday April 15, 2009
A unique one-of-a-kind Hindu Baccalaureate Service was held at University
of Nevada-Reno (UNR) on April 11, 2009 where the graduating students touched
the feet of a Swami or ... Read More
The Hindu Marriage Act
Monday April 13, 2009
Indians are among the most married societies in the world and there are there laws that govern marriage among Hindus. However, marriages are still made in heaven for the average ... Read More
It's New Year in India!
Friday April 10, 2009
Although the Indian National Calendar is the official calendar for the Hindus, regional variants still prevail. As a result, we have a host of new year festivities that are unique ... Read More
Vaastu: Secret of Happy & Healthy Home
Wednesday April 8, 2009
Vaastu - the ancient Indian science of geopathy can help you live a happy and healthy life if your house is compliant to certain natural laws. Hindus believe that for ... Read More
Hanuman Jayanti on April 9, 2009
Monday April 6, 2009
Hanuman,
the mighty ape that aided Lord
Rama in his expedition against evil forces, is one of the most popular idols
in the Hindu pantheon. The character ... Read More
How many gods do you have?
Friday April 3, 2009
The other day, I received an email with the shocking subject – “Attack on Hinduism” – from one of our users Jim Wilson, who was appalled by what the children’s ... Read More