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  • The Story of Hare Krishna Mantra - Origin of the Krishna Consciousne…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 21:57:27 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 00:28:13 EDT
    Read the a history of Krishna Consciousness or the 'Hare Krishna Movement' made famous by Swami Prabhupada's International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)…
  • Top 10 Diwali Gift Ideas - Good Guide to Gifting for Diwali…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 14:09:17 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 14:45:46 EDT
    Diwali is the most important festival for the Hindus. Don’t miss this last-minute Guide to Good Gifting for Diwali! You have various options to choose - from Lakshmi & Ganesha statues…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 09:06:50 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 09:23:42 EDT
    A Photo Gallery depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:57:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 09:22:37 EDT
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:50:31 EDT     
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:47:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 09:22:06 EDT
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:43:02 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 09:22:18 EDT
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:34:59 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 09:09:47 EDT
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:33:22 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 09:12:09 EDT
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:30:03 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 09:10:33 EDT
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The Making of Ravana - Dusshera Photo Gallery …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 07:17:20 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 10:03:01 EDT
    A Photo Gallery by Ajay Rawat depicting how effigies of the Demon King Ravana are made before the the Hindu festival of Dusshera…
  • The History & Origin of Durga PujaCreated: 2009-09-21 @ 14:31:52 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 16:21:02 EDT
    Durga Puja - the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals of India. Who performed the first autumnal Puja? When and where did Hindus start celebrating Durga …
  • The 10 Yamas & Niyamas of Hinduism - Restraints & Practices of the H…Created: 2009-09-14 @ 16:05:51 EDT     
    Learn about the twenty ethical guidelines known as 'yamas' and 'niyamas,' or restraints and observances that an ideal Hindu should follow…
  • The Ten Niyamas - Observances or Practices in Hinduism - 'Hri' or Re…Created: 2009-09-14 @ 16:05:34 EDT     
    What does living virtuously mean to Hindus? It is following the natural and essential guidelines of dharma and the ten 'yamas' and 'niyamas' – ancient scriptural injunctions for all aspec…
  • The Ten Yamas - Restraints or Proper Conduct in Hinduism…Created: 2009-09-14 @ 16:03:45 EDT     
    What does living virtuously mean to Hindus? It is following the natural and essential guidelines of dharma and the ten 'yamas' and 'niyamas' – ancient scriptural injunctions for all aspec…
  • Swami Vivekananda's Chicago Speeches - 9/11, 1893 - Vivekananda's We…Created: 2009-09-10 @ 02:03:32 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 04:34:43 EDT
    Read the text of the famous welcome address by Swami Vivekananda at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago, September 11, 1893…
  • Mahalakshmi Vrata - Hindu Ritual Fast for LakshmiCreated: 2009-08-24 @ 12:04:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 12:21:55 EDT
    Mahalakshmi Vrata is a special vrata or fast dedicated to Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, which commences on the 8th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadra and ends on the 8th day of the dark fo…
  • In Praise of India: 30 Famous Quotations about India and HinduismCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 00:55:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-16 @ 01:06:02 EDT
    Here's what scholars, historians and authors have to say about India and Hinduism. Quoting top 30 quotations from Will Durant, Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Max Mueller, Romain Rolland, et al…
  • About Lord Kishna - Hinduism's Favorite Deity, KrishnaCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 16:14:29 EDT     
    The great exponent of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is the ninth and the most powerful incarnation of Vishnu, the Godhead of the Hindu Trinity of deities. Read all about the 'Dark Lord', his life and …
  • Hinduism A to Z - Z for ZealCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:03:18 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - Y for YogaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:03:09 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 23:04:06 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - X for XerophilyCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:03:00 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:03:00 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - W for WealthCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:02:49 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:02:49 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - V for VedasCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:02:38 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:02:38 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - U for UtsavaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:01:43 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:01:43 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - T for TilakaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:00:36 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:00:36 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - S for SamskarasCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:58:57 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - R for ReincarnationCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:58:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 23:22:02 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - Q for QuestCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:58:30 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 23:14:42 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - P for PujaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:58:19 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 23:10:23 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - O for Open-mindednessCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:58:08 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:58:08 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - N for Non-attachmentCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:57:56 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:57:56 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - M for MaunaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:57:44 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - L for LotusCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:57:32 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - K for KarmaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:56:28 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - J for JapaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:55:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 23:08:05 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - I for IndiaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:55:28 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - H for Hatha YogaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:54:10 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - G for GuruCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:53:00 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - F for FamilyCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:52:46 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - E for EarthCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:50:55 EDT     
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - D for DharmaCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:50:42 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:50:42 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - C for CultureCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:50:24 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:50:24 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - B for BhaktiCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:50:10 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 23:02:47 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - Illustrated Primer for Children About HinduismCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:49:59 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 16:05:35 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • Hinduism A to Z - Illustrated Primer for Children About HinduismCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:47:39 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 15:47:39 EDT
    An illustrated primer introducing the important concepts of Hinduism through the letters of the alphabet designed with Indian motifs. Written by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, and illustrated by …
  • When is Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan 2009?Created: 2009-07-26 @ 16:05:31 EDT     
    Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is an auspicious occasion for the Hindus, widely celebrated as a festival across India and around the world. What is the date for Raksha Bandhan?…
  • When Is Vinayak or Ganesh Chaturthi 2009?Created: 2009-07-26 @ 16:03:19 EDT     
    Ganesh Chaturthi aka Vinayak Chaturthi is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu Calendar dedicated to Lord Ganesha. What is the date for Ganesh Chaturthi 2009?…
  • The Eight Rites of Passage or Ashta Samskara - Hinduism Basics for C…Created: 2009-07-20 @ 14:23:07 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-21 @ 01:19:45 EDT
    An illustrated introduction to the eight of the essential rites or 'samskaras,' which Hindus should participate in as important life events…
  • The Five Practices or Pancha Kriya - Hinduism Basics for ChildrenCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 00:19:17 EDT     
    These five slokas outline the minimal Hindu practices, also known as Pancha Nitya Karmas that parents teach their children in order to nurture future citizens who are strong, secure, responsible, t…
  • Five Parenting Guidelines – Hinduism Basics for ChildrenCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 23:48:01 EDT     
    Five Parenting Guidelines or “Pancha Kutumba Sadhana” describe the principles that guide fathers and mothers in setting strong religious examples that teach them to follow the p…
  • Hindu Festivals 2009: Calendar of Hindu Fast, Festivals & Religious …Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 01:00:34 EDT
    A date-wise list of Hindu holidays, fasts, feasts, festivals and religious occasions for 2009…
  • Diwali’s Spiritual Significance – The Spiritual Side of …Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 00:37:21 EDT
    How to illuminate your inners self. Swami Sivananda says that many a Deepavali have come and gone but the hearts of the many people are as dark as the night of the new moon. Learn how to light up t…
  • Global Diwali - Celebrations Around the World…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 02:43:04 EDT
    Diwali is also celebrated outside of India mainly in Guyana, Fiji, Malaysia, Nepal, Mauritius, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, Britain, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Africa, Aus…
  • Light Up Your Life - DIWALI - The Festival of Lights!…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 02:29:09 EDT
    Deepawali or Diwali is the biggest of all Hindu festivals. Learn about its origin, significance, and the four days of celebrations that mark this auspicious occasion…
  • Diwali Prayer (Aarti)Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 02:14:30 EDT
    Special Hymn or 'Aarti' for Diwali…
  • The Clay Image: A History of India's Clay Deities…Updated: 2009-09-13 @ 04:05:46 EDT
    There is a long tradition of making images of deities in unbaked clay in India, especially in Bengal. Dr. Jim Robinson of the Oxford University, shares some of his research findings…
  • The Story of the Birth of Lord KrishnaUpdated: 2009-08-12 @ 16:33:51 EDT
    The birth of Krishna is in itself a transcendental phenomenon that generates awe among the Hindus and overwhelms one and all with its supra mundane happenings…
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