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Hindu Rites & Rituals: The Ceremonies of Hinduism Created: Monday, July 12, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
An overview of the ritual world of Hinduism, from personal daily worship or 'Puja' to rites of passage or 'Samskaras' from birth till death...
Parthasarathi 108 - Submit an Entry: Tell Us About Your Favorite Hindu Blogs Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Parthasarathi 108 is simple blog based upon Srimad Bhagavatam and the articles translated from Bengali.
India Sutra - Submit an Entry: Tell Us About Your Favorite Hindu Blogs Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
INDIA SUTRA is a blog to glimpse the culture kaleidoscope of an ancient and continuous Indian civilisation.
Arranged Marriages Originated in the Vedic Period - Research Findings on the Origin and Evolution of Hindu Weddings Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A recent research has brought to light that arranged marriages originated during the Vedic period of Indian history. The ceremony and the institution of arranged marriages took its shape during thi...
Chants - What Is Om? Video Created: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Parasurama, the Axe-wielding Rama - Avatar of Vishnu Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Parasurama, also known as the “axe-wielding Rama,” was the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, whose main objective was to deliver the world from the oppression of the Kshatriya rulers, w..
Hindu Festivals 2012: Calendar of Hindu Fast, Festivals & Religious Occasions Created: Sunday, May 25, 2008 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
A date-wise list of Hindu holidays, fasts, feasts, festivals and religious occasions for 2012
Who is Ganesha? Video Created: Friday, July 29, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Who is the hindu deity Ganesha, and why is he so important? Find out in this video about Ganesha.
Nine Forms of Goddess Durga - Learn the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga Video Created: Monday, June 20, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Learn the nine forms of Goddess Durga to learn more about this important Hindu goddess. Here are the stories of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Prophet666.com - Submit an Entry: Tell Us About Your Favorite Hindu Blogs Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Here's your opportunity to tell us about your favorite Hinduism blogs. If you host your own blog, please go ahead and write about it. I offer this space to all who are interested in Hinduism as a p..
Understanding Hindu Religion - Submit an Entry: Tell Us About Your Favorite Hindu Blogs Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Here's your opportunity to tell us about your favorite Hinduism blogs. If you host your own blog, please go ahead and write about it. I offer this space to all who are interested in Hinduism as a p..
Everyday Geeta - Submit an Entry: Tell Us About Your Favorite Hindu Blogs Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Here's your opportunity to tell us about your favorite Hinduism blogs. If you host your own blog, please go ahead and write about it. I offer this space to all who are interested in Hinduism as a p..
miracleyantra.com - Submit an Entry: Tell Us About Your Favorite Hindu Blogs Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Here's your opportunity to tell us about your favorite Hinduism blogs. If you host your own blog, please go ahead and write about it. I offer this space to all who are interested in Hinduism as a p..
Hinduism & American Literature - Emerson, James, Melville, Whitman, Thoreau... Created: Thursday, September 29, 2005 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
The seeds of Vedic heritage grew roots in New England and flowered in the minds of the greatest of American writers, from your About.com Guide
Hindu Human Rights Report - The Plight of Hindus in South Asia and the Diaspora Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) released its 8th annual report on the discrimination against Hindus in countries across the world. This is the only annual Hindu human rights report in the US th..
Marriage Guidance for Indians Abroad - Marital Problems among Overseas Indians and Government Assistance Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Rising cases of failed and fraudulent marriages of Indian women with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) has prompted India's Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs to come up with a Guidance Booklet. Read an..
Hindu New Year: Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Nava Varsha, Navreh Created: Sunday, March 18, 2007 Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Characteristic of the Indian cultural mélange, Hindus in various states of India celebrate the new year in their own ways. Find out more about Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Nava Varsha and Navreh.
Vasanta Navaratri - The 9 Holy Nights of Spring Created: Saturday, April 16, 2005 Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Swami Sivananda retells the legend behind the 9-day ritual in springtime during which the devout Hindu seeks the blessings of the Divine Mother Goddess or Devi.
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu or Lord Gauranga (1486–1534) Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was one the most prominent Hindu saints of the 16th century and the most renowned and celebrated proponents of the Vaishnava School of Bhakti Yoga that centers around the unwav..
How to Make a Tulsi Compress for Headaches Video Created: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Make a tulsi compress for headaches in order to relieve your pain naturally. Here are some tips on how to make a tulsi compress for headaches.
Maharishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati & the Arya Samaj Created: Monday, February 27, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a Hindu spiritual leader and social reformer of the 19th century most famous as the founder of the Hindu reform organization Arya Samaj. Read about his life and teachin..
When is Holi 2012? Created: Monday, February 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Holi - the Indian 'Festival of Colors' is an auspicious occasion for the Hindus, widely celebrated as a festival across India and around the world. What is the date for Holi in 2012?
When is Diwali 2012? Created: Saturday, June 27, 2009 Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012
Deepavali or Diwali - the Festival of Lights is the biggest festival in the Hindu Calendar. What is the date for Diwali 2012?
Ekadasi - All About the Auspicious 11th Day of the Lunar Cycle Created: Monday, February 06, 2012 Updated: Monday, February 06, 2012
Ekadasi in Sanskrit means 'the Eleventh Day,' which occurs twice in a lunar month – once each on the 11th days of the moon cycle. It is a very auspicious time in the Hindu calendar and an imp..
Lord Kartikeya Created: Thursday, December 08, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Kartikeya, the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is a war god. The symbolism of Kartikeya points to the ways and means of reaching perfection in life.
Top Ten Tantra Temples Created: Sunday, March 04, 2007 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Your guide to the top 10 Tantra temples of India. Followers of the tantra path of Hinduism as well as people of the
All About the Hindu Temple Created: Monday, April 30, 2007 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Although it is not mandatory for a Hindu to visit a temple regularly, they play a vital role in Hindu society and culture. Learn about the basics of what a Hindu temple is all about.
The Main Tenets of Hinduism Created: Saturday, February 24, 2007 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Hinduism lacks any unified system of beliefs and ideas. A brief introduction to the main tenets, principles and disciplines of Hinduism.
The Kumbh & Ardhkumbh: Great Indian Bathing Festivals Created: Sunday, January 07, 2007 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
A primer on the great Indian bathing festivals - the Kumbh & the ArdhKumbh - where millions of people congregate to bathe in the icy waters of the holy rivers to wash away their sins.
Ganesh Chaturthi – How to Celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Created: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
About the Great Ganesha festival. Read how to celebrate this auspicious occasion and pray for inner strength and success in all your undertakings...
Who is a Hindu? Created: Monday, June 13, 2005 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
By definition, a Hindu is an individual who accepts the religious guidance of the Vedic scriptures. Thus, an Indian who rejects the Vedas is not a Hindu. While an American, European or Indian who d..
The Spiritual Genius of Swami Vivekananda Created: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Swami Vivekananda is one of most admired spiritual leaders of India. An inspiring spiritual and social leader, Vivekananda left an indelible mark in history with his teachings, which are studied ar..

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