Every Hindu household arranges some place in the house to exclusively use for religious purposes. The families of South Indian origin are known for their devotion to various deities. They feel theirRead More…

Indian festivals are as varied as the people of the country themselves. All communities, all regions and all sections have their own festivals. It is intended to keep alive the memory ofRead More…

The SwastikaDuring ancient times, a unique symbol was conceived to represent the Sun’s energy and benevolence. This symbol is popularly known as ‘the Swastika’. The word ‘Swastika’ means ‘well-being’ and its abbreviatedRead More…

A quick start on Hinduism, its basic scriptures and Gods are included. A Quick Start on Hinduism: What is Sanatana Dharma? Rig Veda says: “Ekam Sat, Viprah Bahudha Vadanti”, which means thatRead More…

There are many puzzling features in mythology, if taken as purely mythology, regarding the so-called gods. I say so-called because to my way of interpreting things, the gods weren’t mythological but flesh-and-bloodRead More…

You don’t have to step into the grasslands of Africa, travel through the dense rainforests or visit your favorite zoo to find a beautiful elephant. Gorgeous elephant paintings, exotic bedding and lovelyRead More…

Buddhism, contrary to Hinduism, is quite a homogenous path to liberation – the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths clearly define it. The difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that Buddhists do not considerRead More…

From all the cultures in the entire world, the Indians seem to have one that is truly unique and apart from the rest, dedicated to many gods and idols. The adoration forRead More…

It is believed that anything auspicious should be welcomed with some sweets items. ‘Muh mitha karwao’ (serve sweets to sweeten the mouth) is the statement ruling the lips of any Indian onRead More…

A number of individuals believe the thought of luck is silly. Yet many stand by it. That’s fine. Still a number of people throughout the world organize their lives around specific animalsRead More…