The process of receiving an education, living ones adult life are undertaken according to religious rituals that form a part of the Shodasha Samskara or Sixteen Sacrament

Mar 11, 2010 – Harsh Nevatia

Religious rituals have significance at different levels. This article discusses sixteen of the most important "samskaras" or sacraments in a Hindu's life.

Feb 28, 2010 – Harsh Nevatia

Rishikesh is a Hindu pilgrimage venue that finds mention in the ancient scriptures and is a modern day center for Hindu learning as well.

Feb 15, 2010 – Harsh Nevatia

The festival of Holi is associated with Krishna and Radha playing with colors. However, the name derives from a mythological tale in which Holika is the protagonist.

Feb 8, 2010 – Harsh Nevatia

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is regarded as a healing mantra and moksha mantra. It is addressed to Shiva and considered as one of the most potent Sanskrit Mantras.

Jan 30, 2010 – Martin Bohn

Rama asking Sita to undergo the Agni Pariksha is one of the controversial episodes in Hinduism that evokes strong emotions. This article provides a dispassionate view.

Jan 26, 2010 – Harsh Nevatia

Frawley argues that the tenets of contemporary Hinduism spring from the Riga Veda, though the connection has been obscured by lack of understanding of the scripture.

Jan 9, 2010 – Harsh Nevatia

Hinduism is a synthesis of various diverse Indian spiritual traditions and folk cults. This article gives an overview over typical beliefs of the Hindu faith.

Jan 9, 2010 – Martin Bohn

Karwa Chauth fast symbolizes the sentiment that a woman has for her husband and is observed to get a good husband and seek his love.

Jan 2, 2010 – Shanti Mahadevan

Sage Atri was the first to predict solar eclipses and calculate their durations. References to this are found in The Riga Veda and The Pancavimsa Brahmana.

Dec 30, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia

Hindu leaders have treated all religions as different paths to the same God and have advocated harmonious co-existence of all religions.

Dec 8, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia

On Makar Sankranti, the biggest fair on the face of the earth called Kumbh Mela is held once in twelve years at the holy confluence of Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

Dec 7, 2009 – Shanti Mahadevan

Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival and a Rakhi symbolizes love, affection, and brotherhood. Every year a woman ties it around her brother's wrist for protection.

Dec 5, 2009 – Shanti Mahadevan

The authors reconstruct the origins of Hinduism and demonstrate that the civilization described in the Vedas is none other than the Indus Valley Civilization.

Nov 29, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia

Most Hindu deities are worshiped with their consorts alongside. This is based on the belief that the male-female duality is essential for the sustenance of the universe.

Nov 9, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia

A brief explanation about the tale of a man and his dog trying to enter in heaven. Would he leave his loving companion behind in order to celebrate the joys of paradise?

Nov 4, 2009 – Thais Campos

The Kalash is worshiped in every Hindu ritual, be it marriage or consecration of a home. Its significance has been explained in different ways.

Nov 2, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia

The tulasi leaf is steeped in legend. Its ritual marriage to God in the form of the shaligram stone is conducted in every Hindu household.

Oct 29, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia

56 items of food (chhapan bhoga) are prepared and offered to Govardhan Hill in a reenactment of the ritual began by Krishna.

Oct 13, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia

On Roop Chaudas Hindus undertake beauty treatments so as to look their best on Diwali day. The demon Narakasura was also slain on this day by Krishna.

Oct 11, 2009 – Harsh Nevatia