Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. Yet it is confined mostly to Indian Subcontinent and is also considered as one of the most tolerant religions in the…
For someone who does not follow any other religion or someone who does not follow Hinduism, the fact that Hindus have so many gods may appear to be rather strange.…
Lord Ganesha is a very popular deity for Hindus. One of the reasons that Lord Ganesha finds mention so often in any Hindu ritual is due to a well-known tradition.…
One of the grandest and enthusiastically celebrated festivals in India is Ganesh Chaturthi. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated across…
A great epic Ramayana said to have taken place 10 to 12 thousand year ago still leaves the footprint through various modern places where Ramayana events had taken place. We…
Indian caste system has been viewed by people as discriminatory where you are categorized as upper or lower caste depending on the family you are born. There is no doubt…
Bhai Dooj is the ultimate celebration of bond between brothers and sisters. While quite similar to Raksha Bandhan it has its own way of celebration and is more traditional and…
While all festivals across various cultures and religions celebrate human relationships, no other festival highlights the bond between a brother and a sister like Raksha Bandhan does. Raksha Bandhan is…
When you have a list of followers that includes names like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs and Daniel Goleman, you are bound to raise some real quriosity. It is a small…
No one told us what happened after the Mahabharata war. Mahabharata is indeed the greatest epic ever written. It has deep rooted impact on Indian culture, customs and even the…