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Samskaras, or Hindu rites of passage, according to the ancient sage Panini, are the ornaments that decorate one's personality. They mark...

Nāga Panchami is a Hindu festival organized in almost every part of India. According to the Hindu lunar calendar the festival is held on Pan...

Hindus believe in the theory of "mahurats" or auspicious timings in every step in life - be it to begin a new venture or making an...

Thiruvaadhirai is one of the famous vradhas celebrated. This is the Thiruvaadhirai Nakshaththram in the month of Marghazhi (Maargasira). Thi...

The Hindu ceremony, a rite known as 'samskara', has many components and it is quite beautiful, specific and filled with chanting, Sa...

Why do we celebrate Diwali? It’s not just the festive mood in the air that makes you happy, or just that it's a good time to enjoy bef...

The annual ancestor-worship or 'Pitri-Paksha' is a period that is observed during the dark half of the Hindu month of 'Ashwin....

September 21, 1995. The bewildering news that Lord Ganesha is drinking milk spread across the world like wild fire - faster than ever! I was...

Varalakshmi Vratam or Varalakshmi Vrata is a special ritual performed by married women in South India, particularly in the regions of Andh...

Bhairava ( The Wrathful ) is one of the more terrifying aspects of Shiva. He is often depicted with frowning, angry eyes and sharp, tiger...

There are seven days in the week. A different God governs each day. Depending upon the purpose of the fast, one fasts accordingly. A commo...

Vrats are votive fasting rites which are practiced throughout India. The observance of Vrats spans religious boundaries, social classes an...

You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is yo...

Our concept of ‘ ishtadeiva ’ encourages us to worship God through our favourite deity or avathara , but every Hindu will worship the elep...

Although Mehendi is generally used in many Hindu festivals and celebrations, there's no doubt that the Hindu wedding ceremony has beco...