The list goes from simple stand-alone diyas at the altar to magnificent wall pieces with wicks to give a regal look to any space,...

This is an article about the ways Dussehra is celebrated in different states of India. It discusses the cultural and traditional...

The knitting together of form and color into a coordinated harmony is the hallmark of this art. Form and color are so blended that the...

This is an article about the Hindu goddess Ganga. It discusses her origins and descent from heaven to earth. Her role as a purifier is...

This is an article about the Samudra Manthan, a Hindu myth about the churning of the ocean. It discusses the symbolism behind the...

This is an article about the Hindu goddess Parvati. It discusses her various names and titles. Parvati is the most celebrated of the...

Delve into the enchanting tale of Sati and Shiva, an extraordinary saga of love, sacrifice, and transcendence that unveils the secrets of...

This article recounts the heroic battle between Indra and Vritra, a story which has origins in the Vedas. However, since you are my...

A Kali in Every Woman - Motherhood and the Dark Goddess Archetype : This article tries to unravel the mysteries entwined with Goddess...

Lord Ayyappa is a popular Hindu deity in the Indian state of Kerala and is associated with the Sabarimala temple and pilgrimage. The...

While the story of Shakuntala is best known through the play of the same name by Kalidasa, the story originally occurs in the...

The Charvaka (sweet-talkers), also known as Lokayata philosophy, is a heterodox Hindu philosophy named after its founder and often...

This article describes the spiritual symbolism behind sacred Indian symbols, ruling the popular imagination even today....

Ganesha is the supreme god of the Hindu Pantheon, widely identified as the elephant-headed deity who removes obstacles, bringing good...

The division of distinction that separates art and culture from science is artificial. In ancient times, all the innovative thoughts and...

Sita - The Silent Power of Suffering and Sacrifice : This article talks about the supreme sacrifices and suffering of Sita - daughter of...

Vishnu is one third of the gods in the holy Hindu triumvirate, along with Brahma and Shiva. Considered the second god, Vishnu is known as...

An article on the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu mythology and their symbolization of various aspects of feminity. Kali and Tara are shown...

In Hindu mythology, few women stand out as much as the character of Draupadi. Draupadi is the wife of the five Pandava princes in the...

Mother Goddess as Kali - The Feminine Force in Indian Art: An article exploring symbolism behind the Great Indian Goddess Kali, using her...