The blog post titled "Connecting with the Divine: The Significance of Temples in Indian Culture" explores the evolution of Indian temple...

Within Hindu belief, the basic elements of creation, preservation, and destruction are central to the Trimurti understanding. It...

This is an article about Meldi Maa, a Hindu goddess. It discusses her legend, her iconography, and her temples. Meldi Maa is a local,...

This is a blog about Pattachitra paintings. It discusses the history of Pattachitra paintings, techniques, and styles of Pattachitra and...

This is a blog about Tanjore paintings. It discusses the history, technique, and materials of Tanjore painting. Tanjore paintings are a...

This is a blog about Skanda, the Hindu god of war. It discusses his history, iconography, and stories. Skanda is the son of Shiva and...

Since its beginning, Hinduism has remained among the world’s oldest religions, yet it has the largest following, at over one billion...

The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj marks a rare celestial alignment occurring once every 144 years, attracting millions of pilgrims...

Basant Panchami marks the arrival of spring and celebrates the Goddess Saraswati, who symbolizes wisdom and learning. Celebrations...

The article on the Kurma Avatar describes Lord Vishnu's second incarnation as a tortoise. This form emerged to support Mount Mandara...

This post "10 Books to Celebrate India's Republic Day" recommends a selection of books that delve into India's history, culture, and...

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the greatest Hindu epics and the beliefs of Hinduism are illustrated in this holy Hindu scripture. It forms...

Vahanas are special animals or vehicles which are typically associated with each god or goddess in Hindu mythology. These vehicles are...

Unlike the more celebrated incarnations of Vishnu, such as Rama and Krishna, or powerful forms like Narasimha and Varaha, the Matsya...

This is a blog about Makar Sankranti. It discusses the different ways it is celebrated in India. Some ways it is celebrated include...

In the years passed, the Sahitya Akademi has put an accolade upon hidden gems within the ever-expansive spectrum of Hindi compositions...

This article is about the traditions of sun worship in Hinduism. It discusses the history of sun worship in Hinduism, from the Vedic...

This is a document about the Hindu festival of Makara Sankranti. It discusses the festival's origins and how it is celebrated in...

The Matsya Avatar is the first of Lord Vishnu's ten incarnations (Dashavatara) in Hindu mythology. In this form, Vishnu appears as a fish...

Indian shawls, including Pashmina, Kani, Jamawar, and Kullu, are timeless winter accessories that combine warmth with elegance. These...