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...

Love and Passion in Tantric Buddist Art : An article talking about the erotic art of tantra and tantric Buddhism....

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...

For many centuries, Lord Buddha paintings and artefacts have brought in bliss, prosperity, and wealth.  Both Hindus and Buddhists believe...

Ganesha, revered and regarded all across the country as the “Lord of Beginnings” and the “Remover of Obstacles” – he is the facet of the...

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...

The origin of textiles in India is dated back to the Indus Valley civilization in the 5th millennium BC. have existed for hundreds of...

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...

In these festivities, Ganesha deities are made of clay often decorated with fresh flowers and dainty lights set up in homes and even on...

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...

An illustrated biography of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh Faith, with a detailed account of his younger life and major incidents...

It is unfortunate that Buddhism's most enduring (and universal) contribution to the world has been insufficiently translated as...

A symbol of Bihar’s cultural richness in the modern world, Madhubani or Mithila Paintings are a prominent folk art form, known for its...