The many depictions of Shiva, often captured beautifully in Shiva statues, showcase him as a handsome young man with smooth, ash-streaked...

The Mahayana tradition emphasizes the Bodhisattva path, where practitioners strive for perfect Buddhahood to guide others...

The Buddha tailored his teachings to his audience, using questions and real-life situations to guide them towards his perspective....

This beautiful depiction showcases a six-armed (Shashbhuja) Ganapati seated in comfort. His crimson hue reflects his connection to...

In Indian astrology or Jyotisha, Mangala is thus the third in the Navagraha or nine planets, a powerful, warrior deity, whose benevolence...

Shakti-Ganapati, symbolized by the golden hue of Lakshmi and the valorous saffron, embodies the union of masculine and feminine energies....

There are a total of 18 main Puranas, also known as Mahapuranas. Each Purana tells stories ranging from mythology to geographic...

He's a special form of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and auspicious beginnings. https://www.behance.net/gallery/201402147/Lakshmi...

Born out of the romance of Chandra, the Hindu Moon-God, and Tara, the wife of Jupiter, Budha, the planet Mercury has one of the most...

The name of this form of Ganapati is derived from his one-syllabled mantra, which is also his seed (bija) syllable....

Several varieties of Ganpati icons are available in our tare temples and archaeological monuments. Whether the number is 71, 50, 31, or...

In this article, we will break down these challenges into simpler “steps” and will create a guide for the readers, new and old, on how to...

Everyone knows Hanuman Ji from the Ramayana, the epic story of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana. He's that super strong monkey god with...

The Hindu iconography enables us to identify the respective deities in their visual or sculptural presentations. The symbolism also...

Decorative symbols and figures are used to represent the special powers of important leaders. Lord Ganesha, often shown with a red and...

Agni Dev, the fiery god who illuminates our lives and consumes impurities https://www.exoticindiaart.com/article/agni-hinduism-god-of-fir...

The Ganas, followers of the elephant-headed god Ganesha, are a colorful and lively bunch. Their appearance varies widely - some are plump...

The Hindu texts describe Shani as a god who protects order or Dharma. Let us learn a few things about Lord Shani, a powerful, popular but...

I have to write something on Father’s Day, I would like to remember these gems that I received from my father- they might not be as...

Have you ever heard of lucky charms that go beyond the four-leaf clover? In Tibetan Buddhism, eight symbols are believed to bring good...