Hinduism is the predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent with over 1 billion followers. Hinduism cannot be attributed to any single doctrine (or set of beliefs) and represents numerous traditions. Unlike other religions, Hinduism is a way of life, a Dharma (Sanatana Dharma), the law that governs all action. Origin…
comments offGautam Buddha was one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the world who conveyed the message of truth, serenity, humankind and equality. His theories and preaching became the base of Buddhism, one of world’s leading religions, followed by most people in Japan, China, and Burma etc. He is believed to…
comments offThe Rath Yatra is one of the most sacred festivals of Puri (in the state of Odisha), India. Coinciding with the Rath Yatra festival at Puri, similar processions are organized all around the world, where there are Jagannath temples with same spirit and devotion. It generally takes place in the…
1 commentThere are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be built the Vedic way. Generally, a temple should be located at a place where earth’s magnetic wave path passes through densely. It can be in the outskirts…
comments offSwami Vivekananda, considered to be a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India, was the chief disciple of the 19th century saint Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Swamiji is considered a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies…
3 commentsAs the temperature drops and the mercury south, devotees of the famous Sarasbaug Ganapati temple decided to adorn the idol with a woollen sweater and cap to keep the Elephant God warm. “I got the warm clothes specially woven. I had also got a special shawl made for the Sai…
1 commentOne of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and most likely the oldest in India, the holy city of Varanasi is situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an important place of worship by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains….
5 comments1. Contemporary Indian Society and Buddhism’s origin A keen observer of the world history may notice a pendulous motion. At one end of the pendulum’s swing is the society immersed in crass materialism, Pravritti (literally, action) and at the other end is the society engrossed itself in spirituality, Nivritti (literally,…
3 commentsWe are living in a modern society today. At least, we prefer to believe that we are! We shun anything non-modern or so called orthodox. We would like to stay in touch with the contemporary rather than the traditional, be it home furniture or our way of thinking or our…
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