Why is Laxmi Pujan done on Diwali
The Importance of Goddess Laxmi The word Laxmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksha, meaning to perceive or observe, and is synonymous with Lakhya, meaning aim or objective. Lakshmi …
Death as a Dissolutive Process in Hinduism
Death is almost always seen as a conclusion, a time when life, existence, and vitality abruptly end. Although life may slowly diminish, at death there is no contention that what …
A Beginners Guide to different Forms of Hindu Music
Hindu music is as old as the religion itself. It originates in the Hindu beliefs and tenets and the ancient Vedic philosophy. Hindu music can be classified as : Indian …
The Hindu Philosophy
In Vedanta darsana there are three main schools: Advaita, Visistadvaita and Dwaita. These schools interpret the Upanishads, Brahman-Sutras and Gita (together called prasthana-traya) and come to different final conclusions regarding …
Hinduism Role and Importance of Shiva
The word Shiva means welfare or auspicious. Shiva is known as “the Destroyer” and is the third God of the Hindu Triad along with Brahma “the Creator” and Vishnu “the …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Annapurna
Anna means ‘food’ in Sanskrit, and purna means ‘filled completely’.Annapurna is a Hindu goddess of food and cooking. It is believed that she is empowered with the ability to supply …
Hindu Holidays and Festivals Krishna Janmashtami
There are many different holy days within the Hindu religion, all of which are associated with different gods and are celebrated with different festivities. One of the most popular of …
Women and Hinduism
The participation (or roles) of women in Hinduism provides a fascinating study of one of the oldest religions. The Aryans, who settled northwest India, brought their patriarchal and family-oriented religion …
Fasting in Hinduism
Like Buddhism, fasting is a very important part of Hinduism. How fasting is observed will differ from one person to another, depending on beliefs and customs. One person will have …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Kali
Kali, a female goddess, is an aspect of the goddess Devi, who can function separately from Devi or be absorbed by Devi. Kali is therefore subordinate and represents one aspect …
A Look at Western Views Sacred Cows in Hinduism
When the average westerner sees a cow on the loose, he feels the urge to capture and control it. I happen to live in a ranching country, where any stray …
Sanatana Dharma
I was born to a Hindu family but was never taught the basic principles of Hinduism. Everything I have learned about the Hindu religion comes from reading about the language …
Bhajans Hinduism Ashram
I find being Hindu or Hinduism as more a way of life than a religion. Hinduism teaches a non-violent approach in life, respect for elders, going forward by looking backwards …
A Beginners Guide to different Forms of Hindu Music
Hindu culture has a rich and vast heritage of a variety of music forms of which devotional and classical music are most prominent. In true sense, Hindu music -‘Sangeet’ in …
The Hindus Fight Back with Reverse Conversion in India
We seem to have entered an era where certain individuals have suddenly become suffused with overwhelming religious zeal and I am not talking about Taliban-like groups. These are rational leaders’ …
Diwali When and What It Is
Diwali, the words come from Sanskrit Deepawali’, meaning rows of lights’ are celebrated on the Amavasya or the no moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik (October – November). …
Vedic Karmic Yoga
Vedic Karmic yoga or Karma yoga focuses on enabling you to regulate your mind, and through the mind to regulate all the actions you take in your daily life. This …
Understanding the Vedic Astrological System
A couple of weeks ago I stumble upon the Vedic Astrological House System, through a software that helps a person determine which houses make up their personality. And to my …
The Role of Karma in Choosing ones Parents
The family was originally created by God, as a spiritual relationship between God and his creation, and so the typical family human, or even including here the animal kingdom, still …
Celebrating Diwali
The celebration of Diwali lasts six days, beginning on the 12th day of the month of Kartik (as per the North Indian lunar calendar). The day before Diwali, in order …
The Links between Buddhism and Hinduism
If you’re practicing either Buddhism or Hinduism, you cannot deny that there are links that connect the two faiths. My mother told me that a lot of Hinduism’s teachings do …
The Tradition of Lights in Diwali
Diwali is the festival of lights lit by people to mark their happiness and festive mood. So common is the tradition of decorating your premise with lights that on a …
Reincarnation in Hinduism
Hindus support the belief that when a person dies physically his Atma (soul?)lives on and either takes on a new body or achieves freedom from this round of births and …
Bindi Hinduism Married Women Red DOT India Vermillion Wife Sindoor Kumkum DOT
For a foreigner, a bindi could mean nothing. It might at the most seem to be another piece of jewelry to enhance the beauty of the Indian woman. But did …
Divali in Trinidad and Tobago
“HERE every creed and race find an equal place…” the second to the last line of our national anthem is proven once again by the festival of lights. Divali, in …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Dhumavati
In Hinduism, Dhumavati is one of mahavidyas otherwise known as the ten great wisdom goddesses. Mahavidyas represent manifestations of the divine mother. Dhumavati is the divine mother at the time …
The Festival of Holi
Holi, the festival of colors is the most fun-filled festival of the Hindus. It’s an occasion that brings with it lots of joy and fun, music and dance and of …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Brahma
Meaning of symbols in Hinduism When we see any of the Hindu Gods pictures as statues, we see all sorts of things in their hands. There is more in it …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Shiva
“SHIV” is the real word not “SHIV + A” and in Vedic terms it means “only formless, omnipresent and almighty God”. Many religious leaders of this world argue that Hinduism …
Tulsi the Courtyard Plant and its Significance
Tulsi the Indian Basil plant often grown in the courtyards of Hindu families is a revered symbol of worship in the Hindu religious tradition. The name ‘Tulsi’ connotes “the incomparable …
Does Hinduism need to be Reformed
Hinduism’s Last Change To Reform “Hinduism”, the name given to the practitioners of Indo-Aryans’ Vedic Religion, also called as “Sanatan Dharm”, is today stagnating in a fast-moving geo-cultural world where …
Hindus Lord Ganesh Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is held on Chaturthi or fourth day of the Shukla Paksh or waxing moon in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapad. The day celebrates the …