Tag: Hindu

The ruling and calls increase pressure to counter what amounts to a campaign against Muslims on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government as well as his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological cradle, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS, a five million-stro...

In every Hindu home, you will find a small home altar or mandir for the proper worship of the home’s murtis. A murti is an embodiment of a Hindu god in any form which is usually a statue of the god or goddesses. Although, we do believe that God resides in anything you are surrounded with, we d...

The origins of Globalisation is sometimes placed in the modern era with the discovery of trade routes. If we go further, we can also see its roots in the ancient world through Tyrian/Phoenician civilizations, trading in their famous purple dye, whose success can also be attributed to the invention o...

One of the most striking features of the Hindu calendar system is its intricacy. It offers a multi-dimensional method of structuring time, combining information about lunar days, solar days, lunar months, solar months, the movements of the Sun and the Moon about stellar constellations, and other ast...

Growing up in a traditional Hindu family, we did a lot of Pujas. My mom does a Puja every Tuesday and Saturday. Not that Pujas are a must thing that we have to do, it was her choice to do it. There were a lot of times I asked my mom and dad why we do certain things and they did not have an answer ...

Although it should be mentioned that this is not the only definition and therefore should be discerned carefully as to not lump every school of Dharmic thought together. For example in certain traditions, these incarnations can also be viewed as an illusion, but more on that later on. Sketching a br...

Ancient Indians or today’s Hindus extensively make use of Panchang/Panjika for all important things in life. The usage of panchang has been there since time immemorial. We can rightly claim it is a spiritual as well as scientific calendar. Since ancient times, Panchang has been used by people ...

As a confirmed atheist who believes all religions are false and superstitious, I identify as a Hindu. This may seem contradictory, but Hinduism, unlike other religions, accommodates atheistic philosophies that resonate with me. The Acceptance of Atheism in Hinduism: Hinduism is unique in that it...

There has been this growing sentiment recently that the Bollywood film industry is inherently anti-Hindu and is destroying Indian culture. Is this true? Well, the answer is not very straight. Are there movies in Bollywood made with specific propaganda? Yes, why not? We have to understand that a film...

Spanning 183 acres, standing 191 feet high and costing over $100 million, the largest modern Hindu temple outside of India has opened in Robbinsville, New Jersey -but not without controversy. The breathtaking temple consists of a mandir made of intricately carved Italian marble, 10,000 ...

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview “Keshav,” a young Hindu American who had been coerced into converting to Islam by his friends. A chance encounter with a Hindu American social media influencer led him to reconsider his conversion. (You’ll find links to the interv...

Both mathematics and astronomy, cornerstones of modern science, can be traced back to ancient Hindu thought. Indian mathematicians and astronomers have left an indelible mark on modern research with their groundbreaking innovations including zero, the decimal system, advanced trigonometry, and preci...

Lord Narayan, also known as Lord Vishnu, is considered one of the principal deities in Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Narayan is believed to have taken 24 avatars (incarnations) on Earth to preserve righteousness and restore cosmic order. Each avatar represents a unique aspect of Lord ...

That’s all for now, I’ll make a similar map at some point for Sikhs. Sources: 2011 Census of India, 1941 Census of Punjab, and the 1911 Census of Punjab. Patiala, Nabha, and Jind Tehsil figures from 1911, adjusted for 1941 population change using neighboring Tehsils for Malwa (Faridk...

The history of ancient Hindu kingdoms and Empires in India is a fascinating journey through time. It’s a tale of great dynasties, Powerful Rulers, and Rich cultural Legacies that continue to influence Indian Society even today. Photo by Darshan Patel on Unsplash One of the Ea...

Have you ever wondered how people lived in the earlier times when there was no Gregorian Calendar? Or if there was any other calendar existed before the contemporary calendar? If not, then in this article, I will take you to the Hindu Calendar that came into existence way before Gregorian one. ...

Diet in Hinduism differs from its sundry religions. The medieval and historic Hindu texts endorse ahimsa or non-violence towards all live organisms, including humans and animals, because they suspect that it decreases the risk of animal deaths. Most of the Hindus stick to a he...

The subject of truth in this case is whether the stuff mentioned in the scripture is real or not. The basis is based primarily on tangible evidence, followed by written evidence, followed by logical reasoning. Indian civilization is at least in the range of 200,000 years to 400,000...

Dogs have been referred to as ‘Shvan’ in many Vedic verses and have a deep meaning in Hindu mythology. Right from being worshipped in parts of Sikkim and North Bengal, dogs have been the mounts of fearsome gods like, Kalabhairava. They are also considered protectors of the gates of heave...

Yesterday I went with my wife and her niece to explore the shops and sights around Jew Town in Fort Cochin. After arriving, the girls soon found a little boutique to browse in. With some time on my hands, I decided to check out the nearby Dutch Palace across the street. Jew Town, Cochin, Kera...

The ruling and calls increase pressure to counter what amounts to a campaign against Muslims on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government as well as his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological cradle, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS, a five million-stro...

The Hindu religion is the oldest religion whose origin can be traced back to prehistoric times around 5000 to 10,000 BC. So it is no wonder that many of the myths, beliefs, and mythologies surrounding the religion are just as old. In fact, given this timeline, many of these mythologies may have gone...