Hindu devotees offer flowers to gods and goddesses as part of worship rituals. Dinodia Photo/Corbis Documentary via Getty images In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, ...

In Hinduism, Gods do not stand alone. They are surrounded by symbols, animals, and natural elements that carry meaning beyond the surface. A snake, a squirrel, a mouse, a lion, or even a leaf each is ...

Symbols have always been a part of rituals, traditions, and even everyday activities. From the simple cross that convent school children are used to drawing in the air during morning prayers, to the ...

When we think of Hindu temples, images of towering gopurams (gateway towers), intricately carved pillars, fragrant incense, and rhythmic chants often come to mind. But Hindu temples are far more than ...

VARANASI, (IANS) – The court-appointed Commission to conduct videographic survey of the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex on May 19 submitted, to the court, its report which said the ...

At the corner of Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok’s noisy and traffic-clogged commercial centre, the Erawan Shrine offers a peaceful refuge for busy city dwellers. It houses a statue of Phra ...

Huge crowds of devotees gathered across India this month to celebrate the Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the birth of the deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed, round-bellied god of prosperity ...