An avatar was the earthly incarnation of a Hindu god, and seen in other religions. Today, it’s a well-known word in films and ...

Hinduism needs to modernize.” This is being reiterated by columnists, activists, academicians, and social media personalities often without any clarity on what this “modernization” is supposed to mean ...

Understand the foundation of Hinduism. Consider and examine the ancient texts that defined Hinduism. Develop an overarching understand of the complexity of Hinduism and its early development. Review ...

Editor’s Note: Go inside the sometimes bizarre Aghori sect on the premiere episode of “Believer with Reza Aslan,” Sunday, March 5, at 10p ET. The article below was first published in April 2014. Suhag ...

Manu Pillai tells his audience how a Bala Murugan temple deity in Kerala’s Alappuzha district acquired the rather catchy moniker, “Munch Murugan.” When a small boy in the region fell ill, his parents ...

Here’s a look at Hinduism, the world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. “Hinduism” is derived from a Sanskrit word that means “dwellers by the Indus River.” There is no single ...

Hinduism, originating in India, has spread globally. India has the largest Hindu population, followed by Nepal. Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Pakistan also have significant Hindu communities. Sri Lanka, ...

Only one aspect of Hinduism is common for all the different variants: the varna hierarchy. This is my personal account of why I rejected this discriminatory religion. If Hinduism were just another ...

One of the oldest religions in the world, Hinduism houses many treasures of knowledge and wisdom. From the oldest Vedas that mentioned some of the most powerful mantras, to Gods and demons who fought ...