Understanding the Importance of Sawan The month of Sawan is profoundly significant in Hindu traditions, primarily dedicated ...

In chic Soho, a Hindu temple offers itself as a spiritual oasis (RNS) — This weekend, members of the Broome Street Hindu temple in Soho will go to the banks of the Hudson River to perform the visarjan ...

India's cultural tapestry is woven with traditions so ancient that they often appear mystical, mythical, or purely symbolic. However, as modern science evolves, it keeps reaffirming one truth: many of ...

(RNS) — Religious rituals are sensory encounters. The smell of candles, incense, the taste of wine at Communion or prasad, the blessed food at Hindu worship practices: Each is aimed at involving the ...

A visit to the Datta Temple, a Hindu place of worship in Baton Rouge, is an experience both ancient and modern at once. Priests lead chants and perform rituals that have been practiced for millennia, ...

Navigating Hindu observances in Western workplaces requires clear, concise communication. Focus on brief explanations of ...

As we continue to work through the 12 main world religions, our latest faith feature is on Hinduism. With just over one billion followers globally, Hinduism is the third largest of world religions, ...

Bindi: A decorative mark on the forehead, worn by Hindu women (and members of some other religious groups), traditionally believed to be venerating an energy center of the human body or representing ...