“People think anybody can recite the Bhagavata [Purana] and become famous,” Hemant Mani, 42, grumbled over the phone from his monastery in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. “Social media is giving people the ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India--Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival, which is ...

WE LIVE in a world of turmoil. The rules of engagement are tattered and torn, and those of us at the margins of power feel powerless. Where do we get a sense of principle, honour, and freedom of ...

The concept of Chiranjeevis holds special importance in Hindu scriptures. These seven immortal beings are believed to live across ages, guiding devotees and protecting dharma. The 7 Chiranjeevis ...

Ganga Dussehra, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates the descent of Goddess Ganga to Earth. Observed on June 5, 2025, devotees honor Maa Ganga's birth anniversary with prayers and holy dips, ...

Tulsi (Holy Basil) is one of the most important herbs in the world of spirituality and sacred living. Tulsi is not only a plant; it is a direct representation of purity, devotion, and spiritual ...

Brij Maharaj is a geography professor at UKZN. He writes in his personal capacity. While human rights are perceived as a Western concept, emerging strongly in 1948, it has been an important part of ...

Hindu devotees pray before taking a dip at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers on the first day of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, on ...

According to the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya tithi of Magh months Krishna Paksha begins on 18 January 2026 at 12:03 am and ...

We live in a world of turmoil. The rules of engagement are tattered and torn, and those of us at the margins of power feel powerless. Where do we get a sense of principle, honour and freedom of speech ...