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What Are the Symbols of Hinduism?
Immerse yourself in the symbols of Hinduism and the ancient deities that they representWhile most people are familiar with the Hindu om popularized through meditation or the delicate lotus blossom that serves as India’...
6 Lord Ganesha Mantras for Positive Energy, Wealth, and Blessings
Carve a pathway to success and prosperity with these Vedic chantsGanesha is one of the most widely worshipped figures in Hinduism, and devotees often chant mantras to remove obstacles and bring success to any major endea...
What is a Bindi? The Big Impact of a Small Red Dot on the Forehead
The significance of why Hindus wear marks on their foreheadYou’re walking down the street when you notice a woman with a red beauty mark between her brows. Another woman approaches her with the same red dot on her fore...
How to
Celebrate Dussehra at Home
Also known as “the day of victory”, Dussehra is the 10th and final day of Navratri, the Hindu festival that worships the goddess Durga. It typically falls in October and kicks off the preparation for Diwali, which be...
How to
Make Rangoli
''Rangoli'' is a traditional Indian sand-painted design often seen during ''Diwali'', the Indian festival of lights. Historically created on floors inside and outside of homes, Rangoli can be made in a wide variety of de...
How to Perform the Shiva Abhishekam Procedure at Home
Harness the religious benefits of the abhishekamShiva Abhishekam is an important ceremony in the Hindu religion where worshipers praise the god Shiva by giving his lingam, or sacred relic, a ritual bath.. 11 July 2025. W...
How to
Perform Puja
In the holy scripture Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna proclaims "patram pushpam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati tad aham bhakty-upahritam ashnami prayatatmanah" "He who offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flow...
How to
Celebrate Diwali
Diwali is the Festival of Lights, a 5-day celebration to honor the triumph of good over evil and new beginnings.. 11 July 2025. In 2023, Diwali goes from November 10th to the 15th, with each day carrying its own special ...
How to
Worship Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva is an important god that is worshipped in a sect of Hinduism called Shaivism.. 11 July 2025. He is responsible for the destruction of the universe, with the goal of recreating it. This powerful god is known fo...
How to
Celebrate Janmashtami
Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna.. 11 July 2025. In the Gregorian calendar, it typically falls somewhere in August and September each year. ...
How to Celebrate the Holi Festival
Fun ways to celebrate the festival of colors for all agesHoli is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. The festival is celebrated over the course of several days, usually in the second week of March. Ho...
Who is Dattatreya? (All About the Hindu Deity)
Learn more about the birth, path, and legacy of the immortal guru Hindu traditions recognize many deities, gods, teachers, and other spiritual and historical figures.. 08 August 2024. Dattetreya is one such figure, and ...
How to
Celebrate Hanuman Jayanti
Many gods are celebrated within the Hindu culture. One of those gods is Hanuman, a monkey god who is a disciple to the powerful Hindu god, Rama. Hanuman is revered for his tireless devotion to Rama. The birth of Hanuman ...
