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Long before temple architecture became grand, regulated, and sculpted into stone, Hindu spirituality was lived through forests, hills, rivers, caves, fire, and memory. The Shakti Peethas belong to that earliest layer of belief. These are not just temples but power points where the Divine Feminine was experienced directly, often without…

Across India, temples follow traditions that are far older than modern social systems. Some welcome everyone without distinction. Others restrict entry based on age, gender, or life stage. Among these, temples that restrict women’s entry often spark strong reactions, confusion, and debate. The issue is frequently framed as discrimination, but…

In the vastness of Hindu cosmology, Brahma is the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the force of dissolution and transformation. Together they are the Trimurti, three functions of the same ultimate reality. Yet ancient texts describe a moment when even these cosmic forces lost sight of that unity. The…

Lord Brahma is considered as the God of Creation in Hinduism. Being a key member of the Trimurti, along with God Shiva and Bhagwan Vishnu, Brahma is believed to be the divine architect of the entire universe. In fact, Lord Brahma is considered as one of the most merciful and…

Lord Shiva is one of the most powerful and revered deities in Hinduism. Being a Trinity God, along with God Brahma and Bhagwan Vishnu, Lord Shiva is considered as both the creator and destroyer. We can experience his presence as a transcendent yogi at Mount Kailash. It is believed Lord…

“एकं सद् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति।” Truth is one, but it is spoken of in many ways. Ask how many Shankaracharyas India has, and you may hear two confident answers. Some will say four. Others will firmly say five. This difference is not confusion born out of ignorance. It comes from…

Most people grow up believing one simple thing. If you want wealth, you worship Lakshmi. Clean the house, light lamps, pray sincerely, and prosperity will follow. This belief feels comforting and hopeful. But Hindu philosophy has never treated wealth as something that arrives only through wish or prayer. Hidden beneath…

In 1991, Mark Tully, by then the face of the BBC in India and one of the most recognisable foreign broadcasters covering the country, turned a critical gaze towards the English-language news media in India.

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय॥ Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to “follow” Hinduism. They grow into it through everyday life, through family habits, moral choices, festivals, food, and the way they are taught to understand success, failure, time, and responsibility. That is why many people…

Neem Karoli Baba is one of those rare spiritual gurus who taught important lessons on devotion and unconditional love through his actions and even through the miracles that he did. Even though he was never concerned about fame or prestigious positions, his philosophy and spiritual essence touched the hearts of…

Friendship is one of the purest and most powerful human bonds, and Hindu scriptures describe it as sacred, purposeful, and deeply emotional. Rooted in lived wisdom and spiritual teachings, friendship in Hinduism supports dharma, protects dignity, and heals inner pain. These stories go beyond mythology and reflect real human values…