The concept of Murti (idol) Puja is something that is unique to the Hindu tradition. Why has so much importance been given to these...

Are cows important? And if so, why? Many Rishis (ancient Indian sages/intellectuals) have thought about this question for millennia and...

Ganesh Chaturthi: A Celebration of Wisdom, Prosperity, and New Beginnings Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi , is one of...

Janmashtami (also known as Krishna Janmashtami , Gokulashtami , or simply Janmashtami ) is the annual celebration of the birth of Lord...

Raksha Bandhan, the tying of a Rakhi is a national festival of India [Bharat] dating back to the Vedic era crossing boundaries of race...

Guru Purnima is a highly significant day, much more than just a festival- it's a symbol of deep spiritual and cultural celebration rooted...

Holi is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals which occurs on the Full Moon Day of Phalgun (February-March) each year. When gram,...

Maha Shivratri, meaning "The Great Night of Shiva," is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva....

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - the world is one family. Through our growing years, we are taught to avoid selfish pursuits and prioritise our...

Guru Nanak was a champion of women’s emancipation as far back as the 16th century. In Sikhism, women were given the freedom to pursue...

Be it to welcome the rising sun or to face the challenges of life, kids benefit a lot from the regular recitation of shlokas and mantras....

Lyrics Teri Santaan Hai – We are your children – Sung by Vandana Nirankari Teri Santaan Hai                              We are your...

There is but one God, whose name is truth. “Ek Onkaar Satnam”. These magic words mean ‘there is but one God, whose name is Truth’. This...

Self-knowledge is knowledge that you create for yourself, through a self-consistent approach. Self-consistency involves several...

Atman, soul – is it male, female or other variations of male and/or female? Is it he, she or they? Atman is none of these; it is neutral....

M K Gandhi regarded the notion of trusteeship as ‘India’s greatest gift to the world.’ The underlying principle of trusteeship is the...

In Sanskrit, philosophy is called Darshan Shastra. Darshan shastra, or philosophy, is the systematic study of fundamental questions about...

What Dhirubhai Ambani’s faith & resilience by Anil Ambani On Dec 28, 1932, in Chorwad, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India, Dhirajlal Hirachand...

Diwali is about mithai, scrumptious food, dinners with family, new clothes and all that goes with the celebrations, but what else can you...