Culture
Karnataka CM Bommai is set to free temples from government control
If there is one BJP-ruled state which is emerging as a model for all others, it is the state of...
The Philippines: A land of Shiva, Ganesha and Sanskrit, lost to Spanish and American conquests
You know things have changed when a country cannot identify its original name. The Philippines got its name in 1544,...
How UNESCO’s world heritage status hurts the sanctity of Thanjavur’s Brihadisvara Temple
With people in the country becoming financially capable to boost tourism, the tourists are increasingly looking for ‘new’ sites to...
Hinduism in Malaysia
One of the unique aspects of India’s Cultural Heritage is that we have persevered with our traditions and customs throughout...
The colour green is not exclusive to Islam
The colour ‘green’ has been appropriated by one community. This community has every religious symbol donning green. Islam and the...
Bali – The Indonesian island that is more Hindu than many places in India itself
Indonesia is predominantly a Muslim country with around 86% of the population practicing Islam, however, the island of Bali is...
Caribbean Islands: A place of Sun, Sand and Sanatana
Caribbean Islands are often seen as a place of leisure where tourists hop across to enjoy the warm climate and...
13: PM Modi chose an unlucky date to inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Complex because it’s not unlucky
Most unquestioned superstitions have vast swathes of unearthed history behind them. If people do not muster the courage to question...
Triveni and Saraswati Sindhu Civilization – A CSIR NGRI study can lead us to a pathbreaking revelation
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) has made an interesting discovery under the Sangam of...
The story of how Kashi Vishwanath Mandir was destroyed, restored and finally re-established
The Kashi Vishwanath Mandir at Varanasi has stood the test of time. Varanasi is the centre of Hindu civilisation. It...
Hinduism in Suriname: How migrant workers created a mini-India in South America
Suriname is a country located on the northeastern coast of South America, nestled between two countries viz. Guyana and French...
Hinduism in Fiji: How Hindus settled there and their current status
Fiji – a tiny island country in the South Pacific Ocean, has a considerable Hindu population. Like many countries across...
