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The author has turned the spotlight on the rulers who shaped the seven iconic temples in her book -- the Cholas, Hoysalas, Cheras, Rashtrakutas, and Khmers ...
India's contributions to mathematics are well-documented. The concept of zero, the decimal system, algebra, and trigonometry ...
Following the Nielson Report on the status and influence of Asian Americans in the US CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA summarises the extent to which persons of Indian origin particularly Hindus have contributed t ...
The Dus Mahavidyas, ten powerful goddesses in Hinduism, embody different aspects of the Divine Feminine, offering wisdom and ...
The journey to Mansarovar and Kailash is considered one of the most arduous pilgrimages in Hinduism, but one that is believed ...
Gandang Ahung is not only a cultural heritage but also a way for the Dayak Katingan Awa people to understand life, death, and ...
Lakshmi Panchami, which falls on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, is an important day in the Hindu calendar dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. This festival is observed ...
Brahma, in Hindu cosmology, is the creator of the universe, symbolizing wisdom, purity, and creation. He disseminates spiritual knowledge through which a new enlightened consciousness can be formed.
How did the mythology of Alakshmi evolve in contrast to Lakshmi, and what role does she hold in Hindu cosmology? “In Hindu cosmology, both goddesses are believed to have emerged during the churning of ...
Dhanteras is heavy with mythology and is predominantly associated with Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean. This is considered one of the most significant events in Hindu cosmology.