Parikrama is more than walking in circles. It places the divine at the centre, moves the devotee around it and leaves the ego ...
When we think of Hindu temples, images of towering gopurams (gateway towers), intricately carved pillars, fragrant incense, and rhythmic chants often come to mind. But Hindu temples are far more than ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center left, performs rituals during the opening of the temple dedicated to Lord Ram in Ayodhya, ...
CONCORD — The Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple stands resplendent, adorned by a mosaic of art, culture and spirituality. Inside, chants of vedic mantras echo alongside traditional songs from barrel-shaped ...
Robotic elephants are slowly making their way into Hindu temples in Kerala. Supporters call them a cruelty-free alternative, while critics believe live elephants remain an inseparable part of ...
Introduction: Hindu temples : social histories. The temple and royalty. Introduction to temple and royalty / Salila Kulshreshtha ; The sacred geography of a medieval capital : Hampi-Vijayanagara--a ...
AYODHYA, India — More than 30 years ago, rioters destroyed a historic mosque in this holy Hindu city — a seismic event that critics say continues to help transform India from a secular democracy into ...