(RNS) — After the Hindu Heritage Youth Camp’s first year at its new campsite, these summer campers look back on a summer of education: for youth, by youth. (RNS) — As the school year begins, many ...

In Hinduism, it is a sacred belief that if one dies in the sacred city of Kashi (Varanasi), Lord Shiva himself whispers the ...

Cambridge, Mass.—At the Vigil tonight, in my neighborhood church (I go to my regular parish in the morning), I enjoyed as always the first hour in particular, the actual Vigil: the lighting of the new ...

Spiritual teacher Premanand Maharaj has voiced concerns over the trend of wearing clothes printed with Hindu mantras. He believes that these sacred verses are meant for the heart and chanting, not for ...

When Sushma Dwivedi started seriously thinking about performing wedding rites and other Hindu religious blessings in New York City and elsewhere, she knew who she needed to talk to - her grandmother.

It was compiled over 3,000 years ago, in the Punjab-Haryana region, and orally transmitted meticulously by men who came to be known as Brahmins, who were so focussed on the pronunciation, that over ...

Navratri is a Hindu festival that lasts for nine days and celebrates the Goddess Durga. It is a time for spiritual practices such as fasting and meditation, as well as cultural celebrations like ...

Hartalika Teej fast is observed on Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhado month. Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva are worshipped. On this day, unmarried girls observe fast for the desired groom and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. AUGUSTA — The Maine House of Representatives and Senate will open their June ...