Hindu traditions

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: 10 Beloved Bhogs to Offer Lord Ganesha for Divine Blessings

Devotees across the country are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm, bringing home beautifully adorned idols of Lord Ganesha. Read on to know 10 delightful treats to offer to Lord Ganesha!

Sep 07, 2024, 11:32 AM IST

8 Essential Rules For Welcoming Laddu Gopal On This Janmashtami Celebration

Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, is a time of great joy and devotion for many households. One beautiful tradition is welcoming Laddu Gopal, the child form of Krishna, into your home. Welcome  Laddu Gopal  with certain customs which you can  follow with care and devotion.

 

Aug 23, 2024, 13:22 PM IST

Battle over Sabarimala is purely political, not about religion, gender equality or culture

The controversy over Sabarimala is about the agendas of some who are seeking a political right to enter the temple as if it were a public place, not a special place of worship for a particular community.

Jan 18, 2019, 16:12 PM IST

Hindu temples are targets of systematic oppression by government, courts

Hindu temples are often owned and run by the state, and governments have no problem using temple revenues for things that have nothing to do with temples or Hinduism.

Jan 17, 2019, 14:29 PM IST

Five reasons why you must light an oil lamp at home everyday

In this post, we will tell you why you must light an oil lamp at home every day.

Nov 18, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

Reasons why idols are worshipped in Hinduism

Idol worship helps devotees comprehend the abstract and formless.

Feb 25, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

Why married women in India apply sindoor – Here are the reasons

Sindoor is much more than a symbol of marriage. 

Feb 18, 2016, 09:36 AM IST