Most of us are accustomed to living life according to linear beliefs and patterns of existence. We believe everything has a beginning, middle and an end. But Hinduism has little to do…
Category: People & Culture
Dating and Various Calendar Systems of the Hindus
“We live in reference to past experience and not to future events, however inevitable”, said H G Wells. No wonder our ancestors made special efforts to record their past. And that’s how…
Buddhist History
Buddhism was first founded in India around 500 B.C. by Buddha. It is the dominant religious force in most of Asia (India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet). Today, there are about…
Jagannath Temple
Situated on the eastern coast along the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Orissa offers to magnificent temples, sunny beaches, colourful wildlife, traditional tribal culture and a rich heritage. While several…
Vrindavan Temple
Vrindavan, around 15 km from Mathura, is a major place of pilgrimage, on the banks of Yamuna . Attracting about 5 lakhs pilgrims every year, it is noted for its numerous temples-…
What is Buddha
A Buddha is a person who has developed all positive qualities and eliminated all negative qualities. A Buddha was an “ordinary” human like you and me before he/she became enlightened. Enlightenment is…
Hanuman Jayanti
The birthday of Hanuman – the supreme devotee of Sri Ram is celebrated on full moon day of the bright lunar phase, in the Hindu month of Chaitra. The most powerful and…
The Sun Temple
Built in 1026 A.D. during the reign of King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty, the Sun temple is dedicated to the Sun God. This temple, though ravaged by Mehmud of Gazni,…