(The Conversation) — Valentine’s Day often revives attention on romantic themes in literature. Stories are cited in media with the aim of helping people navigate the demands of the human heart on a ...

(RNS) — From Grammy winners to yoga teachers, the ancient art of sacred Hindu music is appealing to masses young and old across the world. (RNS) — The winner of the 2025 Grammy Award for best new age, ...

Nestled atop the sacred hills, the abode of Lord Venkateswara has long been celebrated as a veritable ‘Pushpa Mandapa’, a celestial pavilion of flowers. Every year, an astonishing 2.60 to 2.70 lakh kg ...

Centuries after his passing, the Maratha king Chhatrapati Sivaji is celebrated not merely for his prowess in warfare, but also for leading the faithful towards a godly life, at a time when there were ...

Lord Hanuman is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, celebrated for his unmatched strength, devotion, and selfless service. Unlike other gods who descend temporarily as avatars, Hanuman is a ...

In the annual north Indian festival of Karva Chauth, married Hindu and Sikh women don’t eat or drink from sunrise to moonrise in the hopes that their husbands will be blessed with longevity. While ...

Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860-1930', presenting 100-plus images of Hindu deities. Spanning from hand-colored woodblock prints to chromolithographic creations, this exhibit offers insights into the ...

Archana Venkatesan receives funding from the American Institute of Indian Studies in the form of a four-month short-term Senior Fellowship (June-Sept 30, 2024) to conduct field research in Tamil Nadu, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An image of a reclining Lord Vishnu with the alvar poets arrayed below him. The Nadar Press Ltd., Sivakasi, ca. 1920s. From the ...