Gods, Guns and Missionaries — exploding the myth of a singular, ‘true’ Hinduism
Hinduism is often imagined as a monolith of arcane and ancient rituals, in spite of the efforts of external invaders. In ...
Hinduism, Missionaries, and Modernity: A Historian’s Perspective
The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity, historian and author Manu Pillai explores the intersection of colonialism, religion, ...
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The Spirit of Hinduism and the Rise of Hindutva: What Sets Them Apart?
In today’s polarized world, the terms Hinduism and Hindutva are often used interchangeably, causing widespread confusion.
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What is the Kumbh Mela, the ‘largest pilgrimage in the world’?
The Kumbh Mela, which began January 13 in Prayagraj, northern India, is a 45-day Hindu pilgrimage during which millions of ...
Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India's mega Hindu festival
Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics and millions of pilgrims are taking dips in sacred rivers in the first of a series ...
Kali: Goddess of Death and Rebirth in Hindu Tradition
In Hinduism, Kali represents the vengeful feminine form of Vishnu, the protector of the universe. Vishnu, working in tandem ...
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From Robert Downey Jr to Julia Roberts: 8 Hollywood superstars who have deep faith in Hinduism
These Hollywood superstars have found inspiration and solace in Hinduism’s timeless teachings, embracing its rituals, ...
7-feet tall ‘muscular baba’ from Russia at Mahakumbh left teaching to become a sadhu
Originally hailing from Russia, the ‘muscular baba’ currently resides in Nepal. Reportedly, he adopted Hinduism about 30 years ago.
French woman's fascination with Hinduism brings her to Kumbh Mela
A 65-year-old French woman named Pascal, who has a deep-rooted love for Hinduism and Lord Shiva, has travelled to Prayagraj, ...
India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Millions of Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on earth ...