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How The Hindu Creation Story Helps Explain Life Creation on Earth

The Hindu creation story explains the emergence of the Trimurti. These ancient gods go a long way to explaining the origins of the Universe....
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The Spiritual Lessons of the Ramayana

Together with the Mahabharata, the Ramayana is the Opus Magnum of Indian philosophy. Written by the ancient scribe, Valmiki, the Ramayana teaches us lessons...

Why Do Hindu’s Love Krishna?

Krishna, together with Rama, is the deity Hindu’s worship the most. But overall, Hindu’s have more of a fascination with Krishna. But why? After...

Chhath Pooja – the surviving “Vedic” festival of India

Chhath Pooja (Sanskrit: Surya Shashthi), however, is one popular festival in Nepal and eastern parts of India that appears to have its origins in...

Diwali – the day of Hindu home coming

We all know what Diwali is – the most important festival of Vaishnavite Hindus who celebrate the return of the popular king Rama from...

Navratri – The story behind a colorful festival

Navratri is a festival celebrated by Hindus by worshiping goddess Durga with lots of joy. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga killed the demon...