Guides
Nobody Hands You a Program: Your First Visit to a Hindu Temple
Nobody hands you a program at a Hindu temple. Here is what actually happens on your first visit, and how to feel at home.
A Mandir Can Be One Shelf
You don’t need a puja room. A home mandir can be one clean shelf. How to set one up in a small apartment, and keep it going.
The Day the Temple Builds a Mountain of Food
The day after Diwali, many temples build a mountain of food. What Annakut is, the story behind it, and what to expect if you go…
When the Weather Turns, Ayurveda Starts in the Kitchen
The weather turns, and the kitchen is the first place Ayurveda looks. Warm food, ginger and regular meals for autumn, plus what…
The Hardest Pose Is the One Where You Lie Down
It looks like a nap. It’s the pose most people skip, and the one many teachers call the hardest. Why Savasana matters, and how to…
You’re Not Bad at Meditation
Your mind won’t stop, and you think that means you’re bad at meditation. It doesn’t. A plain way to start, on a kitchen chair, in…
The Boy Who Refused Death’s Offer
A boy waits three days at Death’s door, then turns down every treasure in the world for one honest answer. The story of Nachiketa…
The Gita on Your Shelf: How to Finish It by Gita Jayanti
Most Gitas sit unread on a shelf. Here is a realistic plan to finish all 18 chapters before Gita Jayanti on December 19 or 20,…
Why Your Festival Date Doesn't Match Your Cousin's
Why does your festival date differ from your cousin's in Hyderabad? A plain-English guide to the Panchang and its five parts.
Diwali 2026: The Five Days, Day by Day
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8. A day-by-day guide to the five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, for families…