When people think of Manasa Devi, they often picture the famous temple in Haridwar. Perched atop the Bilwa Parvat in the Shivalik Hills, it is one of the most well-known shrines in North India. Every ...

As we continue our climb, I meet 59-year-old Pushpa Devi from Banaras. I stare at her in wonderment when she tells me this is her 45th visit to the temple. She is equally bewildered to hear this is my ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Religious statesman and president of the Universal Society of Hinduism Rajan Zed released a statement today, urging Blizzard and Activision to remove ...

Blizzard is in hot water again, following what some believe to be a trivializing depiction of Hindu goddess Kali. Rajan Zed, a representative of Hindus, has urged the company to remove the Symmetra ...

Millions of Americans practice yoga as a workout, a spiritual exercise or a combination of the two. Those who wonder if their pigeon pose or sun salute carry centuries of Hindu tradition from India to ...

Mahalaya is just a night away. In less than a day, Bengal is ready to wake up at 4 am in the morning to the sacred chants of Birendrakrishna Bhadra’s Mahishasuramardini as the auspicious Devipokkho ...

Kannada actress Prathama Prasad, known for her acting skills, is praised for playing the role of a goddess on-screen. Inspired by Ramya Krishnan, she feels lucky to have received such roles but ...