Getting to Know Ganesha on Ganesha Chaturthi
Shruti Bakshi delves into the significance of Sri Ganesha, one of the most enigmatic and lovable deities in Hindu culture.
Who is Krishna?
How can we understand this most colourful and attractive incarnation of the Divine? His exhalation is the Gita and his inhalation is the Leela, as Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev puts it. If we want to understand the nature of life, we must study the Gita but if we want to know the essence of Krishna, we must become his inhalation. We must approach with the devotion of Radha and Meera writes Shruti Bakshi.
Shravan, Month of Shiva
Some quick facts about this auspicious 5th month of the calendar in the Indian tradition.
Rath Jatra (Yatra) in pictures
The Rath Jatra (Chariot Festival) is one of the most colourful, enigmatic and important festivals in India and one of the oldest of its kind. Here are a few glimpses from the 2017 festival that took place from 25 June to 3 July.
What is the Amarnath Yatra?
Ever wondered why the Amarnath Yatra is considered so significant and what it’s all about? If you’re Indian, then here’s what your grandparents knew.
When Gautama became the Buddha
Buddha Purnima reminds us of our highest purpose, to realise our true, Buddha nature. Read about Gautama’s enlightenment and what other spiritual masters had to say about the Buddha.
The Yoga of Playfulness
Today, on the festival of Holi, all of India celebrates the colour and playfulness of life by drenching each other with water and colour and singing, dancing and making merry throughout the day. As a child, I recall being excited beyond limits on the eve of this festival. Waking up early morning on Holi day, all…
Spring of possibilities
Spring is always pregnant with possibilities. We worship Goddess Saraswati at this time to bring out the best in us.