(CHAKRA) The Shiva Lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and used for worship in temples. This picture of an environmentally friendly Shiva Lingam was taken at a temple in Ottawa Canada around Shivaratri and is made of various fruits.
The Untold Story of Pakistani Hindu Refugees (Video)
Due to the tragic state of Hindus living in Muslim majority Pakistan, there are more and more hindus trying to seek refuge in neighboring India. However, due to many political influences the Indian administration has not fully given these hindus refugee status. Over the years there have been thousands of cases around the kidnappings, rape, […]
Picture of the Week: Lord Ganesha at Chinmaya School
(CHAKRA) This picture of Lord Ganesh was taken at the Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. A picture or statue of Lord Ganesh is usually present at the front entrance of any home or hindu-owned institution for good luck and blessings.
Did India (Hindustan) Benefit from the British Raj?
The idea that British rule in India was a force for good is not uncommon in Britain and even in certain sections of westernised Indian elite. Read right-of-centre British newspapers and you will regularly find articles and columns that glorify Britain’s colonial past, giving the impression that Britain was spreading the light of Western Civilisation […]
Why is Kali dancing on Lord Shiva?!
Kali is one of the best known, but poorly understood forms of the Goddess. She is dark destructive and terrible in image. She is allied to the forces of death and destruction. The most common image of Kali shows her dancing on Shiva. This article aims to give an insight into Hinduism’s use of such […]
Where Can We Find Hanuman?
By Rajesh Patel At one point in the Ramayana, Indrajit (Ravana’s eldest son) launched a massive attack against a section of Rama’s army, causing massive slaughter. When Jambhavan (the commander) arrived at the scene to survey the damage, the first thing he said was, “Is Hanuman alive?” Hanuman subsequently arrived at the scene and Jambhavan […]
Where Do Vedas Originate From?
This article was in reply to a question asked by a seeker, regarding the origins of the Vedas. (CHAKRA) Person XYZ asked: “Are Vedas God’s creation?” Now let us analyze this in detail by looking at each word. ‘VEDAS’… What does one mean by Veda? The word ‘Ved comes from the root ‘vid’, which means […]
The Meaning of OM (AUM)
This is what we hear about OM: The past, the present and the future are OM, And That beyond these three is also OM. – (Mandukya Upanishad) OM is the most popular and universally recognised Hindu symbol and also the most popular word in Hindu chants and prayers. It is the Divine Word and the originating sound of the universe. […]
Picture of the Week: Lord Shiva Statue in Haridwar
This is a spiritual outdoor statue of Lord Shiva ji that is placed by the Ganges river. It was taken and submitted by one of our readers on their trip to the holy Hindu city of Haridwar in India.
Why Hinduism? Why Bhagavad Gita?
By Vishnu Prakash Nangath (CHAKRA) Simple. Because Hinduism is not a religion; Bhagavad Gita is not a religious scripture. When we say “religion” here, we mean what it means today, and what the world knows by that term – a set of rules and guidelines that must be followed to enter heaven; a piece of […]
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