Traditions

Santhara: The Jain Path of Peaceful Departure

Among the many spiritual practices of India, few are as profound and misunderstood as Santhara (also called Sallekhana). Practiced by…

6 months ago

Bharatanatyam: The Dance of Devotion

Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest classical dance forms of India, is more than performance—it is meditation in motion, a sacred…

6 months ago

Veena: The Instrument of Saraswati

Among the many sacred symbols of Sanātana Dharma, few are as evocative as the Vīṇā, the stringed instrument held by…

8 months ago

Jyotiṣa: The Science of Time and Stars

In the vast universe of Sanātana Dharma, Jyotiṣa shines as the eye of the Vedas. The word itself comes from…

10 months ago

Guru–Śiṣya Paramparā: The Eternal Flow of Knowledge

In every civilization, knowledge has been transmitted across generations. But in India, this transmission was not merely a process of…

1 year ago

The Secret of Gopurams: Gateways to the Divine

When one thinks of temples in South India, the towering gopurams immediately come to mind. These majestic gateway towers rise…

1 year ago

Why Every Temple Has a Kalasha on Its Tower

If one observes carefully, every Hindu temple, whether large or small, ancient or modern, has a distinctive feature at its…

2 years ago

The Sacred Yajña: Fire as a Bridge Between Worlds

From the earliest hymns of the Rigveda to the living rituals performed in temples and homes today, Agni (fire) has…

2 years ago

Rangoli & Kolam: Sacred Geometry at the Doorstep

Across Bharat, every dawn awakens with a ritual that is as humble as it is profound. Women step outside their…

4 years ago

Nāgara Panchami: The Worship of Serpent Energies

Among the many festivals of Sanātana Dharma that honor the powers of nature, Nāgara Panchami—the worship of serpents—stands out as…

5 years ago