Sandhyavandanam is a traditional Hindu prayer practice performed at the junctions of the day. The word sandhya refers to a meeting point, especially dawn,…
The story of Dhruva is one of the most memorable accounts of devotion in Hindu sacred literature. It tells of a young prince who experiences rejection, seeks…
Navaratri is a sacred period of nine nights dedicated to the Divine Mother and to the awakening of spiritual strength, clarity and compassion. For many…
Surya Namaskar, or sun salutation, is often introduced as a graceful sequence of yoga postures linked with breathing. Its deeper value lies in the attitude…
Ananda is often translated as bliss, joy, or spiritual delight, yet each English word captures only part of its meaning. In Hindu philosophy, ananda points to…
Ganesh Chaturthi honours Lord Ganesha, the beloved Hindu deity associated with wisdom, auspicious beginnings, discernment and the removal of obstacles. The…
In Hindu spiritual ecology, the cow is honoured as a living presence within the web of life. She gives milk, dung, companionship, nourishment and agricultural…
The mantra Om Shanti Shanti Shanti is among the best-known Sanskrit peace invocations in Hindu spiritual practice. It is traditionally recited at the beginning…
Ajapa Japa is the practice of allowing a sacred mantra to continue inwardly without constant, deliberate repetition. The Sanskrit term points to a “japa” that…
The kalasha, or sacred pot, is one of the most recognisable vessels in Hindu worship. Often filled with clean water and topped with mango leaves and a coconut,…
