Balrama : The unsung hero of Hinduism
Dr Dinesh Soni
Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, does not find a lot of significance in worship today. However, he existed as a very significant figure in Bhagavata Purana. The elder brother…
Dr Dinesh Soni
Krishna, Bhakti movement and regional worship
Introduction Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Krishna is widely known to be god of love, compassion, tenderness and protection. The…
Roots of Faith: The Symbolism of Trees in Hinduism
Introduction Once upon a time, inside the Hiranyagarbha, Brahma awakened from deep sleep. He looked around and he saw nothing. He felt lonely. And he decided to create life forms…
Spiritual Secrets from Hinduism : A Book Review
In recent times, we are seeing a lot of misconceptions being spread about Hinduism. Politicians are bringing posters of Shiva in Parliament. And they are saying different kind of analogies…
Walking the Sacred Path: The Tradition of Pilgrimage on Foot
As Shravan month starts; and the earth becomes covered by the carpet of green grass; we see thousands of Shiva devotees carrying water pots on their shoulder. The water pots…
Unveiling the Vedic Gods: The Divine Beings of Ancient Indian Scriptures
Temples and deities are an integral part of our society today. We see temples dedicated to deities like Vishnu (in forms like Krishna, Rama, Narismha etc), Shiva, Lakshmi, Shakti (in…
A Journey Through Maharashtra’s Ancient Caves
If we see the evolution of temple architecture over the time, our research would go back to almost 24 centuries. The time when Mauryas were ruling in the north and…
Temple Tales: The Art of Miniature Masterpieces
Building a temple is a very complex task for sure. Right from choosing design, procuring material and overlooking the construction; every step requires a lot of planning and careful watching.…
Hanuman : The embodiment of Power and Humility
Hanumana, the all powerful Hindu deity, is one of the most revered characters in Ramayana. Even though Ramayana is a story of Ram and Sita, the side character of Hanuman…
Exploring Ter : Satvahana era trade center and archaeologically important town
Introduction Periplus of the Erythraean Sea , the mid 1st century book describes navigation and trading opportunities from Roman Egyptian ports like Berenice Troglodytica along the coast of the Red…