Search Results for 'Hinduism'

How Hinduism Affect The Lifestyle Of Most People In Bali

Unlike any other island in largely Muslim-majority Indonesia, the island paradise of Bali is a colorful hodgepodge of Hindu religion and culture. Adhering to Bali Hinduism Hindu Dharma, the Balinese population showcases the culture and li [...]

Posted On : May, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

HINDUISM FOR CHILDREN

Hinduism is a religion that teaches us the way of life. In this world the importance of personal identity is at the top but so should be our spiritual and cultural identity. To introduce ourselves we generally give our name & professio [...]

Posted On : May, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

Sati Pratha in Hinduism - True Face

SATI PRATHA – AS KNOWN TO MODERN WORLD As far the common understanding about ‘Sati' goes, it goes as about burning of a widow. The hype of burning women goes with an explanation like this: if the husband dies in an unnatu [...]

Posted On : May, 14 2012 | Comments : 0

Hinduism in India

India is believed to be the birthplace of Hinduism. According to many historians, since 1500 BC many communities have been preaching and promoting Hinduism through the world. Hinduism believes everything as God and the world is created by [...]

Posted On : May, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Hinduism is the oldest living religion

The word Hindu is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu, the historic local appellation for the Indus River in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, and is first mentioned in the Rig Veda. The beliefs and practices of the pre- [...]

Posted On : Apr, 24 2012 | Comments : 0

The connections between Wiccan and Hinduism

Hinduism is regarded as one of the oldest world religions, and the world’s third largest religion. Hinduism is ancient, its beliefs, philosophies, gods and goddesses, practices and rituals are in the hundreds. Hinduism has many trad [...]

Posted On : Apr, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Hindus to honour Julia Roberts for devotion to Hinduism

Hindus to honor Julia Roberts for steadfast devotion to Hinduism Hindus have decided to honor Oscar winner Hollywood star Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman) for her unwavering devotion to Hinduism and her endorsing Hinduism in a way no Hollywoo [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Julia Roberts Applauded For Her Ongoing Devotion To Hinduism

America's leading Hindus are planning to honour actress Julia Roberts for her "steadfast devotion" to the faith, and for setting a good example to Hollywood stars. The Pretty Woman star confessed to being a practising Hindu [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Hinduism is a Way of Life, and Life tends to be Organised Ch...

I got this article forwarded to me on email, and I find it to be a very good one, one that traces the origins of the Vedanta schools of Hindu philosophy. Before posting the article, a brief overview. Vedanta literally means "End of t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Hindus hail Julia Roberts' firm devotion to Hinduism

It was nearly two years ago when Oscar winner Hollywood star Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman) confessed of being a "practicing Hindu", and she seems to be sticking to it devotedly. In her recent interviews to Indian media, she wa [...]

Posted On : Apr, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Hinduism and Homosexuality

I ran across a great piece by Prof. Anant Rambachan on Hinduism and homosexuality and thought it is worthwhile sharing. In particular, my favorite lines from his piece are as follows: There are important teachings in the Hindu tradition t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Mississauga Hinduism Summit to Present Hinduism’s Science, D...

Recent surveys are showing that many North Americans are leaning towards Hindu thought. At the same time, a study indicates that over 1/3rd of youth from Hindu families in North America may be converting out of Hinduism. While the growing [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Hindus awaken to Hinduism’s science in USA

Over 150 Hindus here attended the Hinduism Summit (Dharmajagruti Sabha) held in Balaji Temple Community Hall on 10th March. The audience listened raptly as the speakers addressed the threats to Hinduism from direct assaults, denigration t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

The pull of Hinduism

About five years ago, the notice board at Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, Chennai, said, “Lectures on Bhagavad Gita by Dr. Vasudevacharya (Australia) in English.” And Vasudevacharya turned out to be an Australian. Ayodhya Man [...]