Hindu holidays, philosophy, history, and culture. Written for everyone.
Diwali is the most widely celebrated Hindu holiday in the world. Here is what it is, why it matters, and how it is celebrated.
Holi is the Hindu festival of colors and spring. It is joyful, loud, and deeply meaningful. Here is how it is celebrated in America.
Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival celebrating the goddess Durga. It is one of the most important and joyful holidays in the Hindu calendar.
Non-Hindus know Diwali as the festival of lights. Hindu Americans know it as something much deeper. Here is the real story.
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the world's most important philosophical texts. Here is what it actually says.
Karma is one of the most misunderstood words in the English language. Here is what it actually means in Hindu philosophy.
Dharma is the foundation of Hindu philosophy. It shapes ethics, law, purpose, and the order of the universe. Here is what it actually means.
Dharma is one of the most important concepts in Hinduism. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Here is what it actually means.
Hinduism has millions of deities. Here is how they fit together, starting with the Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Diwali is growing in America. Cities across the country now host public celebrations. Here is how Hindu Americans bring the Festival of Lights to life.
From the boardroom to the laboratory to the halls of Congress. Hindu Americans have shaped modern America in profound ways.
Millions of Americans grew up Hindu in a country that barely knew what Hinduism was. Here is what that actually felt like.