Hinduism

Hinduism lays particular emphasis on the worship of the sun God: the source of all sustenance, the giver of energy, symbolizing the light of wisdom, courage and the fire of knowledge. The universe is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma, whose son was "Surya" or the sun god. ..... more >>

For centuries, Hinduism was a religion that advocated only Advaita -- 'There is only one God and he represents the Supreme Self in man'. more>>

Shirdi is an important Hindu pilgrim centre for all faiths. more >>

Remember the famous Manoj Kumar and Jaya Bahaduri movie- 'Roti, Kapda Aur Makan'? Well, 'makan' has a whole new meaning in the modern sense of the term. more >>

'Conversion' is a dirty word in India at the moment. So, here's a new word that's making the rounds; it's called 'reconversion'. And, its essential appendage is: Swastik temples. more >>

Vaishnavism traces its origin to the Vedas. It represents the devotees of Lord Vishnu.Vishnu the Protector is part of the Holy Hindu trinity of gods, which includes Shiva (the Destroyer) and Brahma (the Creator). more>>

Hinduism and Zorastrianism have several striking similarities. Both are Aryan faiths and originate from common sources. more>>

Wish to go on a pilgrimage? Click here for details on places of worship for Hindus. more >>

The Hindus believe that the Universe was a single entity and called it Brahmin. This soon came to be equated with a masculine form of God, named Brahma. more >>

The roots of Hindu Philosophy are the ideas of the vedas, called Shruti or 'that which is heard'... more>>