"Mother Ganga" is described by ancient Hindu scriptures as a gift from the gods—the earthly incarnation of the deity Ganga. "Man becomes pure by the touch of the water, or by consuming it ...

Faith, in Siddharth Kapila’s book, is neither entirely absurd nor entirely transcendent; it simply is – a force as relentless ...

Know the timeless significance of Akshaya Tritiya, one of Hinduism's most auspicious days. Learn its mythological roots, modern celebrations, and more.

BJP leader Gyan Dev Ahuja's act of sprinkling Ganga water to purify a temple in Rajasthan has sparked controversy. The move ...

You should draw from the ancient texts to the stories of the gods to the holy sites along the banks of the Ganges River. Topics could include: Gain a basic understanding of Hinduism through the ...

The sacred city of Varanasi, on the River Ganges. Hindus visit to bathe in the water to wash their sins away One of the most important pilgrimages in Hinduism is Kumbh Mela. This is the largest ...