Hinduism
Could The Growth In Popularity Of The Holi Festival Of Spring Lose Its Significance?
The Holi Festival of Spring is a traditional celebration growing in mainstream popularity, but will this result in a loss of culturally religious significance? To discuss this concern, Tushta Krnsa das, the director of the Denver Krishna Temple in Colorado, […]
‘Brahmastra: Part One — Shiva’ And How It Highlights Indian Culture
In this edition, we’re going to look at “Brahmastra: Part One — Shiva,” a film that may not have hit your radar and is now available on streaming services. It’s a sweeping, nearly three-hour love story that educates you on […]
Religion Free: The Appeal of Atheism in Today’s World
While religion has historically been an integral part of societies and cultures around the world, more and more people are embracing atheism. Atheism is the disbelief in a higher power or any type of deity. With atheism on the move, people […]
Vegetarianism: For Some Not Just a Practice, but a Religion
Some cultures chose vegetarianism based not solely on heritage but also their beliefs about humanity and moral strength. For example, Mahatma Gandhi, an active voice for the Hindu religion, once said, “I do feel the spiritual progress does demand at […]
Festivals around the world: Diwali
Every year, during the fall, an ancient Hindu festival called “Diwali” is celebrated. Diwali is also commonly known as “Deepavali” and it means the “festival of lights.” According to Hinduism Today, “the festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over […]