Far from being decorative or exaggerated, the multiple arms of Hindu deities serve as profound symbols of divine power, omnipresence, and cosmic function. Each arm, hand gesture (mudra), or weapon ...

Madras High Court restrains recitation of Nama Sankeerthanam in residential locality without Collector’s permission Observing ...

To give thanks to a powerful god for blessing him with a longed-for daughter, Sharma Muthu will skewer his tongue with a spear for Malaysia's largest Hindu festival.

Welcome to the fierce realms of mythology and folklore as we uncover the gods of war from cultures around the globe. From the Greek Ares to the Hindu Durga, we'll explore the captivating stories ...

Early this month, Sri Lankan Hindus in the capital, Colombo, celebrated the Vel Hinduism festival, which commemorates the victory of Sri Murugan, the Hindu god of war, over the forces of evil.

Demand for images of Hindu gods on currency sparks war of words between AAP, Oppn. BJP says ‘Kejriwal’s Hindu love’ has woken up just before the Gujarat Assembly election; Cong. calls for ...

Symbolism behind the Vahanas of Hindu Gods. By Kanakanjali Roy. Published on: May 14, 2025 05:24 PM IST ... Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and victory, rides the majestic peacock, Paravani.

Devotees offer flowers and flower garlands to Hindu deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; Ganesha, the remover of obstacles; or the warrior goddess Durga.

Hindu god may have inspired Cupid By Jeffery D. Long Feb 19, 2022 Cupid's reputation is mostly kept alive by Valentine’s Day, when Americans see chunky, winged babies splashed across greeting ...

The announcement that playwright Aditi Kapil's Hindu-based trilogy will premiere in Minneapolis in fall 2013 is attracting unfavorable attention from an organization that considers itself a ...

Around a dozen members of a right-wing Indian Hindu group lit a ritual fire and chanted mantras Wednesday asking the Hindu gods to help Trump win the U.S. presidential election.

Performing as one of Hindu-majority India’s most beloved gods means living up to the values enshrined in his inspiring life story, says Agnihotri, the actor playing Lord Rama.