Duga combines the energies of all the male Hindu Gods into one wrathful Goddess.
Ganesh: Hindu God Of Sccuess
Ganesh is the elephant Headed God of success, and is one of the most beloved Hindu deities in the world.
Ganga: Sacred River Goddess
While Ganga may have fallen from heaven and been relegated to earth, her role in the life of Hindus should not be underestimated.
Hanuman the Monkey King
Hanuman is so heroic and brave that this Monkey God has won the hearts of many Hindu devotees.
Kali: Hindu Goddess of Destruction
Kali is one of the most ferocious goddesses in Hinduism, but she is also crucial to the birth cycle of man.
Krishna: The Spiritual Warrior
Despite HIS complexity, Krishna is one of the most loved and well known deities in all of India.
Lakshmi: Hindu Goddess Of Fortune
Lakshmi is loved and admired, for her grace, and the gifts she bestows upon here devotees.
Parvati: Hindu Wife, Mother, and Devotee
Parvati might have been a disappointment to her parents, but she is often considered a role model for the ideal woman.
Saraswati: Goddess of Learning and Arts
Meet Sri Saraswati – the goddess so refined that she was able to tame the wild cravings of Lord Brahma.
Shiva: Hindu God of Destruction
Shiva is a contradiction in terms; at once a fearsome destroyer and yet also a calm, meditating spiritual seeker. And when he stops dancing, the universe collapses.
Vishnu: Hindu God of Protection
Vishnu and His Avatars are the most widely worshiped deities in the Hindu world, as Vishnu’s many forms are credited with tremendous achievements.
Buddhist Locket Or Bad Luck Charm?
What do you do when you get a Buddhist locket and immediately start having bad luck? Find out here…
Thai Temples In America: Wat Thai In The USA
A list of Thai Buddhist Temples in America, organized by state. Find a Thai temple near you.
Thai Buddhism: An Introduction
The Thai form of Buddhism is sometimes called Lankavamsa (meaning Singhalese or Sri Lankan lineage) because it was introduced to the 13th century Sukhothai Kingdom by monks from Sri Lanka, at the time that Sukhothai was the capital of what was to become modern Thailand. This form of Buddhism grew as the Sukhothai Kingdom expanded […]
The Rig Veda: Hinduism’s Early Bible
The Rig Veda is considered “The Ultimate Source” and is as close as there is to a Hindu Bible.
Mudras: Sacred Hand Gestures In Buddhism and Hinduism
Did you know that the different hand gestures all have a deep meaning in Buddhist and Hindu art?
Mahashivaratri: Celebration Of Lord Shiva
While many gods and goddesses have a day devoted to them, Shiva has a night devoted to Him instead.
The Mahabharata: A Hindu Epic of War, Virtue, And Salvation
The Mahabharata is one of the most important Hindu religious books. So why is it so misunderstood.
Who Is The Laughing Buddha?
What’s the difference between the big Laughing Buddha and the “real” Buddha? Read here to find out why many people get them confused.
How To Get A Hug From Amma
If you haven’t been hugged by Amma yet, read here to find out how you can get your hug.
The Holi Festival of Hinduism
The Holi Festival is one of the most colorful and vibrant of all Hindu celebrations.
What Are The Vedas
A reader sent us a question (actually several questions) by e-mail regarding the Vedas, which are the ultimate religious texts in Hinduism. They are the earliest texts and devotees believe that they are the ultimate authroity on religious and spiritual matters. While we have a page with some general information about the Vedas, we unfortunately […]
Hindu Temples In The USA
A brief list of the names of some of the Hindu temples in the USA. Please see our directory for a more complete list.
Hindu Glossary of Religious Terms
This Hindu Glossary explains many of the most important terms in Hinduism.
