I started teaching in 1977, and across my nearly 50 years, I noticed that students were always interested in the history of ...

Mahashivratri, observed on February 26, 2025, is a night dedicated to Lord Shiva with rituals including fasting, chanting, ...

The History Lecture Series hosted their second installment of “River Histories” on Jan. 29 with a lecture presented by ...

With lots of time, mourners can journal, peruse photo albums, and contemplate how to carry the legacy of their loved one into ...

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, ruled by Jupiter, is an auspicious day to seek blessings from Ajikapada, a form of Lord Shiva symbolizing stability and transformation. Worshipping Ajikapada aids in ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...

Trishul, the divine weapon of Lord Shiva that is also known as the ‘Trident’ is a symbol of protection, fearlessness, and the removal of evil. Some also believe that the three ends of the ...

A symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Public Domain/Greek Reporter Illustration The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day.

Parasuraman, the Shiva Vishnu board member, described Hinduism as “like a philosophy,” noting that there is an immense amount of symbolism and reasoning behind every ritual that Hindus practice.

Aghoris consider Lord Dattatreya their guru and believe Shiva is the path to salvation. Adi Shankaracharya is regarded as the guru of the Naga tradition. Naga Sadhus live a life of celibacy and remain ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Is there a Marian symbolism related to the moon? Is the expression "pale moon rising" a Marian reference? A: It would be interesting to see the exact ...

Visit the homepage for more information. One would be hard pressed to find a better example of a highly evocative national symbol than the Virgin of Guadalupe of Mexico. Like her famous Polish ...