When I was growing up in India, gods and religions seemed to be everywhere. But I needed to find faith my own way.
Category: Hinduism
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Yogyarkata, Indonesia Is Where Javanese Culture Begins
The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.
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How Marigolds Became Central to Hindu Rituals in India
Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.
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What Is the Significance of the Lotus in Sri Lanka?
The flower has developed a deep national importance, but what exactly it signifies depends on whom you ask.
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India’s Elections Offer Mixed Results for Modi
Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.
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Netflix Film’s Removal Shows Power of India’s Hindu Right Wing
The movie “Annapoorani” was about a female chef overcoming caste prejudice. Hindu activists said it hurt their feelings.
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Under Hindu Nationalist Leaders, Sectarian Violence Flares in India
A gunman who killed Muslim train passengers and a Hindu march that turned riotous underscore how the partisan stances of India’s top Hindu leaders have given license to chaotic elements in the country.
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Dating Advice From Jay Shetty
The author and podcaster Jay Shetty on how the lessons he learned as a monk shaped his romantic life.