Hinduism – MOSAEC

I Searched the World’s Holiest Places for a God

When I was growing up in India, gods and religions seemed to be everywhere. But I needed to find faith my own way.

By Tishani Doshi

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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.

By Scott Mowbray and Amrita Chandradas

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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.

By Meara Sharma and Keerthana Kunnath

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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.

By Aatish Taseer and Alex Majoli