Archana Venkatesan receives funding from the American Institute of Indian Studies in the form of a four-month short-term Senior Fellowship (June-Sept 30, 2024) to conduct field research in Tamil Nadu, ...

In some parts of India, there is a special Hindu ceremony where young girls marry a god. This tradition is called "Devadasi." The Devadasi tradition is a fascinating and complex part of Hindu culture.

"Would Shiva still be the destroyer if he were never woven into the Vedas? Would Krishna be the beloved deity if the Mahabharata hadn’t immortalized his divine play? And what if Rama remained just a ...

Hindu mythology can be considered as a deeply rich and awe-inspiring universe of stories. The universe consists Gods, Vedic principles, religious teachings, heroes and even thrilling cosmic battles.

SAN ANTONIO — An artist is highlighting multiple Hindu gods and goddesses in the latest exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art. The SAMA has unveiled "Envisioning the Hindu Divine: Expanding ...