Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritīyā is celebrated on the 3rd day of Shukla Paksha of Vaiśakh month (April – May). It is a very auspicious day for Hindus & Jains. It is a unique day when both Sun and Moon are at an exalted position.
A fusion of science and spirituality in Sanatan Dharma
As the world enters the age of Artificial Intelligence, it is a certainty that new inventions and scientific breakthroughs are going to be of paramount importance for India to be a leading global power. India has had an ancient heritage of freedom of expression, reform movements and those who challenge the status quo.
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Resources for Hinduism in Religious Education
Here is a list of books and online resources for Hinduism specific to religious education in the UK.
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Free Distribution of ‘Hindu Funeral Rites’ Guide book by VHP (UK)
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Council of Hindus) is offering complimentary copies of their publication, “Hindu Funeral Rites” which is a comprehensive guidance on Hindu cremation ceremonies.
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Makar Sankranti
Makar(a) Sankranti is the only Hindu festival based on the solar calendar. Makar Sankranti is the celebration of the sun’s journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and is considered an auspicious time.
Understanding Hindu calendars
In Bhārat (India), several calendars have been established for centuries, to mark seasons and help organise the Bhāratiya festivals and astrology Typically, calendars are based on the motion of the moon, the sun, or a combination of both. The Gregorian Calendar, a solar calendar, is based on the position of the earth in its orbit
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Demystifying and decoding the basics of Sanātan Dharma – Part 1
Hinduism (Sanātan Dharma) is one of the largest faith systems in the world. However, through years of oppression, foreign rule and generalised apathy under the guise of modernism, most Hindus/Indians have forgotten about their Bhāratiya (Hindu) status.
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Garba joins UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
A moment of profound pride for Bhārat (India) as “Garba of Gujarat” has been inscribed in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO thus becoming the 15th ICH element from Bhārat to join this prestigious list.
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The 6 days of Diwali
Deepavali (lit “row/garland of lights” – popularly known as Diwali) is one of the most popular and sacred Hindu festivals, typically lasting around 5 or 6 days, marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
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Significance of ‘Deepavali’ or ‘Diwali’
Dīpāvali, or Diwālī is one of the most important festivals that is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs across the globe. It is commonly known as the festival of lights – deep means “light” and āvali “a row” to become “a row of lights.” Light symbolises “Knowledge”, as light removes darkness, knowledge removes “ignorance”. Diwālī signifies winning over the lower nature in us by lighting up the lamp of knowledge, wisdom, and beauty in ourselves.
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