Bhavana Gupta says her generation will go to a Hindu temple in New Dehli and say, "Let's give the priest 500 rupees to have him do a good prayer service for us." But the younger generation questions this traditional Hindu practice and asks why.

Jan 22nd, 2010 | 6 comments

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Hindu goddesses Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswathi are worshiped and honored with fire, water, prayers, chants, and other offerings.

Oct 2nd, 2009 | 2 comments

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Monu Harnal describes the Hindu holiday of Diwali celebrating the end of the year and many events in the lives of the some of Hinduism's most important deities

Oct 27th, 2006 | 0 comments

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This weekend, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. For some Hindus, Diwali coincides with a special worship service for the powerful goddess Kali, who represents opposites such as life and death, creation and destruction.

Oct 24th, 2003 | 0 comments

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In India, it is not common to find a Siva and Vishnu temple under one roof, but Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland manages to bring Hindus of these rival traditions together and promote greater unity and diversity.

Oct 18th, 2002 | 0 comments

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This week, Hindus are celebrating the festival of Diwali, which means "row of light." Menaka Kannan, who participated in a colorful celebration of Diwali in Landover, Maryland, describes the origins and customs of the Diwali holiday.

Nov 9th, 2001 | 0 comments

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