One of the main deities of Hinduism, Lord Vishnu, took on the form of Lord Krishna, whose birth is commemorated on Krishna Janmashtami. Krishna was supposedly born in Mathura, India, more than 5,000 years ago on the eighth day, or Ashtami, of the dark fortnight[…]

Yoga is a traditional Indian form of physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and moral teachings. Its beginnings may generally be attributed to the Indus Valley culture circa 3000 BCE, and writings like the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras provide considerable details on it. Yoga[…]

Guru Purnima is devoted to paying respect and thanks to spiritual mentors, or gurus. The festival is observed on the full moon day, or Purnima, in the Hindu months of June and July. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Sage Vyasa, who is regarded as[…]

Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and obstacle removal, on Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. The Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August–September) coincides with this celebration on the fourth day, or Chaturthi, of the bright fortnight. Lord[…]