In Hinduism, gods and goddesses are often depicted with their vahanas, which are animals or mythical creatures that serve as their vehicles. Each vahana carries deep spiritual meaning, reflecting the ...

Karmanye vadhikaraste, Ma phaleshou kada chana” “You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions.” This verse encourages selfless action ...

Hindu texts describe worship with flowers ... Prominent among the deities will be Sri Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune. Lakshmi is depicted as seated on a lotus throne, while ...

Then there is the large red vertical mark, or names of various Hindu gods written in Hindi and English. Hindu priest Pandey, who sits cross-legged at a nearby stretch of the riverbank, can apply ...

Rituals such as these reveal a lot about Hindu bhakti traditions ... In Vishnu art, the goddess of fortune, Lakshmi, is always shown at the foot of the divine. He embodies contentment; she ...

In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali ... Prominent among the deities will be Sri Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune. Lakshmi is depicted as seated on ...