What is Sanatana Dharma?
The practitioners of the ancient faith whose origins can be traced to the Vedas believed that their religion was eternal, with its roots in heaven,
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The practitioners of the ancient faith whose origins can be traced to the Vedas believed that their religion was eternal, with its roots in heaven,
The Indian terms for temple are mandir, ambalam, koil or kovil, deool, devasthaanam, devaalaya etc depending on the regional language. The commonly used word ‘Mandir’
I am a 28-year-old, self-described devout Hindu whose parents moved to the United States 30 years ago. I think I might be one of the
Literally speaking, Rudra means the howler or the one who is red in color. The Rudras are often identified with Maruts, the Vedic gods of
Prana is a subtle aspect of the body. Its has a visible aspect which is the air we breath and an invisible aspect, which is
In Sanskrit a religion is also known as matam. Thus Hinduism is also called Hindu Matam in Sanskrit and several native Indian languages, such as
The last Ekadashi before Navratri — and why this one carries extraordinary power for the
One of the most common questions people ask about Hinduism is also one of the
We are delighted to present the 2026 Sanskriti Calendar – a thoughtfully curated blend of timekeeping and
History remembers the empires that towered over the subcontinent. What often gets lost are the
On 11 September 1893, Swami Vivekananda’s “Sisters and Brothers of America” reset the world’s conversation on faith and fellowship. More than a century later, his call for universal brotherhood, respect for diversity, and service over ritual feels newly urgent. In a polarised, hyper-connected age, Vivekananda offers a practical ethic: expand, don’t contract—build character, seek truth, and serve the weakest first.
Sanskriti comes from the Sanskrit root “kr” which means to do or to make prefix “sam” is applied before it to convey a sense of embellishment. It means actions done for the holistic refinement and perfection all the potentialities within a human being.
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