64 forms of Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva is considered to be one of the most powerful yet benevolent Lords in Hinduism. He is the one who has the power to
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Lord Shiva is considered to be one of the most powerful yet benevolent Lords in Hinduism. He is the one who has the power to
Recently a friend, 70-year old gentleman, has written to me: “In today’s generation, people have become pleasure seeking animal, living a very materialistic life. They can’t move beyond body
I grew up in an orthodox South Indian Hindu family where success was defined in terms of high educational qualifications and a prestigious job title,
One of the most puzzling things I often say in my lectures on the Hindu Dharma to church groups and schools is that Hinduism isn’t faith based. That is,
Every yajna is special. Somehow this one seemed extra special. There was a particular peace in the ashram from the moment of arrival. After days
The structure of the sannyas tradition is ancient. Every organisation has its structure; whether it happens in a big or small way, the structure is
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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