Hindu Tradition

In photos: Thousands at Kumbh Mela take a dip in the river on the occassion of ‘Mauni Amavasya’

Hindu devotees consider the second ‘Shahi Snan’ the most sacred of the three ‘holy dips’ that take place during the mega event.

Scroll Staff
· Feb 04, 2019 · 11:52 pm
Fasting and feasting: Memories of ancestor worship during 'shraaddh' – the season of shraddha

The ritual invocation of several generations of ancestors or 'pitars' is deemed compulsory for Hindus.

Mrinal Pande
· Sep 17, 2016 · 07:30 am
Where is the home team? A Sanskrit revivalist frets about the lack of ‘Indian’ experts

Undaunted by controversy and charges of plagiarism, Rajiv Malhotra is back with a new book.

Rajiv Malhotra
· Mar 17, 2016 · 08:30 am