“He's the link between India and Lanka in the Ramayana, he's the link between Vaishnavas and Shaivas [different sects of Hinduism], but he's also the link between nature and culture.” As India ...

MADURAI: Chithirai Thiruvizha is known for Meenakshi Thirukalyam and Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai River, but the hymns sung by the varnipalargal during the processions are also a speciality of ...

According to them, there are two main religious streams in Hinduism — Shaivas and Vaishnavas. Veerashaiva is one among the seven sects of Shaivas. Both Shaivas and Vaishnavas uphold Vedas ...

“There are two main religious streams in Hinduism — Shaivas and Vaishnavas. Veerashaiva is one among the seven sects of Shaivas. Both Shaivas and Vaishnavas uphold Vedas, Agamas, Shastras and ...

As Navratri festival concludes on Monday, the mother goddess, in Goa is being worshipped in her various incarnations, from the more ubiquitous Mahishasurmardini to the unique Tarini incarnation.

Religious conflict between Jains and Shaivas and Vaishnavas has been explored in pre-modern Kannada literature.’’ Karnataka has had a great Jain heritage, with several powerful dynasties and ...