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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 2 - The Chariots Come Alive!

Part 2 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the installation process of the grand chariots, the celebrations as mentioned in Skanda Purāṇa, what happens during the procession, and the temple as it stands today.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 5 min read

Dharma Today

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 1 - Tribal Origins

Part 1 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. Learn about its origins in the Skanda Purāṇa, and the reason for Odisha as the primary celebration kṣetra.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 10 min read

Dharma Today

Termination of Pregnancy - A Complex Ethical Conundrum

The ethical, moral, legal, medical, and social dimensions in addressing termination of pregnancy are nuanced and complex. Can we evolve a sustainable, contemporary narrative and law on abortion, based on the eternal principles enunciated in the Dhārmika texts?

Dr. Pingali Gopal 17 min read

Dharma Today

Ṛtus as Pitṛs | Festivals as Obeisance – Part 1 - The Hindu New Year

Hindu festivals are not mere customs, but, acts of alignment with Ṛta, cosmic order, where time, ancestors, and nature converge. Bhāratīya New Years are an eternal return to gratitude, to Pitṛtva.

Tanya Fransz 7 min read

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The Forgotten Threshold - Bhikṣāvṛtti and the The Vanished Wisdom of India’s Wanderers

The essay explores the historical practice of Bhikṣāvṛtti in India, its transformation under colonial rule, and the need to revive this indigenous tradition of wisdom, service, and community.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 9 min read

Bodhas

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The second of a two-part series critiques modern and feminist narratives around menstrual taboos, emphasizing traditional Hindu perspectives that respect menstruation’s sacrality and health-focused practices, while challenging reductionist and Westernized interpretations.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Bodhas

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

This two-part series explores Hindu perspectives on menstruation, highlighting its connection to cosmic cycles, its ritual significance, and practices of rest and celebration, while addressing societal interpretations and festivals honoring menstruation.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Bodhas

Hindus Have been Bursting Crackers on Dīpāvalī for Centuries — A Historical Account

A historical account of firecracker use in Hindu Diwali celebrations, tracing references from ancient texts to 16th-century festivals, emphasizing its cultural and religious significance.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 9 min read

Bodhas

Sailing A Stitched Ship - The Indian Kon Tiki

This article highlights our great shipbuilding heritage and naval history, especially that of the unique stitched ship.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 19 min read

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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 2 - The Chariots Come Alive!

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 1 - Tribal Origins

Termination of Pregnancy - A Complex Ethical Conundrum

Ṛtus as Pitṛs | Festivals as Obeisance – Part 1 - The Hindu New Year

The Forgotten Threshold - Bhikṣāvṛtti and the The Vanished Wisdom of India’s Wanderers

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

Hindus Have been Bursting Crackers on Dīpāvalī for Centuries — A Historical Account

Sailing A Stitched Ship - The Indian Kon Tiki