Hindu caste representation in government rose during Aurangzeb Alamgir’s reign
The grave in question belongs to Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth and last great Mughal emperor, and possibly the least favourite ...
A Dalit community’s generational wait to see god — and the backlash for breaking barriers
This is a moment of joy for us that we got the right to pray to our god after centuries,” she said. The entry into the temple ...
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Why Do So Many Ancient Hindu Gods Have Multiple Arms?
In Hinduism, gods are not just figures of worship; they are cosmic principles, embodiments of the deepest truths of existence ...
9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival
Holi expands well beyond the Indian continent. Hindus celebrate in Bangladesh and Pakistan, plus other countries with large ...
From Bodh Gaya to Mumbai, protests to ‘free’ Buddhist temple gather steam
An agitation demanding the end of ‘Brahmin control’ over the Mahabodhi temple has struck a chord in Maharashtra and other ...
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What Is Holi? What to Know About the Hindu Festival of Colors
During Holi, divisions in religion, politics, and caste are ... are multiple Hindu myths tied to Holi. But one of the most popular is the story of Lord Krishna, known as the god of protection ...
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9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival
Here in Uttar Pradesh, the women of Nandgaon (home of Hindu god Krishna) attack the men from ... This year on March 14, color will hide all class lines, the caste system will disappear, and ...