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Hinduism was losing relevance in 8th century. Shankaracharya revived it through Kumbh Mela
In 'The Divine Kumbh', Deepak Kumar Sen offers an in-depth look at one of humanity’s most significant spiritual traditions ...
Hindu nationalists make gains among India’s tribes and spur backlash
Millions of missionaries work in schools, hospitals and other institutions. Their success is deepening divisions.
Manu Pillai on his book Gods, Guns and Missionaries, the evolution of Hinduism and Hindu-Christian encounters under colonialism
"In a sense, we can trace a genealogy for militant Hinduism back to earlier times. History offers evidence of friendly ...
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A Chola queen shaped Hinduism like no one else. Yet you haven’t heard of her
Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.
Want a Million Dollars? Get Busy Deciphering This Ancient Script.
A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural battle.
Arun Shourie unpacks the myths of Savarkar and his role in Indian history
For some, the new spotlight on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who wrote one of the foundational texts of Hindutva politics, is an ...
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Kash Patel Hearing: Why Trump's FBI pick supports Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Kash Patel, the Trump-nominated FBI Director, faces Senate scrutiny while voicing strong support for the Ram Temple in ...
Kumbh Mela, explained: Its mythology, history, astrology, and why millions flock to it
What is the Kumbh Mela, and why is it held in four cities periodically? What is Ardh Kumbh and Maha Kumbh? What is the origin ...