CALCULATING HINDU RELIGIOUS AND FESTIVAL DATES
CALCULATING HINDU RELIGIOUS AND FESTIVAL DATES The Priest’s Council of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS), representing linguistic and ideological diversity in the Hindu sector, annually declares festival dates for the South African Hindu public. Often confusion arises due to time zone differences with India. Information on Google [...]
Explanation of Heaven and Hell in Hinduism
Explanation of Heaven and Hell in Hinduism In Hinduism, the concept and form of heaven is very different to that understood in other religions. While some scriptures may describe heaven and hell as the final and permanent destination of the soul, in Hinduism, heaven (swarga) is perceived as an [...]
Sacred Cow, Divine Mother
Cow protection: a scriptural edict, a lynch-pin for dharmaSource: HINDUISM TODAY April/May/June 2004The protection of the bovine species is prescribed by Hindu scripture. Orthodox Hindus are adamant that the nurture of cows lies at the core of Hindu dharma, representing symbolically and in real, earthly terms the Hindu [...]
