Puri Ratha Yatra: Jagannath’s Annual Journey
Follow Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra’s Puri chariot journey to Gundicha Temple, with devotional context and careful visitor planning.
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Dussehra and Vijayadashami: Stories and Regional Celebrations
Discover Dussehra and Vijayadashami through Rama, Durga, Ramlila, the farewell to the goddess and the welcoming of learning.
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Holi: Stories, Colours and Respectful Celebration
Explore Holi’s spring traditions, Holika Dahan and Radha-Krishna stories, with regional context and thoughtful ways to celebrate.
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Govardhan Puja and Annakut: Krishna and Gratitude
Explore Krishna’s Govardhana story and the food offerings of Annakut, with attention to Vraja and Swaminarayan traditions.
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Hindu Gods and Goddesses: Forms, Traditions and Worship
Explore Hindu deities through Vaishnava, Shaiva, Shakta and Smarta traditions, with named examples from sacred texts and art.
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Annapurna: Nourishment, Shiva and the Gift of Food
Meet Annapurna through her bowl and ladle, the image of Shiva receiving food and her sacred presence in Varanasi.
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Gayatri: Goddess, Vedic Metre and Sacred Mantra
Meet Gayatri as a goddess, understand the Vedic metre and Savitr verse, and explore how sacred words take visual form in devotional art.
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Tulsi and Vrinda: Sacred Plant and Devotion to Vishnu
Discover Tulsi as a sacred living presence, the stories of Vrinda, and the meaning of Tulsi Vivah in Vaishnava devotion.
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Manasa: Bengali Devotion, Behula and the Snake Goddess
Explore Manasa through Bengali Manasamangal traditions, Chand Sadagar and Behula, with a clear distinction between protective devotion and snakebite care.
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Gandhian Ethics: Truth, Nonviolence and Moral Debate
Explore Gandhi’s ethics through his own writings on truth, nonviolence, means and ends, and trusteeship, with questions for thoughtful reflection.
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