For nearly 300 years, a family’s ancestral house in India's southern state of Kerala has been the stage for theyyam, an ancient folk ritual ... be manifestations of gods and goddesses, ancestral ...

As Wendy Doniger points out, ancient Brahmins most likely spoke native Indian dialects or Prakrit ... are regarded as unimpeachable voices of God, their inherent prejudices can shape the socio ...

The Story of India offers educational resources ... Hinduism and create a scrapbook that highlights important gods, holy sites, and ancient texts. To honor the great achievements of Ashoka ...

Dhanteras 2024, celebrated on October 29, honors Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods and a divine figure in Ayurveda. Worshipped for health and healing, Dhanvantari is believed to have ...