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Durga’s strength, Kali’s courage, and Saraswati’s wisdom aren’t just ancient myths—they live in every woman choosing to walk her own path. Read more
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The writer examines spiritual growth as the meeting point of mind and body—where inner understanding becomes lived experience, and spirituality is no longer something we grasp but something we embody. Read more
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A serene, comfortable retreat awaits at the unassuming School of Ancient Wisdom near Bengaluru—where, according to founder Maa Manize, you arrive only if you are destined to find it and leave as a transformed person. Read more
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The exhibition titled ‘Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930’ at the Met museum in New York explores how mass-produced calendar art brought the divine into everyday Indian homes. Read more
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Jagannath Puri in India turns into a hub of meditation and spiritual inquiry as the Odisha Dhyan Mahayajna brings together spiritual leaders, seekers, and thousands of delegates. Read more
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A communication breakdown at the Eiffel Tower sparked controversy around BAPS, but a Paris investigation later found that the organization had not requested the removal of women staff. Bhakti Mamtora, a religious studies professor in Arizona, unpacks brahmacharya to explain how the misunderstanding arose. Read more
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What is Gen Z doing beyond endless scrolling? Would you believe they are visiting churches, praying, and observing traditional rituals? Here’s why age-old practices are finding new relevance among a generation raised online. Read more
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In this second part of the interview, Samarthanam founder Dr. G.K. Mahantesh tells Lotus about blind cricket, inclusion, and creating opportunities that enable people with disabilities to thrive. Read more
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Sanskrit mantras echo through Greater Washington’s affluent, highly educated suburbs, drawing people to Hindu rituals. What is the magic behind this growing spiritual pull? Read more
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