In Hindu mythology, gods do more than merely walk or fly; they ride animals, each with its own symbolic meaning. These vehicles, known as vahanas, are powerful metaphors for inner attributes, natural ...

In Hinduism, Gods do not stand alone. They are surrounded by symbols, animals, and natural elements that carry meaning beyond the surface. A snake, a squirrel, a mouse, a lion, or even a leaf each is ...

When Kesh Maharaj, a devout Hindu living in East Palo Alto, learned there was a shrine to the god Shiva in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, he packed up his family and drove an hour north to the city ...

Huge crowds of devotees gathered across India this month to celebrate the Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the birth of the deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed, round-bellied god of prosperity ...

LEESBURG , Va., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A Virginia man has been ordered to remove a 6-foot Hindu religious symbol painted on his driveway or pay a hefty fine, officials say. It poses a dilemma for Ram ...