If you want to learn more about Indian Gods – including Shiva, Ganesha and Saraswati – and their Japanese counterparts, you have come to the right place.

The religious landscape of Japan is a fascinating blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and other traditions. Across cultures, India ...

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Lord Ganesha, also called Vighnaharta, Gannayak, Lambodar, Ekdanta, and by several other names, is the son of Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati, and the remover of obstacles and evil from a devotee’s life.

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Experience the vibrant Dashavatar theatre tradition in Zarap village, Maharashtra, where men transform into women characters for mythological plays.

A major festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting, night-long vigils, and offer prayers to seek blessings. Please note that the dates and observances are based on the Hindu lunar ...

Lord Shiva is seated, with his consort Parvati (Uma)on his left lap, on a lotus platform. Lord Ganesha is on his right side, Shanmukha on his left, and Nandi is below his right foot on the platform.

Jeet Adani and Diva Shah's wedding has become one of the most talked about events of 2025 so far, and rightfully so. The attention to detail and the regal decor have us swooning, and now, the pictures ...