Who is the American Hindu?

Arranged Marriage?! What For?

What is a marriage in Hinduism?

According to the Purusharthas (four aims of life — Dharma — duty, Artha — prosperity/security, Kama — pleasure/enjoyment, Moksha — liberation) are the means to achieve a meaningful life. The word purusha means human…

Shakti, the Great Divine Mother

For this international women’s day, we wanted to highlight the importance of the female energy in the Dharmic world.

Shakti represents creativity, sustenance, destruction, and energy altogether. Shakti is what created the world and what keeps the…

Thoughts on the Delhi Riots of 2020

Originally posted on theamericanhindu.com

Reposted with Permission from the Author

“I have avoided speaking about the Delhi riots for a variety of reasons — in particular, it is difficult to parse through reports…

Tell The Truth, John Oliver

Originally published at theamericanhindu.com

John Oliver recently aired a piece on Modi and his policies in India. While Oliver’s past shows have been enjoyable, because they were understood to be well researched and based on facts despite a distinct…

Caste: A Primer and Thoughts On Why It’s Still an Issue

by Arjun Pandava

Originally published at theamericanhindu.com

As with most things like this, let us begin with a brief definition of caste. Despite being something that is closely…

Never Have I Ever…Been More Proud to be an American Hindu

SPOILER WARNING!!!!

Alright, let’s be real, this is pretty much the one and only TV show all of the diaspora is talking about, and honestly, it’s a discussion worth having.

Saraswati Puja

Saraswati Puja is the first of two spring festivals celebrated in the Hindu Culture. Saraswati is the great mother of the ancient Vedas, Veda Mata, and their personification, guiding the Rishis of old. Saraswati is considered as the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music art and learning.[6].

The Horrific Fate of Kashmiri Pandits

The suppressed story of the Kashmiri Pandits

- by @IndigenousKashmir

Originally published at theamericanhindu.com