The devotional art of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism share many similarities, even some gods. To understand why, you need to examine the ancient Indian origins of these religions and their ...

Hindu Gods often wait until the last moment, not because they are testing your faith, but because they are preparing you to truly value what you’re about to receive. 6.

The Puranas, loosely translated as “Old Tales,” include popular stories about Hindu gods and goddesses, kings and queens, and sages and other cultural heroes. Pleasing the gods.

The Puranas, loosely translated as “Old Tales,” include popular stories about Hindu gods and goddesses, kings and queens, and sages and other cultural heroes. Pleasing the gods.

But, in Hindu mythology, gods also sing, dance and make music and this is what makes Hinduism stand out from most other religions. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Hinduism eventually ...

Inside, centered on an orange wall, is a 6-by-3-foot painting of the Hindu god Krishna in the form of Shrinathji, a 7-year-old child. The blue-skinned figure, ...

Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity by Manu S Pillai Allen Lane £35, 624 pages Join our online book group on Facebook at FT Books Café and follow FT Weekend on ...