Pretend City is for children, not for adult political battles. At least that was the thinking when museum officials recently decided to take down a Hindu swastika that was part of an Indian family ...

A Hindu swastika decorates the New York patio of a home where a Hindu wedding ceremony unfolds. The curving swastika with its rounded corners is an ancient symbol of good fortune and often used on ...

Explore the deep spiritual and philosophical meanings behind Hinduism’s most revered symbols that inspire and guide millions. The Swastika stands for good fortune, energy, and auspiciousness. Its four ...

The Shivalinga or Shivling is that iconic symbol you've probably seen in temples. That smooth cylindrical stone structure with water or milk being poured over it. You must've wondered what it actually ...

Even scrawled on a wooden fence or abandoned building's wall, a swastika freezes the heart. For most Americans, it's an instinctive reminder of hatred and a historic horror. But centuries before the ...

Vinayaka, the first deity to be worshiped by all Hindus, is an embodiment of various forms and hence is a symbol of universal integration. Visualised with the head of an elephant, the lower parts of ...

There are different ways in which the events of history are documented and discovered. Manuscripts retelling tales have been helpful, but paintings have also done their fair share in narrating history ...

Diya lighting is an integral part of Hindu rituals, representing a beautiful blend of faith, tradition, and symbolism. Be it during daily prayers, auspicious occasions, or grand festivals, the ...

Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek's National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on education and national news. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the ...