Culture

Wesak Day is a Buddhist way to celebrate Buddha's birth and, for some Buddhists, his "awakening". When we think about...

When it comes to our culture, the most sensual yet graceful allure is the 'saree.' In particular, when we talk...

First and foremost, a heartfelt Selamat Hari Raya to all of our Muslim friends who are reading this. Hari Raya...

40 days of strict special care, the "pathiya samayal," belly binding, and many other traditional practices would have undoubtedly reminded...

The Ramayana is one of India's two great epics. The Ramayana describes life in India around 1000 BCE and provides...

In many religions a full moon is regarded as favorable because of its impact on people's behaviour. Chitra is called...

The largest human gathering in the world is said to take place every 12 years in India. During the 55-day...

In recent times, Malaysian authorities have demolished a number of Hindu temples throughout the country by claiming that many were...

The most significant occurrence in Vishu celebrations is known as Vishukkani which means - the first thing Lord Vishnu sees...

The Tamil New Year, like Deepavali, packs a punch when it comes to fervorous celebrations.  According to the Tamil calendar,...

Living in a culturally diverse nation, we are able to experience the colours of festivals for each religion. Festivals such...

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva created both Sanskrit and Tamil grammar rules, the latter was penned down by Sage...