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Jul 3, 2011

Hindu Temple Unearths Treasure Trove

The Padmanabhaswamy temple in southern Kerala uncovered billions of dollars worth of jewels in its vaults which have not been opened in almost 150 years. Bags of diamonds, gold coins and more were part of the largest find of its kind in India. The Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was built in the 16th Century by the kings who ruled over the then kingdom of Travancore. The haul's value is now thought to...

Nov 28, 2010
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Is yoga part of Hinduism? Why, of course!

The Hindu American Foundation has been courageously pushing forth a campaign called "Take Back Yoga" suggesting "that people become more aware of yoga’s debt to the faith’s ancient traditions." The Hindu American Foundation is not asking modern day yogis to become Hindus or for y
Nov 4, 2010

Happy Diwali to one and all!
Aug 1, 2010
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Thank you Arunachala!

Thanks Arunachala for the Vedic Odyssey theme track. A very special thank you to Arunachala in Melbourne, Australia for writing and performing the "Vedic Odyssey Theme". Now Vedic Odyssey has its own music score for its presentations and a very cool and funky one at that. To hea
Nov 28, 2009
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Meditate to melt stress, improve health

An article from the Chicago Tribune. Research shows daily attention to mind-body dynamic reduces anxiety, strengthens immune system. Newer research from the University of Wisconsin shows a meditation habit can strengthen the body's immune function, plus increase brain performanc
Jul 9, 2009

Yoga Faces Regulation, and Firmly Pushes Back

An article from the New York Times. “It seemed like a good idea at the time. Ten years ago, with yoga transforming into a ubiquitous pop culture phenomenon from a niche pursuit, yoga teachers banded together to create a voluntary online registry of schools meeting new standards