Today marks the start of the five day Hindu festival Diwali. Jesse speaks to his RNZ collegue, journalist Gaurav Sharma to tell us more about the celebration and its meaning.
Aug 2023
Michael Baltutis, "The Festival of Indra: Innovation, Archaism, and Revival in a South Asian Performance" (SUNY Press, 2023)
Michael Baltutis' book The Festival of Indra: Innovation, Archaism, and Revival in a South Asian Performance (SUNY Press, 2023) details the textual and performative history of an important South Asian festival and its role in the development of classical Hinduism. Drawing on vari ... Show More
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Oct 2024
#1255 - Ancient Secrets of Diwali & Dhanatrayodashi
The festivals of Dhanatrayodashi and Diwali, which mark the onset of winter, are believed to be about wealth, but they are actually significant for one’s health and wellbeing. In this video, Sadhguru explains that during the winter months, the growing distance between the sun and ... Show More
12m 54s