Ancient Indian texts describe in detail which flowers are favored by which gods and the elaborate rituals around how to offer ...
The Puranas, loosely translated as “Old Tales,” include popular stories about Hindu gods and goddesses, kings and queens, and sages and other cultural heroes. In her study of the use of ...
(THE CONVERSATION) In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples ...