Temples & Traditions is a guide to Hindu temples and traditions—sacred sites, Hindu gods and goddesses (deities), scriptures, festivals and practices. Explore temples, traditions, deities and more.
Valmiki Ramayana: 7 Kandas, Vintage Maps & Audio Journey
Journey alongside Lord Sri Rama from royal Ayodhya to Mithila, Panchavati, Kishkindha, across Ram Setu to Lanka, and back to Ayodhya. Grounded in the authentic Valmiki Sanskrit text (IIT Kanpur Critical Edition) with 7 antique maps of ancient India, classical artwork, and 21 spoken audio travel legs.
Valmiki Ramayana (7 Kandas)
Explore the sacred journey of Sri Rama across 7 Kandas with antique maps of ancient India, 21-part audio narration, and critical edition insights.
Diwali (Deepavali) 2026 🎧 Audio
Explore the 5 sacred days of Diwali, Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja vidhi, why 13 diyas are lit, temples, and 2026 dates.
Kanda Sashti Kavacham
Read the sacred hymn to Lord Murugan with verse-by-verse lyrics, meaning, and significance.
Sacred Temples
Explore the 12 Jyotirlingas, 108 Divya Desams, Char Dham, and ancient temples of South India.
Hindu Deities
Learn about Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Ganesha, Hanuman, the Dashavatar, and sacred iconography.
Traditions & Festivals
Discover important recurring dates, sacred homams, rituals, festivals, and spiritual practices.
Scriptures & Puranas
Delve into the Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and the 18 Mahapuranas including Shiva Purana.
Misc & Community
Explore Vedic astrology wisdom, charts, and nakshatras, or read authentic devotee travelogues and sacred experiences.
Vedic Astrology (Jyotish)
Explore the 12 Rasis, 27 Nakshatras, South & North Indian Kundali chart layouts, and presiding deities.
Community Blog
Read devotee perspectives, temple travelogues, and cultural articles, or share your own sacred story.