Of all the major world religions, Hinduism is by far the closest to ancient paganism – in fact, by many metrics, it is the last pagan religion. At roughly 4000 years old, it stands alongside Judaism ...

Classical Indian art is finding a new platform in the Indian art market, with Todywalla Auctions leading the charge to reintroduce antiquities and historical pieces into mainstream auctions ...

The path to God runs down the New Jersey Turnpike. About an hour from the Holland Tunnel, take a right off Route 130 after the Dunkin’, file into a stadium-size parking lot, and, just past the ...

Temples in India are sacred spaces not only for humans but also for birds. Various species find shelter, food, and spiritual significance in temple premises. Pigeons, crows, peacocks, and parrots are ...

For the complex legacy of M.F. Husain, one of 20th-century India’s most important artists, this year has been a tale of two auctions. In March, one of the late painter’s monumental depictions of rural ...

CONCORD — The Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple stands resplendent, adorned by a mosaic of art, culture and spirituality. Inside, chants of vedic mantras echo alongside traditional songs from barrel-shaped ...

Editor’s Note: A photo from an earlier version of the story was replaced with a new photo from the exhibition, courtesy of Anamika Singh On April 7, the Chazen Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, ...

A viral video by an Australian influencer has sparked debate after he spotted carvings resembling Louis Vuitton's iconic four-petal monogram flower at the 12th-century Chennakeshava Temple in ...

When we think of Hindu temples, images of towering gopurams (gateway towers), intricately carved pillars, fragrant incense, and rhythmic chants often come to mind. But Hindu temples are far more than ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art announced that it was returning three medieval bronze sculptures to India after an internal investigation revealed they had been removed illegally. A ...