Lakshmi
Diwali: A celebration of the goddess Lakshmi, and her promise of prosperity and good fortune
By Jeffery D. Long — October 25, 2022
(The Conversation) — Shri is the earliest name given to the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu texts. The word originally meant splendor and refers to all that is auspicious.
Modi’s Diwali extravaganza shows why we need to tell the many stories of Rama
By Kalpana Jain — November 2, 2021
(RNS) — Some Hindus fear that Hinduism’s rich diversity is being erased in favor of a common Hindu canon.
Abused Hindu goddesses recall violence against women
By Richard S. Ehrlich — September 13, 2013
(RNS) Makeup artists added cosmetic touches to the models before they were photographed, to depict cuts and bruises on their faces.
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