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Baby Naming--with Help from the Gods

Some Hindu names aren't easy for kids to grow up with in New York City. But we couldn't waffle on a divine promise.

Related Topics: Faiths, Hinduism, Durga, divine promise, Krishna, names arent, tharavadu name, Durga Maya Nellery Sreenivasan, Family, Girls Names, Promise, name blanks

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I Married a Witch

A 'conscientious objector' to religion discovers there's room in his home for Durga, the Virgin Mary, and Shamanic healings.

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Terror Attacks Are Theme as Hindus Celebrate Durga Puja

Police ban displays depicting the goddess as slaying an asura (demon) with the face of Osama bin Laden.

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Take Folic Acid Before You Forget

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On Navratri Festival, the Goddess Dances

The nine-day Navratri festival, commemorating the Goddess Durga's victory over a demon, is celebrated with joyous traditional Hindu dances.

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A Rage for Raga

DJ Cheb i Sabbah weaves Western sounds with ancient Indian devotional tunes

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A Spiritual Approach to Combating Domestic Violence

As Hindu women report spousal abuse, community and religious leaders are searching for solutions.

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A Goddess for Every Need

A selection of divine figures from world religions, and how they can help you in your daily life.

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