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Saying a Traditional Good-Bye

When my beloved aunt died, Hindu mourning rituals helped me cope with the loss.

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Taking Off My Hijab

I put on a headscarf because I felt God wanted me to cover up. But then I wondered if it was really required of me.

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A Hindu Bar Mitzvah

When does a Hindu boy become a man? Like a bar mitzvah, a ceremony happens--with father passing on a secret mantra to his son.

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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

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Mother Knows Best? Cultures Clash During A Hindu Holiday

When a wife and her mother-in-law clash over a holiday celebration, a couple discovers new traditions for an ancient holiday.

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Riding the Metrospiritual Wave

The growing ranks of the hip and holistic are seeking their inner bliss with serious style.

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Ritual Initiation

After two very different experiences with Varalakshmi puja, I'm ready to learn this ritual celebrating Lakshmi's birth.

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Spiritual Honeymoons

Forget about the singing Elvises- we've searched the globe for the best spiritual honeymoon hotspots.

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Idol Chatter: Religion and Pop Culture Blog

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Beliefnet's weblog of religion and spirituality in the news and on the internet

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