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Notes from HSNA
Short notes on festivals, puja, stories, and the traditions families ask us about.
Bhagwat KathaJuly 10, 20268 min read
What Is Shrimad Bhagwat Katha? A Seven-Day Journey with Krishna
More than a recitation, Bhagwat Katha is seven days of sacred story, music, reflection, and community centred on the life and teachings of Lord Krishna.
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ScriptureJuly 4, 20266 min read
Is the Bhagavad Gita We Read Today the Original?
No original copy of the Gita survives, and the same is true of almost every ancient book. This is how we know the text has barely changed, traced through the manuscripts that still exist.
FestivalsJune 30, 20261 min read
How Hindu Festival Dates Are Decided
Our festival dates aren't fixed by one scripture. They come together from the sky, the Panchanga our elders read, the observance rules our families keep, and living tradition.
FestivalsNovember 9, 20243 min read
The Significance of Diwali
More than a festival of lights: where Diwali comes from, why so many different communities mark it, and what it asks of us today.
