Dress me and Mr. F for a Hindu wedding in November in NorCal. Difficulty factor: we are slightly large white folks who never wear anything except cargo pants and T-shirts, and my native guide doesn't know what non-Indians wear to such things. [more inside]
posted by fairytale of los angeles on Sep 19, 2008 - 16 answers

(Hindu?) Question about the purpose of a cord around the waist of children. [more inside]
posted by TheDukeofLancaster on Feb 28, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm looking for artists, albums, or single songs that mix in elements of Indian/Hindi music and other various contemporary styles. [more inside]
posted by c:\awesome on Feb 8, 2008 - 29 answers

Is there a reliable source (preferably online) for the percentage of Hindus in India who are vegetarian? [more inside]
posted by peacheater on Jan 15, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there some special historical / cultural reason that (South Asian) Indians are really big on Niagara Falls? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Jan 15, 2008 - 25 answers

There is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Paris called Krishna-Bhavan (delicious, BTW), that has an image of a flute-playing butt with eyes (and jewellery) on one of their walls. Can anyone help me identify this deity / character? Picture here (scroll down). [more inside]
posted by LMGM on May 30, 2007 - 9 answers

What are the similarities between Hindu and Chinese mythology? [more inside]
posted by mordecai on Mar 28, 2007 - 7 answers

Is quote really from the Atharva Veda? "We are birds of the same nest, We may wear different skins, We may speak in different tongues, We may believe in different religions, We may belong to different cultures, Yet we share the same home – our Earth... [more inside]
posted by Helga-woo on Jan 23, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I find a particular Hindu scripture verse about Ganesha and Parvati? [more inside]
posted by Methylviolet on Nov 20, 2006 - 3 answers

Can Mefites point me to Diwali related music? Names of songs , particular artists to look for, would all be appreciated. Places (online or in the Boston, MA) area where I can buy said music would be greatly appreciated.
posted by darsh on Sep 6, 2006 - 2 answers

Can anyone help me find Indian / Hindi folklore? [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Aug 15, 2006 - 20 answers

Some questions about visiting hindu temples. [more inside]
posted by rdr on May 7, 2006 - 6 answers

What are the significance of colored flags I see posted in front of my Hindu neighbor's home? [more inside]
posted by missed on Feb 25, 2006 - 4 answers

CDsearch!Filter: I was browsing the world section of the local indie record store a couple years ago, and they had an artist who put Hindu chants to these nifty techno beats. Sound familiar? [more to the inside] [more inside]
posted by calistasm on Sep 13, 2004 - 13 answers