What are Sunita Williams’ India-origin essentials for every space mission? Lord Ganesha idol, samosa and more
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has safely returned to Earth after a prolonged nine-month mission aboard the International ...
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The Eight Avatars of Ganesha
Ganesha is revered all over the country not ... Vighnaraja tames the demon of attachment and restores peace. Vignhnaraja was a symbol that showed the world that there is no pleasure in worldly ...
Ganesh Idol, Bhagwad Gita - Things Sunita Williams Took To International Space Station
During her journey to space on the Boeing Starliner last May, she carried a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, reflecting her strong cultural roots.
Dancing, drums and rituals: with zeal and joy, India celebrates Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi
His vehicle, known as a ‘vahana,’ is the large Indian bandicoot rat, another symbol of Ganesha’s ability to overcome anything ...
From Samosas to Lord Ganesha: Here's a look at Sunita Williams’ space odyssey with a touch of India
Sunita Williams, an acclaimed NASA astronaut, remains strongly connected to her Indian heritage. She has brought the Bhagavad ...
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Rubin Museum (Sacred symbols)
Invisible Prophet writes about learning the swastika is an ancient symbol of peace in Hinduism and Buddhism—distinct from its misuse in history ...
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Hindu beliefs about Ganesh
A Hindu woman tells the story of Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of prosperity and wisdom. Ganesh is also revered as the Remover of Obstacles. There is always a rat present in pictures of him ...