The Hindu Parenting Podcast

The Hindu Parenting Podcast

Author: Hindu Parenting Language: English Episodes: 50
Finding your footing as a parent within a rich cultural tradition can feel both deeply meaningful and surprisingly complex. The Hindu Parenting Podcast sits with you in that space, offering thoughtful conversations that go beyond simple advice. Each episode explores the everyday realities of raising children while consciously nurturing their connection to Hindu values, philosophy, and heritage. You’ll hear from parents, educators, and community members sharing their personal journeys, practical challenges, and small victories. The discussions might cover how to naturally introduce concepts like dharma or seva into family life, navigate festivals and stories in a modern context, or foster a genuine sense of identity and belonging. This isn’t about dogma, but about building a thoughtful, resilient framework for your family. Hosted by Hindu Parenting, the podcast serves as a companion for those wanting to raise informed, grounded children who feel a sense of pride and continuity as part of a living civilization. Tune in for authentic dialogue that acknowledges the questions as much as it seeks answers, all centered on the real-world work of nurturing the next generation.
Episodes
Ep. 37: Jiva School - Personalised Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:10
In this episode, Shri Rishi Pal Chauhan, Founder and Principal of Jiva Public School talks about personalising education because every child is unique. Shri Chauhan elaborates on the ways in which Jiva School incorporate…
Ep 36: Hindu Festivals - Lohri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:28
The Lohri episode features a conversation around stories and lived experiences from the Punjab area of India. One of our guests is Charu Uppal ji, media scholar and storyteller. You can find her articles at charuuppal.su…
Ep 35: The Family Today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:53
In this podcast, Shri Pankaj Saxena helps us understand the role of the family in the overall context of Hindu cosmology. He explains that the Hindu worldview is based on Kartavya Bodh, a sense of duties toward one anoth…
Ep. 34: Sadhana - Rituals in Hinduism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:41
In Episode 34, we look at rituals in Hinduism, in a conversation with Shri PVR Narasimha Rao. The English word ritual does not really capture the sense of sacred or meaningful action that is the core of Hinduism. What is…
The Hindu Temple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:11
This episode features Shri Ramakrishna Kongalla, a researcher on temples and the Asst. Prof. at the Department of Travel and Tourism Management.Shri Kongalla brings his expertise in understanding temples to help us decod…
Ep 32: Hindu Festivals - Durga Puja [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:14
In this episode on Hindu festivals, we converse with Monidipa Bose about Durga Puja as it is celebrated in Bengal. Monidipa Bose writes about history and heritage. She traces the history of Matrika worship and the ritual…
Ep 31: International Bindi & Tilak Day, Oct 15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:20
In this episode, we talk to the concept creators behind a global initiative called the International Bindi & Tilak Day, celebrated on October 15 every year. Listen to their story and vision.We need these rallying points…
Ep 30: How to Talk with Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:10
This podcast is a conversation with Prof. Vamsee Juluri who teaches Media Studies at the University of San Francisco. We address the challenge of communicating with young people and children who are being told by everyon…
Strength Training & Fitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:36
In this podcast, we talk to Abhinav Kadambi & Krishna Rajaganesan - Founders of a Bharatiya strength training startup - about the important but neglected area of physical fitness & strength training, from a Bharatiya POV…
Ep-28: Hindu Festivals - Ganesh Chaturthi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:59
Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals for Hindus and especially loved by children. In this podcast, we converse with Dr. Arathi V.B., Founder and Chairperson of Vibhu Academy. We cover a lot of topics…