Show HN: Bhagavan – a calm, approachable app for exploring Hinduism

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4 months ago

Bhagavan is a calm, modern app for exploring Hinduism. It brings together philosophy, stories, scriptures, prayers and daily practices in one simple, accessible place. It’s designed for people who feel Hinduism can be overwhelming or hard to connect to and want a gentler, more modern way to explore it at their own pace.

What’s inside (all free):

• Guided exploration of Hinduism through structured learning paths

• Clear, accessible explanations of scriptures (Vedas, Upanishads, Smritis, Puranas)

• Complete Bhagavad Gita with translations and key takeaways

• Deity profiles with stories, symbolism and context

• Epic stories including the Ramayana and Panchatantra

• Prayers with translations, audio, and japa using a virtual mala

• Festival calendar with key dates, reminders and lunar phases

• Daily practices for reflection and focus

• Daily quizzes, crosswords and challenges

• Philosophy and spirituality concepts (e.g. dharma, karma, moksha)

• Daily horoscope

• 'Ask Bhagavan' for thoughtful, philosophy-rooted guidance

No ads. Just a calm space to learn and explore. Free to use, with all content accessible.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/6741321101 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bhagavan.id

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