Frequently Asked Questions
Please find below the answers to questions that are frequently asked about the Yangra app
Does Yangra have fresh daily content that I can explore?
Yes. On the Home Page, there is a section labeled Yangra Today which has fresh content. You can explore an Image of the Day, Quote of the Day, and Prayer of the Day. It is designed for busy families – it provides spiritual and intellectual engagement with Hinduism on a daily basis and requires less than 10 minutes.
Is it possible to use Yangra to learn about Hinduism in a structured way?
Yes. The Academy section of Yangra provides course-like content for you to learn about Hinduism. When you visit this part of the app, simply click on Using Academy to get guidance of how to explore its contents.
Can I get information about major Hindu festivals, their significance, and practices associated with them?
Yes. Yangra covers 23 Hindu festivals in the Festivals section. The content includes festival date, an explanation of its significance, rituals and traditions associated with it, as well as guidance on how you might celebrate at home, including a shopping list.
Does Yangra provide information regarding ceremonies for life events like a wedding or baby shower?
Yes. Yangra provides you with information for ceremonies that are conducted for 17 different life events. You can find this information in the Life Rituals section. It explains the purpose of the ceremony, rituals and traditions associated with it, as well as step-by-step guidance on how to set up and plan for the event at home, including a shopping list.
Can I find a written and audio version of different pujas that I may need?
Yes. You can find written and audio versions for the prayers that are most commonly used for daily worship and as part of longer life rituals or festival celebrations.
What is Ask Rishi?
Ask Rishi is an AI-powered resource who can answer your questions about Hinduism.
Is Yangra free to download?
Yangra is free to download on both iOS and Android. After a free trial period, the content and features require a subscription to access. Full details are available on the app.
Is the app suitable for children?
Yes. Yangra is designed to make Hinduism accessible to the whole family. The content is designed to make engagement with one’s Hindu heritage easier and more enjoyable at any age.
What platforms is Yangra available on?
Yangra is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices. Search “Yangra” in the App Store or Google Play to download.
How often is new content added?
There is new content each day on the Home Page – a quote of the day, image of the day, and prayer of the day. In addition, new topics are added periodically to enable users to extend their understanding of different topics in Hinduism.
Can I use Yangra offline?
Downloaded content is available offline so you can access prayers, rituals, and guidance even without an internet connection.
Can I download Yangra on my tablet?
Yes. A tablet version of Yangra is available for download from the App Store or Google Play.
Who created Yangra and is the information reliable?
The Founders of Yangra are a Hindu couple both of whom have lived in India and the United States. They have 3 children and understand how difficult it can be to pass down Hindu practices and traditions to the next generation given all the demands of modern life. They designed Yangra with the hope that it would make it easy and joyful for Hindu families anywhere in the world to practice and enjoy their religious traditions. Yangra's content has been reviewed by an Advisory Board of theologians and leading academic scholars on Hinduism. It is a source you can trust. The Founders of Yangra and the members of its Advisory Board have received degrees and held teaching positions at some of the most respected universities in the world including Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, Brown, University of Florida, Duke, Pennsylvania State University, University of Hyderabad, Osmania University, University of Madras, University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, Annamalai University, and Sri Venkateswara University.
