HINDUISM
Navratri 2016: In photos how India celebrates the 9-day festival
It is that time of the year when Hindus in India will celebrate one of the biggest festivals –...
Thousands Throng Himachal Temples For Navratri
Thousands Throng Himachal Temples For Navratri Navratri is a 10-day long festival, the holy period for the Hindus. SHIMLA:...
Deepavali 2016 – Adelaide by Hindu Council of Australia
Details : Organized By :Hindu Council of Australia Date :16-Oct-2016 Time:12:00 PM to 09:00 PM Location:KLEMZIG Venue:Gaza Sports &...
It’s scientifically validated now; Ganga water is ‘holy’!
Indian scientists have validated the scientific basis of the mysterious ‘special power’ of the water of Ganga, which Hindus...
300 Hindu families unable to perform Durga puja in Bengal’s Kanglapahari village after opposition by 25 Muslim families
In the past three years, they were denied a go-ahead by the local administration following objections by a few...
Sharad Navaratri and the Nine Divine Nights
Sharad Navaratri is a nine day long Hindu festival of worship and dance. The festival is dedicated to worship...
Opinion: D. C. Nath (President, Patriot’s Forum) – Why Are We Proud To Be Hindus?
President of Patriots Forum, D.C. Nath was superannuated in January, 1995, as the Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, D.C. Nath (IPS-1960) was...
Hindu temple opens in Lubbock, Texas
Hindu temple of Lubbock in Texas reportedly held a grand opening on September 10 with ancient Hindu rituals. Opening...
Immersion of idols peaceful
SAFE: Vinayakar idols being taken out in a procession near Muthupet in Tiruvarur distric on Sunday.— Photo: R.M. Rajarathinam...
The war against Hindu culture – David Frawley
McDonald’s Vamadeva Shastri / David FrawleyWestern monoculture breaks up traditional families, social systems, and accounts of history, imposing its...
How Nitin Gadkari Can Build A Road To Goddess Of Power In Two Hours
The average speed of union ministry of road is 20 Km a day. By this speed the long pending...
Inflammable substance hurled at Hindu Munnai functionary’s house
Summary: VELLORE: An inflammable substance was reportedly hurled at the house of a functionary of the Hindu Munnani (HM)...
Belgium brewery apologizes to Hindus for using Lord Ganesha as beer icon
Belgium brewery, The Musketeers, has apologized for using Lord Ganesha as icon representing its Jack’s Precious IPA beer. Google...
Hindus pray to Lord Ganesh for luck & prosperity
PANJIM: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began in the State on Monday, as Hindu families across Goa began praying to Lord...
God Ganesha in Japan
Ganesha in Shingon Buddhism, Japan Ganesha worship was brought to Japan by early Buddhists through China. In Japan the...
Ganesha Chaturthi and the Start of the Academic Year
Usually the Hindu holiday of Ganesha Chaturdhi falls in late August or early Sept. – around the beginning of...
Towering Ganesha idol cynosure of all eyes
The 108 feet high Ganesha idol installed on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi at MVP Colony, which is said...
Can’t get to the Ganges? Hindu priests will perform last rite ritual online
Featured: Men performing the Hindu last rites ritual of ‘pind-daan’ at the banks of the Ganges river. (De Agostini...
Nail artist draws 999 varieties of Ganesha
Ravi Parasa’s dedication and effort hailed “Some of us will be having a habit of biting nails and we...
Hindu community laments CM’s apathy over Sitla Mandir issue
KARACHI: Hindu community has lamented over apathetic attitude of the Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah towards the...
Upset Hindus urge withdrawal of Lord Ganesh image from Belgium beer
Upset Hindus have urged Belgium based The Musketeers Brewery to apologize and withdraw image of Lord Ganesh from its...
Hindus and Jains observe festival of Anant Chaturdashi
HINDUS AND JAINS CELEBRATE LORD VISHNU AND SHOW THEIR DEVOTION WITH THE ANANT CHATURDASHI FESTIVAL. There are five prime...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2016: Traditional foods to celebrate the birth of Hindu God
Children whispering their wishes into the ear of an idol of Lord Ganesha as they celebrate Ganesh ChaturthiGetty Traditionally...
Georgetown appoints Hindu chaplain
August 31, 2016 Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic institution in the US, has become the first American college to...
Why Hindus Burn Incense Sticks And Camphor During Religious Rituals. Must Know
When we go to a Hindu temple there are simple procedures and practices that we follow, some that we...
Goddess Saraswathi begins new chapter in Auckland
Noothana Kumbhabishegam at Sri Subramaniyar Aalayam Venkat Raman – venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz Hindus will have a unique experience of witnessing the...
Onam 2016 Hindu celebration, 9/3
(Photo: Getty Images) More than 50 female dancers will be gathering to perform the traditional “Thiruvathira” at the Kerala...
Help asked by Hindu community in Sweden Misuse of Mahamantra of lord shiva
How Hindu mandir in Sweden allow person working in mandir and disrespect the Maha mantra of Lord Shiva. while Hindus...
Celebrating a decade of devotion to Lord Ganesha
The guest of honour was Durban businessman, Vivian Reddy, and there were performances by the students of the Saraswathie...
Hindu Goddess Saraswati the Goddess of Wisdom
Saraswati the goddess of knowledge, who is praised by the wise, who is the wife of the creator, may...
What would Sri Krishna do? – Gary Gutting
• The interviewee for this article is Prof Jonardon Ganeri, currently a visiting professor of philosophy at the non-sectarian New York University...
VHPA – On the sacred occasion of Krishna Jamanasthtami with prayers and affection
Jai Sri Krishna On the sacred occasion of Krishna Jamanasthtami with prayers and affection Sri Krishna Till this day...
Hundreds attend Hindu food festival
FOOD was at the heart of festivities in Bolton this weekend. On Sunday the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Temple opened...
Pakistan: Hindu Girls Abducted, Forced to Convert to Islam
Thousands of Hindu girls, many under the age of 18, are being abducted and forcibly converted to Islam before...
Hindu temple in Kingsbury hosts festival to honour the armed forces
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury enjoyed a Raksha Bandhan festival to honour the armed forces Kingsbury Temple opened its doors...
Hindu chariot celebrations in Ealing draws crowd of more than 30,000
The Chariot Festival of the Thurkkai Temple of Ealing on Sunday (August 14) drew an estimated 30,000 people from...
Plans for new Hindu community centre in Maidenhead riverside
Plans for a Hindu community centre will be on show at a consultation next week so neighbours can have...
HMEC Update 11th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives Conference Atlanta GA
11th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference Awareness and Awakening: The Future Role of Hindu Mandirs and Institutions Holiday Inn...
Gayatri Pariwar Of Houston Janmashtami Celebration
Janamasthami.2016 Atmiya Parijan, Gayatri Pariwar of Houston, cordially invites everyone in Janmashtami celebration next week for the Lord Krishna’s...
Hindutva is a spiritual democracy: Vaidya
Jaipur: RSS leader Manmohan Vaidya today termed Hindutva a spiritual democracy and said followers of other religions also participate...
Opinion: D. C. Nath(President, Patriot’s Forum) – Mahabharat: A Fresh Look
President of Patriots Forum, D.C. Nath was superannuated in January, 1995, as the Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, D.C. Nath (IPS-1960) was...
GHHF Tiranga Yatra CD And Krishna Pushkara CD Sung by Dr. Ghazal Srinivas
Tiranga Yatra CD and Krishna Pushkara CD Sung by Dr. Ghazal Srinivas, Brand Ambassador of GHHF and Savetemples...
Hindu priests oppose installation of Ravana’s idol in Greater Noida
New Delhi: The head priests of temples here on Tuesday said they would not allow the installation of Ravana’s...
USA Hindus protest murder of Pakistani Hindu teen at U.N.
Aug 1st, 2016 – JFH along with the “Sindhi Academic & Cultural Society of North America” protested the latest...
Appeal to save Hindu ashram in USA hijacked by anti-Modi Muslim hardliners
Namaskar 7/28/2016 This letter is to make a fervent appeal to you to reclaim the Blue Mountain Center of...
Exhibition to showcase Hinduism’s mark on the world
PETALING JAYA: A “Hindu Civilisation & Heritage Exhibition” organised by the Bhaktivedanta Science Unit of the International Society for...
New temple in the works for local Hindus; four-day celebration starts Thursday
Posted Aug. 3, 2016 at 6:28 PM CHATHAM — Amid a four-day celebration beginning Thursday marking the eighth anniversary...
Hinduism does not allow conversion by aggression: Mohan Bhagwat
“Hindu is a tradition” which believes in “accepting, respecting and celebrating” all other identities, he said. Bhagwat also said...
Why do Hindus worship the cow ?
Regard for creatures has been an age old characteristic in Hinduism. Hindus view every single living animal as hallowed...
Dedicate more hours to Hinduism: Hindu community to BBC
Hindus British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to broadcast more Hindu programs, dedicating more hours to Hinduism. According to a recent report...
ISKCON Mayapur celebrates Guru Purnima
KOLKATA: The devotees of ISKCON Mayapur celebrated Guru Purnima with fervour. A spiritual congregation by the name of Sri...
Guide to Hindu God’s Favourite Food Items: Find Out!
Image Source: awesomecardiff.co.uk No worship is said to be complete without sacrifice and offering food to God Offering food...
Pillars of Hinduism: Nine Beliefs which forms Spiritual base of the Religion
Even with all these variations, there is a common thread of belief in a supreme being which revolves around...
The Importance of Durva Grass to worship Lord Ganesha in Hinduism
Devotees carry an idol of the Hindu elephant god Ganesh for immersion into the Arabian Sea on the last...
VIBHUTI: What significance does applying ash on forehead holds in Hinduism?
Vibhuti on Forehead of a Sadhu. Image source: Wikimedia Commons It’s believed that the holy ash also called ‘vibhuti’...
Hindu outfits to protest against jailing of saffron leaders
A number of Hindu organisations will hold an agitation here on Thursday against jailing of a string of saffron...
Cardiff Museum to exhibit Durga statues made by students
Cardiff Story Museum in Wales will be exhibiting life size clay images of Hindu Goddess Durga and her four...
TRADITION OF APPLYING SINDOOR IN HINDUISM
Sindoor. Image source: i-survive.blogspot.com India is the culturally rich homeland of Hindus with rituals that retain man’s beliefs in...
Why Guru Purnima is unique to Hindu dharma
Many religions honour their founder or great teacher in various ways. Hindu dharma is perhaps unique in honouring the...
Celebrating Guru Purnima: Understanding its meaning and significance in Hinduism
Lord Shiva and his followers (Representational Pic) Image source: isha.sadhguru.org Guru Purnima is a festival which is celebrated nation-wide...
Hindu Mahasabha idea of Hindutva
The “Hinduness” of the people and country is what is called “Hindutva” Savarkar suspects the loyalty of Muslims and...
Hindus want LaSalle Rd renamed “Om Street” in Connecticut’s W. Hartford
Hindus are urging West Hartford (Connecticut) to permanently rename its LaSalle Road as “Om Street”; where the popular sixth...
Zed commends UNESCO for inscribing Nalanda University on World Heritage List
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has commended UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Committee for inscribing...
Wilton Hindu Temple draws Hindu population to town
Photo: / Stephanie Kim / Hearst Connecticut Media Swami Balgopal stands in front of the sacred stage...
Pictures: Members of Hindu community sign up for organ donation in Leicester
Members of the Hindu community in Leicester signed up for organ donation at a campaign supported by the city’s...
Hindu leader lauds Fiji on Yoga posture
Staff Reporter – The Society of Hinduism has lauded the Fijian government for reportedly including Yoga in its curriculum....
Pakistan may attack Hindu pilgrimage at Amarnath Yatra, says Deputy CM J&K
Pakistan may disrupt Amarnath Yatra, Govt must take immediate action: Nirmal Singh, J&K deputy CM. PTI | Jammu | July 18,...
Here is why Ganga Dussehra is the Heart of Hindus in India
Ganga Dushhera celebration in Varanasi. Image source: www.janwarta.com Ganga Dussehra celebrated on June 14, this year to mark the...
Convention delves on insecurity of Hindus across India
PONDA: Speakers delved on the insecurity of Hindus across India on the third day of the 5th All India...
Five more Vedic Vidyalayas to be opened in north India
Summary: Allahabad: With Vedic Vidyalayas catching people’s fancy in the Hindi belt, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is all...
Petition Demanding Fairness and Accuracy in Textbooks in USA about Teaching of Hinduism and India
www.ESHAusa.org | Yoga & TM | Ayurveda | Science | History | Education| ...
The First Tamil Layman Arumuga Navalar: Protector Of Hinduism in British Ceylon
Map of Ceylon. Image source: Wikimedia Commons Arumuga Navalar (1822-1879) is considered the first Tamil layman to undertake as...
How will learning Hindu scriptures help physiotherapy?
The inclusion of Hindu texts is discriminatory and insulting to students of other religions In May, UGC informed all...
Hindus offer condolences on Jewish peace activist Elie Wiese
Sunday, 3 July 2016, 9:06 pm Press Release: AOL Hindus offer condolences on Jewish peace activist Elie Wiesel’s death...
Fifty people who have affected Hindus and Hinduism in a negative way – Francois Gautier
Francois Gautier In a recently posted article on François Gautier’s website, he lists the names of 50 people who...
‘Lost Between Both Worlds’: Why Afghan Sikhs, Hindus Are Leaving ‘Home’
An Afghan Sikh holds his child inside a Gurudwara during a religious ceremony in Kabul (Reuters) KABUL: On...
Hindu temple in Greater Toronto installing 50’ Lord Hanuman statue
Vishnu Mandir, a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill in Greater Toronto area established in 1979, is installing a 50...
Muslim shopkeeper in Pakistan arrested for blasphemy after selling shoes with ‘Om’ symbol
A Muslim shopkeeper selling shoes carrying the “Om” symbol enraged the Hindu community who accused him of blasphemy and called...
University of Missouri “inclusive terminology” guide ignores Hinduism
Hindus are upset at University of Missouri (Mizzou) ignoring Hinduism in its “inclusive terminology” guide for “learning about inclusive...
Hindus urge Rio Olympic Games Hindu Room be properly equipped
Welcoming the plans to have a Hindu Room at the inter-religious centre at the Rio Olympic Games 2016, Hindus...
University of Missouri removes “inclusive terminology” guide after Hindus protest
University of Missouri (Mizzou) seems to have removed the “inclusive terminology” guide for “learning about inclusive language” from its...
Hindu devotees perform the rituals of ‘Snana Yatra’
Hindu devotees perform the rituals of ‘Snana Yatra’ (bathing festival) at Sri Jagannath Temple at Tanti Bazar in the...
Yogi Adityanath accuses Mother Teresa of converting Hindus to Christians
BJP leader Yogi Adityanath has accused Mother Teresa of religious conversion. Speaking at a religious meeting in Basti...
Hindus pay homage at Sadh Belo temple
PHOTO: EXPRESS SUKKUR: Thousands of Hindu pilgrims converged at the Sadh Belo temple on Monday to pay homage to Baba...
Madaripur Hindus passing days in fear
Sattyajit Karmakar, owner of a pharmacy in Madaripur, commutes to work on his motorcycle from his home in Shariatpur...
City Hosts Camps for Hindus from Pakistan
Keeping its promise to provide relief to Hindus and Sikhs from neighbouring countries, the Centre is holding special camps...
Protest in Silchar over killing of Hindus
SILCHAR, June 13 – At a time when Hindu’s are repeatedly killed in Bangladesh, the silence of the Bangladesh...
Metropolitan Museum New York to exhibit Lord Krishna holding Mount Goverdhan
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (MET), said to be one of the world’s largest and finest...
New book on Swaminarayan Hinduism launched in UK
A new multidisciplinary book has been launched here in the UK which seeks to offer a better understanding of...
Swamy my ‘hero’, believe his word on Ram temple, says Uma Bharti
NEW DELHI: Once the fiery mascot of the Ram temple movement, Union Minister Uma Bharti wants a resolution to...
Upset Hindus urge Amazon to apologize & remove doormats with images of Hindu gods
Upset Hindus have urged world’s largest online retailer Amazon.com for the immediate withdrawal of doormats carrying the images of...
Jews were Hindus- Shiva Lingam in World
ABRAHAM ~ THE JEWISH PATRIACH REACHED EGYPT FROM MATHURA ? AND...
The First Visit to a Dharma Center in France
June 1, 2016 – Paris, France Kagyu Dzong, a center under the guidance of Lama Gyurme in Paris, is...
Meenakshi Amman Temple
This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history. The Meenakshi...
1 in 5 Londoners is non-Christian, which includes Hindus
Non-Christian religions, including Muslims, Hindus and Jews, account for one in five of the London’s population; according to a...
16 Sanskar in Hinduism
As per Hinduism, the Sanskar is a series of sacraments, sacrifices and rituals that serve as rites of passage...
[GHHF] Sri Samaveda Shanumukha Sharma Discourses June 3-9 at Hanuman Temple
Sri Samaveda Shanumukha Sharma Discourses June 3-9 at Hanuman Temple Source: GHHF
New Jersey’s Education Board includes 19 Hindu festivals in its List of Religious Holidays
In its recently adopted resolution—”The List of Religious Holidays Permitting Student Absence from School”—New Jersey State Board of Education...
Students of Scotland’s renowned Lomond School introduced to Hinduism
In a workshop, Hinduism was reportedly recently introduced to students of Lomond School in coastal Helensburgh, Scotland; a fully...
Hindu temple in Indiana concludes installation of murtis
Bharatiya Temple & Cultural Center (BTCC) of Greater Lafayette in West Lafayette (Indiana, USA) has completed traditional installation of...
Hindu deities form part of Los Angeles Getty Center’s China Cave Temples exhibition
“Cave Temples Of Dunhuang” exhibition continuing till September four at the renowned Getty Center in Los Angeles reportedly includes...
Feminine Divinity, Symbolism of Shakti and Women’s Empowerment in Contemporary India
May 28, 2016 Dr. Adityanjee Feminine Divinity, Symbolism of Shakti and Women’s Empowerment in Contemporary India ...
Hinduism Education Parent-Teacher Training Workshop, Monmouth Junction, NJ – June 11th, 930 AM – 7 PM
Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
Hindu majority needed to save democracy in India, Uniform Civil Code important: Subramanian Swamy
Zee Media Bureau New Delhi: BJP Rajya Sabha Member Subramanian Swamy has reiterated that a Hindu majority is a...
Hindu trader hacked to death
A Hindu trader was hacked to death allegedly at Sripatipur Bazar in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha early Wednesday. The...
Parade today will aim to boost interest – and funds – for Northampton Hindu temple scheme
A Hindu blessing ceremoy was held at land in Lings Way back in 2008. Eight years later the plans...
Virginia Commonwealth University to explore yoga’s effect on pregnancy depression
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Nursing will reportedly explore effect of yoga on depression during pregnancy. The US...
Responding to Zed’s complaint on underserving Hindus, BBC aims to be “fully inclusive”
Responding to Hindu statesman Rajan Zed’s complaint “Hindus seek fairness in programming at BBC”, British Broadcasting Corporation states that...
A holy Hindu dip
Hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus took a dip in the Shipra river on Saturday (21 May), the last...
New Staffordshire crematorium will cater for more Hindu funerals, inquiry told
A new crematorium that could be built within green belt land in South Staffordshire will cater for more Hindu...
Hindus seek fairness in programming at BBC
Hindus want British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to broadcast more Hindu programs, dedicating more hours to Hinduism. According to...
Hindu temple opens in England’s Swindon
Swindon in South West England has a new Hindu temple now. Swindon Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre organized its...
Hindus urge Missouri Governor to sign yoga tax exemption
Hindus are urging Missouri Governor Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon to sign the measure exempting yoga classes from sales tax,...
Hinduism Education Parent-Teacher Training Workshop, Monmouth Junction, NJ – June 11th, 930 AM – 7 PM
Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
Illinois’ Cook & Kane County boards & Rockford City Council opening with Hindu prayers
Meetings of Kane County Board, Cook County Board of Commissioners and Rockford City Council—all in Illinois (USA)—are opening with...
The Car Park of This Hindu Temple Serves Some of London’s Best Vegetarian Food
Normally, there’s only one reason to visit the most northwestern point of London: Wembley Stadium. Home to England’s national...
Hindu Students Council’s 25th Annual Camp
NEW YORK, USA, May 11, 2016 : Hindu Students Council (HSC), the largest Hindu youth organization in North America,...
Wellingtonians to know more about Bhagavad Gita
Extracted Content – While the Bhagavad Gita is widely regarded as the most sacred Book of the Hindus, not...
Hindus concerned over robbery by masked gunman in Sacramento Hindu temple kitchen
Hindus are highly concerned after reports of robbery and violent encounter in Sacramento (California) Hindu temple kitchen with a...
London’s Muslim Mayor visits Hindu temple, performs ‘Jalabhishek’ on Shri Swaminarayan’s idol – See pics
Zee Media Bureau London: Spreading the message of harmony and peace over communal hatred, London’s first Muslim mayor,...
Know the importance of ‘Tulsi mala’
Zee Media Bureau/ Dhriti Sharma New Delhi: A garland made from the holy basil plant, holds immense importance...
Basaveswara jayanti celebrated
Praise:Agriculture Minister Pocharam Reddy at a gathering in Nizamabad on Monday.– Photo: K.V. RAMANA Minister for Agriculture Pocharam...
What is the Diwali festival in Hinduism?
Question: “What is the Diwali festival in Hinduism?” Answer: The word diwali comes from a Sanskrit word dipavali (or...
UCLA study endorses yoga to reduce Alzheimer’s risk
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) “study finds that yoga and meditation can help minimize cognitive impairment”, according to UCLA...
Understanding Hinduism in United States
Hinduism in Chicago, Wikimedia Commoms This is a video released by Chicago police department. In this, Rev. Chaplain Dean...
Leave the Festival Alone
The Holi Festival of Colors is a Hindu celebration, at least, it was. Many have taken the festival’s tradition...
In The Jungles Of Jammu, Who Saved Ravi and Rahul From Black Panther
It was in mid-May of 2015, when Rahul Chandra from USA visited India with an agenda to take his...
All you need to know about Akshaya Tritiya
All you need to know about Akshaya Tritiya A woman purchasing gold jewellery on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya...
Hindus welcome Louisiana Veterans Museum offering yoga to combat PTSD
Hindus have welcomed USS Kidd Veterans Museum in downtown Baton Rouge (Louisiana) offering “Yoga for Veterans” to combat PTSD...
Understanding The Meaning Of Shiva’s 8 Adornments
Shiva is the most powerful God in Hinduism. He is the third God in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate...
Brahma Kumaris marks 40 years of service in T&T
Sunday, May 1, 2016 Brahma Kumaris was founded by Dada Lekhraj Kripalani, a retired Indian businessman, in 1937 in...
Illinois’ Rockford City Council opening with Hindu prayer 1st time in 164 years
Rockford City Council (Illinois, USA) will have its reportedly first historic Hindu opening prayer on May 16, containing verses...
An Indigenous View Of The Hindu Identity
SNAPSHOT Why should ordinary Hindus be haunted and bullied today for no fault of theirs, in their own land...
Hindu American Foundation Releases Bullying Report
Report details the bullying and bias that Hindu American youths face in American schools as a result of cultural...New Hindu Religious and Cultural Center opens
William Wotring /The Dominion Post Chief Priest Samudrala Venkatacharyulu prepares the blessing ceremony at the new Hindu Religious and...
Hindus welcome use of yoga to prevent misbehavior in some Minnesota schools
Hindus have welcomed some schools in Osseo Area Schools and Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota for reportedly using...
For immediate release: Smithsonian showcasing Hindu deity Shiva
The Smithsonian, “world’s largest museum and research complex” in Washington DC, is displaying three iconic Hindu Chola bronzes till...
Glasgow museum highlights Hindu deity Shiva
Bronze sculpture “Shiva Nataraj” is one of highlights of award-winning Saint Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art (SMMRLA)...
Rebirth of Shravan Kumar : 36,000 km on Foot in 20 Years Carrying his Mother
It’s rare to see such bonding between parents and children in modern times where the only concern for children...
Hindu community support RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett’s family
Local Hindu community shows support for the family of Sarah Beckett, the West Shore RCMP officer killed in a...
Hindu community celebrates new temple
The Hindu community of Rochester took an auspicious step toward a new spiritual and cultural home on Sunday. Starting...
Hindu temple opening in West Virginia
A new Hindu Religious & Cultural Center (HRCC) is opening in Morgantown (West Virginia) on April 30. Grand opening...
Why I Admire Hindu Mahasabha Of America – The American ‘Hindu Lone Star’
In the late 2011, during one of the visits to a Hindu community reception in Houston, I was refereed...
In a first, deities to have bath at Ardh Kumbh
400 accept invite From Garhwal and Kumaon divisions, deities will be brought to Haridwar for the first time in...
Nottingham’s only Hindu priest told to leave UK by Home Office
The city’s only Hindu priest is being forced to leave the country due to a row over an English...
Mata Hinglaj Yatra: To Hingol, a pilgrimage to reincarnation
Pilgrims make their way to the top of Chandergup mud volcano in Hingol. PHOTO: ALI XAFAR/EXPRESS KARACHI: In the searing...
FIRST DAY OF KUMBH MELA 2016
VAN (Hemant/Arjun/Varunjeet) – One of the world’s largest month-long Kumbh Mela began in Ujjain today i.e. Friday (22.04.2016). First...
‘Allow all collectors to give citizenship to Pak Hindus’
Jaipur: Advocacy groups working for the cause of Pakistani refugees in India have asked the Union government to empower...
Ancient Hindu Temples in Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh that are Worth a Visit
India is truly the birthplace of Hinduism and therefore one can easily find innumerable temples of various gods...
Hindus celebrate Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman is said to be able to assume any form at will, wield rocks, move mountains, dart through the...
Hanuman Jayanti Celebration – Saturday, 23 April 2016
Atmiya Parijan, Gayatri Pariwar of Houston, cordially invites everyone to attend Hanuman Jayanti celebration this Saturday at the...
Thousand year old Hindu Shiv linga discovered in Thailand
Thailand is a Buddhist country, but Hinduism was prevalent during 10-12th century Image source: Shiv linga, sculpture, fine arts,...
Tamil Nadu’s Fabulous New Temple Chariot
After a hundred-year hiatus, an exquisite vehicle for Siva is carved for Thanjavur’s Brihadeeswarar Temple An historic and joyous parade:...
Significance of Adi Shankara
Adi Shankara or Shankaracharya was born when Hinduism as a religion was in utter chaos. The multiplicity of religious...
Hindus welcome “heart change” of Oxford Theology to include Hinduism
Hindus have welcomed the change of heart of Oxford University for reportedly including Hinduism in the Theology course. Hindu...
HinduAssociationUSA Greeting of Ramnavami to all !
Greeting of Ramnavami to all ! RAM NAVAMI FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS Ram Navami...
VHP America warmest wishes of Ram Navami
Namaste and our warmest wishes to you on this auspicious day of Ram Navami “Wherever four Hindus live, Ram...
New House Of Worship Set To Open For Area’s Hindu Faithful
Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016 1:04 pm Journal Staff Report Hanuman Mandir Spiritual and Cultural Center in Glenview, a...
11 Kundi Gayatri MahaYagya on Saturday, April 16th @ 4:30pm
Atmiya All, Chaitra Navratri started April 8th and ends on April 15th,and a lot of you are already...
Vasant Navaratri – Raji P. Shrivastava
Posted on April 11, 2016 by Admin Devi Saptashrungi Nivasini of Vani-Nanduri, Maharashtra. This is the Goddess who gave...
Finally, Shani temple lets in women devotees
Shani Shingnapur Temple. —AFP Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), April 8 In a big victory to the campaign for gender equality, the...
Hindu god Shiva’s statue to be dedicated in Alabama museum garden
Sculpture of Hindu deity Lord Shiva in Nataraja form will reportedly be dedicated at the outdoor sculpture garden of...
Hindu Samaj Temple plans groundbreaking ceremony (video)
Although there have been delays and changes to the original vision, Hindu Samaj Temple looks forward to the April...
Hindu American Foundation Launches #DontEraseIndia Campaign
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF), an advocacy organization for the Hindu American community, is announcing a campaign to keep...
HOLI Festival of Colors to bring piece of Hindu culture to Wichita State
File Photo by Kevin Brown HOLI Festival of Colors Students play with color and water during the 2015 HOLI...
What is Navratri? What do these nine days of festivities mean?
Hinduism’s nine most holy days, Navrati represents a lot more than just prayers and abstinence from food. Maa Durga....
Hindu god Shiva’s statue to be dedicated in Alabama museum garden
Sculpture of Hindu deity Lord Shiva in Nataraja form will reportedly be dedicated at the outdoor sculpture garden of...
Krishna Janmashtami declared as Gopuja Dinotsvavam in Andhra Pradesh
KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI IS DECLARED GOPUJA DINOTSAVAM IN ANDHRA PRADESH On behalf of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, Dr. Ghazal...
Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia Inc – 5th Australian National Hindu Conference
Conference theme: “United communities, United Australia” THE Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia Inc. (VHP Australia) has been working with...
Holy city becoming home of foreign spiritual seekers
— By FP NEWS SERVICE | Mar 30, 2016 12:28 am Ujjain : Holy city Ujjain is already becoming home for the...
Pushkara Festival 2016
Archive for the ‘Pushkara Festival 2016’ Category PUSHKARA FESTIVAL — PART 9: Shobhayatra (B) POSTED ON MARCH 27TH, 2016...
Hinduism highlighted: Beautiful Hindu temples of Australia
Sydney Murugan Temple BY MEGHA SHARMA Australia is one of those continents with which India shares not only a...
Registration for Amarnath Yatra begins
New Delhi: The registration for this year’s Amarnath Yatra, which will begin on 2nd July, has started and permission...
Dharma Civilization Foundation – Experience the Magic of “Shanti”
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Hindus welcome German football team adopting yoga
Hindus have welcomed world champion German national football team for reportedly incorporating yoga as a part of training in...
Hinduism – A way of Life – an interesting story
Hinduism – A way of Life – an interesting story A Hindu found himself flying as co-passenger with an...
As Sri Lankan leader celebrate Hindu festival calls to give Hinduism equal status as Buddhism in the new constitution
“Sri Lankan President visits North to celebrate annual Hindu festival of Thai Pongal” COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 12, 2016...
Submerged Hindu shrines rise after 34 years
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Hindus laud Mozambique for Diwali holiday
Hindus have commended Mozambique government for reportedly granting Diwali holiday to Hindu employees. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in...
Diwali will be considered for Parsippany schools’ holiday calendar
By Lisa Kintish The Parsippany-Troy Hills School District has received a request to add the Hindu holiday of Diwali...
Spiritual leader Dada to teach yoga at Ringwood East
February 16, 2016 6:30pm Emma-Jayne SchenkMaroondah Leader Spiritual leader Dada Krpamayananda – who has taught yoga across the world...
Hindus Welcome Idea Of Meditation Room In University Of Wyoming
Hindus have welcomed the idea of Meditation and Prayer Room in University of Wyoming (UW) campus in Laramie. Rajan...
Hindu Holidays to be included in Chelmsford Schools
CHELMSFORD, MA—When Chelmsford School Committee met recently to discuss diversity in its school system, not a single Hindu from...
Hindu community welcomes prayers to Hindu gods in St. Louis Chamber concert
The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus (SLCC) in Missouri will offer “invocations to Hindu gods” by John Schlenck in current...
Night of Shiva: Hindu festival honors weed-smoking deity
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Why Hindus Around The World Honor Lord Shiva On Maha Shivaratri
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Canadian Hindu Society of Saskatchewan hosts banquet to connect with the community
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US-based Hindu leader welcomes Pakistan’s move to declare holiday on Holi and Diwali
American Hindu religious leader Rajan Zed has commended National Assembly of Pakistan for reportedly adopting a resolution that the...
Happy Holi! The Hindu festival of colors
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Special Holi day for the Hindus
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Hindus welcome launch of Prayer Room at University of Central Florida
Punjab News Express NEVADA : Hindus are commending University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando for reported launching of...
Hindu Holi festival kicks off with explosions of color
The ancient Hindu festival of Holi, which heralds the end of winter and the victory of good over evil,...
Sindh Govt declared Mar 24 as Holi holiday
KARACHI: The government of Sindh on Saturday notified Mar 24 as a public holiday throughout the province to mark...
1.5m people visited Pashupatinath during Maha Shivaratri: Organisers
Mar 18, 2016- Pashupatinath Temple witnessed nearly 1.5 million footfalls during the two-week long Maha Shivaratri fair, organisers said....
Zed commends Pakistan’s National Assembly & Sindh Government for Hindu holidays
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has commended National Assembly of Pakistan for reportedly adopting a resolution that the Government should...
Hamilton Hindus celebrate a year of Lord Balaji
Venkat Raman – venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz Devotees of Lord Venkateswara in Hamilton celebrated the first Anniversary of the Lord’s Temple bringing...
Protest in Mysuru after Bajrang Dal activist murder
By: Express News Service | Bengaluru | Published:March 15, 2016 2:30 am A day after a Bajrang Dal activist,...
Holi, the ‘festival of colors,’ invites students of all backgrounds to celebrate spring
Photo by Connor Moriarty | Senior Karson Riley joined hundreds of other students in celebrating a colorful start to...
Hindus urge Rome & Paris museums to not display Barbie depicted as goddess Kali
Hindus are urging Rome and Paris museums not to display iconic Barbie doll as goddess Kali in their Barbie...The Holi Festival is a vivid, joyoful Hindu celebration of spring
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Hindus flock to Orange Coast College Prayer Room Idea
Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, likes the idea of a prayer room at Orange Coast...
Practising the Hindu concept of Unity
In my previous article, I described the principle of Unity in the Universe, with the spiritual message from the...
Brussels to celebrate Holi
Hindu “festival of color” Holi will be celebrated in Brussels, which is the headquarters of the European Union, on...
Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami’s Sivaratri Talk
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San Francisco’s Hindu chariot procession enters 50th year
The 50th Annual San Francisco Ratha Yatra Parade will be organized on August 14. The “Festival of the Chariots”...
Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at Lehigh University
Hindus are urging for a permanent and exclusive Prayer Room at Lehigh University (LU), internationally recognized research university in...
Welcoming Mahashivaratri
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[GHHF] Islamic Terror to wipe out Democracy, Secularism, Polytheism and Human Rights in India
Islamic Terror to wipe out Democracy, Secularism, Polytheism and Human Rights in India. For Hindu survival, implement Two-Nation...
Shiva Lingam – Some Scientific Truths
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Mass Surya Namaskaram for Ratha Sapthami
Children’s offer Suryanamaskaram at music college as part of Ratha saptami in Vijayawada on Sunday ( Hans...
Dr. Swamy talks about Dharma rising in London
Dr. Subramanian Swamy in London 14-Feb-2016 talks about “Dharma Rising”. Video coverage by British South Indians UK. Event arranged...
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed inducted into Advisory Board of Interfaith Peace Project
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has been inducted into the Advisory Board of California headquartered “The Interfaith Peace Project”, which...
Hindu Cultural Center Raises Money For Fire Victims
By Emily DeFeciani Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 05:36 PM EST COLONIE, N.Y. — Two local families are...
New Muscat Airport to have 24 prayer rooms Hindus seek on
Category: South Asians Abroad Published on Saturday, 13 February 2016 11:32 Written by Tapa Menon The new Muscat International...
Hindus welcome Ferris University goal of designated prayer spaces by 2021
Hindus have welcomed inclusion of “Designate spaces for individuals to pray, contemplate, meditate” as a “goal” by Ferris State...
Majestic Nageswari Amman Hindu Temple with 924 snake-carvings opens in Malaysia
Om Sri Maha Athi Nageswari Amman Temple is reportedly launched in the new township of Puchong Gateway (Puchong, Selangor,...
Hindus welcome launch of “meditation rooms” in University of Minnesota
Hindus are commending University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMTC) for launching two meditation rooms on the campus for prayer,...
Lauding Cullman Schools on introducing yoga, Hindus urge yoga in all Alabama schools
Hindus have commended Cullman City Schools (CCS) in Alabama for reportedly introducing yoga, calling it a step in the...
Hilltop Murugan Hindu Temple opens in Malaysian island
A new Arulmigu Balathandayuthabani Devasthanam in Batu Kawan (Penang, Malaysia), situated amidst lush greenery on a hill and adjoining...
Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at University of Iowa
Hindus are urging for a permanent and exclusive Prayer Room at University of Iowa (UI), a top public research...
Hindus welcome Georgia baseball team adopting yoga
Hindus have welcomed Georgia Bulldogs baseball team of University of Georgia in Athens for reportedly incorporating yoga as a...
Why Dharma always wins
Long lasting subjugation made cynics and pessimists out of many people of India. India’s ethos is spirit of optimism...
University of Iowa Museum has “murtis” of Hindu gods
University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) has “murtis” of Hindu gods. A “murti”, per Oxford Dictionary of Hinduism,...
Amazing facts of Tirupati Balaji temple
1. At the entrance of the main door, to the right side, a stick which was used by Ananthaalvar...
Happy Basant Panchami
Basant Panchami, Vasant Panchami or Shree Panchami is associated with the Spring Festival that is observed in the month...
Hindus happiest group in United Kingdom
Hindus are the happiest among all the religious communities/groups of United Kingdom (UK), according to a dataset of Office...
World’s largest folk art museum to showcase Hindu Lord Brahma Shrine
Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe (New Mexico, USA) will showcase Lord Brahma (Erawan) Shrine in its...
Good to Know-Muslim girls master Sanskrit in Bihar school
President of Patriots Forum, D.C. Nath was superannuated in January, 1995, as the Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, D.C. Nath (IPS-1960) was...
Disabled pray for better facilities in temples
Malaysia Hindhu Dharma Mamandram and Damai Disabled Person Association Malaysia celebrating Ponggal with disabled and elderly. THE Hindu members...
What Bhagavad Gita teaches us: Top 10 lessons we must remember!
What Bhagavad Gita teaches us: Top 10 lessons we must remember! Zee Media Bureau The Bhagavad Gita is a...
Nepal launches electric cremation service to modernise Hindu practice
KATHMANDU: Nepal has launched an electric cremation service for the first time in its history to phase out the...
Dedicated Hindu devotees thank one of their gods for blessings
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Retired university lecturer releases book on Hinduism
Dr Thillayvel Naidoo of Durban North who worked for the Department of Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has...
“Faith in Birmingham” gallery opens showcasing Hindu deities Vishnu & Ganesh
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) in United Kingdom reportedly launched a new gallery “Faith in Birmingham” on February...
Popular Prayers of Hindu Gods and Goddesses
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Panic grips Hindu community in Pakistan after temple desecrated
Karachi: Three pistol-waving bearded men stormed a 60-year-old temple in Pakistan‘s largest city and desecrated the idol of a...
Hindu Human Rights Highlights Plight of Kashmiri Hindus
On 19 January 2016 I had the enormous privilege of being invited to speak at the prestigious London School...
Hindu leader slams Coldplay and Beyonce video
US singer Beyonce in a scene from Coldplay’s new music video. Coldplay and Beyonce have come under fire from...
Panic grips Hindu community in Pak after temple desecrated
Karachi, February 2 Three pistol-waving bearded men stormed a 60-year-old temple in Pakistan’s largest city and desecrated the idol...
Upset Hindus urge Sega for removal of Lord Krishna from video game
Hindus are upset at “Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final” role-playing video game being developed/published by Sega’s subsidiary Atlus...
HSAI tours Ekambaranathar Temple – India 2016
HSAI tours Ekambaranathar Temple located in the district of Kanchipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. This temple...
Power of Gayatri Mantra & Hanuman Chalisa
Gayatri Mantra declared the most powerful mantraScientific research Hanuman Chalisa and Gayatri Mantra Any one who knows the Hanuman Chalisa? In...
Practices of Hindu religion are polylithic in character – Unnikrishna Panicker
Posted on January 24, 2016 by Admin “It would be unfair to claim that what is practised in Sabarimala is misogynistic....
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Massachusetts’ Chelmsford Public Schools
Hindus are urging Chelmsford Public Schools (CPS) in Massachusetts to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as...
Hindus term Denmark’s seizure of refugees’ assets law as “absurd”
Hindus have strongly criticized Denmark’s proposal backed by its parliament to confiscate refugees’ possessions; calling it inhumane, despicable and...
Upset Hindus urge Ohio apparel firm to recall Lord Ganesha products
Upset Hindus have urged for the immediate withdrawal of tee shirt, tank tops, mug and blanket with Lord Ganesha’s...
Swami Ghananand ji message on African Hinduism. Africa is Ripe for a Strong Hindu Future
Western faiths are long embedded in Africa. Christianity came first through traders. They were followed by missionaries who...
“Surya Namaskar Yajna” App by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Description This app is primarily designed for you and your family to track your progess on surya namaskars done....
Hindu temples well-maintained in Pakistan: Pak author
KOLKATA: Hindu temples in Pakistan are well-maintained, but since they are located in prime real estate areas some of...
TTD to improve desi Hindu’s Holy Cow breeds
TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has decided to improve the indigenous breeds of cow as part of its...
Bangladesh RK Mission unit chief among 4 gets death threat from Ansarullah Bangla
Baliati Ramkrishna Mission chief and 3 others get death threat from Ansarullah Bangla in Manikganj, Bangladesh. Upananda Brahmachari | HENB |...
Hindu Faith in Japan is still Alive
Hindu gods forgotten in India revered in Japan. Krishnendu Bandyopadhyay| TNN | Kolkata | Jan 11, 2016:: Did you know...
Hindu Studies: An education in religious studies and bias – Padma Kuppa
I was pleased to start the new year off with information about how, in pre-colonial India, Hindu temples were premier...
Fortune Apologizes for International Issue Depicting Jeff Bezos as Hindu Deity
Fortune editor Alan Murray apologized Jan. 12 for the cover of its January international edition which featured Amazon CEO...
Greetings of Makar Sankranti 2016 by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti
।। जयतु जयतु हिन्दुराष्ट्रम् ।। News Hindu Issues Activities ...
Swami Vivekananda: Man who presented the mysticism of Hinduism before a spiritually shattered West
In 1893, Vivekananda attended the World’s first ‘Parliament of Religions’ in Chicago to articulate the real meaning and essence...
Swami Vivekananda had said tolerance is Hinduism’s specialty: Gadkari
Updated: Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Mumbai, Jan 12: Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari today said here that it was...
A beautiful Hindu chant from the 8th century
Dear friends, I wanted to share this with you for a long time already, but I just did not...
Ancient Vedic Hindu Texts should be regarded as primary source of knowledge: ISRO Chief
PTI | Manipal | Nov 21, 2015::Stressing that the country’s pride resides in its glorious heritage, Indian Space Research...
Foolproof security for Hindu Yatrees
December 02, 2015 CHAKWAL: District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Moeen Masood Tuesday said foolproof security arrangements for the...
Story Of Vedic Afghanistan Shows That Hinduism Was Once A Religion That The World Followed
The roots of Hinduism are embedded in almost every part of the world and it is not surprising because Hinduism is...
“Hinduism is a liberation” Deepak Dayaram Ghindwani
My name is Deepak Dayaram Ghindwani and I live in Bali Indonesia My parents moved to Indonesia in 1947...
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat: Ram temple may be completed in my lifetime
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat today hoped that the construction of Ram temple might be completed in...
Hindu Mahasabha leader buys Dawood Ibrahim’s car for Rs 3.2 lakh; vows to burn it
Last Updated: Thursday, December 10, 2015 – 10:11 Zee Media Bureau Mumbai: President of Hindu Mahasabha Swami Chakrapani on...
VHP to involve youth in temple movement revival
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) now plans to put the youth at the forefront of the temple movement in...
Indian police seal campus to foil beef festival
IANS . Hyderabad | Update: 12:28, Dec 10, 2015 Tension prevailed at Osmania University on Thursday as police sealed the campus...
Construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya can ‘boost’ PM Modi’s popularity: Shiv Sena
NEW DELHI: Welcoming the assertion made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over the Ram mandir issue...
A college in USA’s New Hampshire has a Hindu temple and Hindu student organisation
Ivy League Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, which consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions, reportedly has a...
Hindu community lauds UK’s Luton Airport for “Prayer Room”, calls it step in positive direction
Hindus have commended international London Luton Airport (LLA) in England for launching “prayer room”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed,...
Importance Of Masik Shivarathri
In Hinduism, Shivarathri means the ‘Great Night of Lord Shiva’. According to the Hindu calendar, Shivarathri that falls on...
Elderly Pakistani Hindu woman finally gets permission to leave India
Date published: Thursday, 26 November 2015 – 10:23pm IST | Agency: PTI An elderly Hindu woman from Pakistan, who has...
Universal Society of Hinduism criticises Lorna Jane over ‘wellness lounge’ at Sydney Airport
DECEMBER 11, 201510:55AM Lorna Jane Clarkson is in hot water again. Picture: Tara Croser POPULAR activewear brand Lorna Jane...
Gurdwara in US vandalised with anti-IS graffiti
The defaced boundary walls of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Los Angeles, United States, on Wednesday. Tribune photo Los Angeles,...
Sangh Parivar launch Sankar ‘acquisition’
B Sreejan | TNN | Dec 15, 2015, 09.33 AM IST THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The decision of political leaders to stay away...
Pakistan to renovate Hindu temples, Indian pilgrims pray for peace
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to renovate and improve facilities at a historical Hindu temple complex near here besides allowing more...
Pakistan to renovate Hindu temples near Islamabad, welcome more Indian pilgrims
Islamabad: Pakistan plans to renovate and improve facilities at a historical Hindu temple complex near Islamabad besides allowing more devotees...
Tributes to Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal
(Left) Bal Vihar’s Acharya Geetha Raghu; Swami Adhyatmananda, president of the Divya Jivan Sanskrutik Sangh, Sivananda Ashram, Ahmadabad; Chinmaya Mission president Dr....
Training of Hindu priests Intensified in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA, November 13, 2015 (The Phoenix Sun): The South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has initiated a process...
Worshipping mother as God an inherent part of Indian culture
One “ideal” that binds us all in the society beyond the limitations of time and space, beyond any bounds...
Penang Hindu Endowments Board denies land grab accusations
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) has refuted suggestions it was used by the state government to...
RSS wants a special place for Shivaji in curriculum
Summary: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sah Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale today said the history of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji...
HHR Video : Japanese PM Shinzo Abe attends Holy Ganga Aarti at Varanasi
Marking a new chapter in centuries-old ties between India and Japan. Japanese PM Shinzo Abe along PM Narendra Modi...
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ‘shakha’ spreads its wings to 39 countries
The 39 countries where shakhas are held include five in the Middle East where outdoor shakhas are not permitte… Read...
RSS plans Indore film festival to promote nationalism, ‘family ethos’
Chitrabharti Film Festival’ has been scheduled for February 26-28 and will be inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj...
Hindu Festivals 2016: Festival Calendar 2016 for Hinduism
This is a month wise list of most popular Hindu festivals in 2016 based on various regional Hindu calendars. The same festival...
The Ten Avataras of Lord Vishnu
THE TEN AVATARAS OF LORD VISHNU By Stephen Knapp An avatara is an incarnation of God. Whenever God descends...
Three-day Datta Jayanti celebrations
A view of Guru Dattatreya Bababudangiri Dargah near Chikkamagaluru.— Photo: Prakash Hassan Pro-Hindutva groups are getting ready for the...
RSS spreads Hindu culture globally
Bengaluru, Dec 22: In a major expansion, the Hindu right wing organistaion Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has spread its...
BJP should tread carefully over Ram temple
The arrival of two trucks of stones in Ayodhya for the construction of the Ram temple is not just...
December 21 Hindus around the world celebrate a holiday dedicated to «the Bhagavad Gita»
December 21 Hindus around the world celebrate a holiday dedicated to «the Bhagavad Gita». Gitagata noted in one of...
VHP men raise ‘Love Jihad’ issue, booked for ransacking police station in Shamli
Meerut: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers were booked for ransacking a police station in Shamli. They alleged police inaction...
VHP’s First Lot Of Stones For Ram Mandir Arrives in Ayodhya
AYODHYA: Almost six months after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced its nationwide drive to collect stones for construction of...
Mayor Welcomes Hindu Pontiff
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Hindus urge Turkey to portray Hinduism appropriately in textbooks
Hindus are urging Turkey to portray Hinduism appropriately in its textbooks after a report indicated misleading information about Hinduism....Morrisville Hindu temple becomes pilgrimage destination
Highlights:- The Hindu Society of North Carolina is installing major new religious figures The ceremonies began Friday and will...
Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair across north India soon: Gurumurthy
Jaipur, Dec 18 (PTI) The Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair (HSSF) congregation would be organised in “every part” of...
TTD wing to organise bhajana mela from Jan. 23
The Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad (HDDP) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will organise “bhajana mela” at Tirupati-Tirumala from January...
World Hindus urge Malaysia to allow land transfer for Hindu temple in Kajang
World Hindus are urging Malaysia to allow transfer of land for relocation of Sri Maha Mariamman Ladang Baemar (Saujana...
Awakening the Light of Dharma: How to Uphold Dharma in the World
Awakening the Light of Dharma: How to Uphold Dharma in the World Today. On the 6th and 7th of...
Gallery of Self Realization Glossary Of Words Hinduism Spirituality
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Terror suspects among 22 held by Rangers
Weapons, ammunition also seized as paramilitary force raids suspected militant hideouts across the city Karachi With the necessary legal...
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will reunite to form ‘Akhand Bharat’: Ram Madhav
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will reunite to form ‘Akhand Bharat’: Ram Madhav BJP general secretary Ram Madhav has said...
Philadelphia Museum showcasing Lord Krishna
Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) is showcasing some drawings related to Hindu deity Lord Krishna till March 27 next....
Upset Hindus urge Amazon.com to withdraw leggings & bedsheets bearing Hindu gods
Upset Hindus have urged world’s biggest retailer Amazon.com headquartered in Seattle (USA) for the immediate withdrawal of leggings, beds...
Former Boy Scouts building soon be Hindu Temple in Wisconsin
A former Boy Scouts of America building in Racine (Wisconsin) is reportedly being converted to a Hindu temple, which...
Dubai hosting mega yoga festival
Dubai is reportedly expecting over 10,000 people from various parts of the world participating in mass yoga sessions in...
N. Carolina Hindu temple plans moving ahead despite July shotgun blasts at sign
North Carolina : Hindu community seems to be enthusiastic and moving forward with Temple plans despite the sign of...
Cleaning Ganga is like worshipping her: President
Kolkata: Cleaning the Ganga amounts to worshipping the river considered holy by Hindus, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Sunday....
Wheaton College declines global debate on “Do we all worship same God?”
Wheaton College in Illinois has declined to “organize open and honest debate of world-level religious scholars/leaders” on the topic...
US group asks Bangladesh to protect Hindu community
A US-based Hindu advocacy group has requested Bangladesh to take steps for protecting the minority community in view of...
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to attend ‘Vishwa Sangh Shivir’
INDORE: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are among 700 representatives who will take part...
Mangaluru: Hindu Samajotsava will be Held on Same Day, If Dr Zakir Will Visit City – VHP
Mangaluru: Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held a press meet at the VHP office, near PVS circle here on...
Modi visits Sivagiri Madhom, meets swamis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tributes to Swami Prakasananda, president of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, during...
Hindu pilgrims return to India
LAHORE: Up to 124 Hindu pilgrims crossed over to Attari from Wagah on Wednesday after a seven-day visit to...
US-based Hindu leader objects to the villain of ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ calling himself Krishna
IMAGE: 20TH CENTURY FOX BY SONAM JOSHI A Hindu leader in the United States has objected to comparisons between...
Smithsonian exhibiting “Devi: The Great Goddess”
Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex headquartered in Washington DC, is showing an online exhibition titled “Devi:...
N. Carolina Hindu temple plans moving ahead despite July shotgun blasts at sign
Hindu community seems to be enthusiastic and moving forward with Temple plans despite the sign of planned “Winston Salem...
Gor Khatree (Gor Khuttree) Shiva Mandir (Hindu Temple), Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Gor Khatree (Gor Khuttree) Shiva Mandir (Hindu Temple), Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (formerly Northwest Frontier) Province, Pakistan Sachi G. Dastidar...
Hindus urge Turkey to portray Hinduism appropriately in textbooks
Hindus are urging Turkey to portray Hinduism appropriately in its textbooks after a report indicated misleading information about Hinduism....
Hindus critical of Winnipeg school renaming “yoga” class as “movement” class
Hindus are critical of École Christine-Lesperance (ECL), a francophone elementary school in Winnipeg (Canada) under Franco-Manitoban School Division (DSFM),...
Hindu prayer hall opens in Mombasa
Swamibapa Prayer Hall had its grand opening at Shree Swaminarayan Sidha Sijivan Mandal NyaIi in Mombasa on Saturday. Hindu...
Hinduism 101: Learning about Hinduism Inside and Out
Hinduism 101 is an interactive, user-driven resource for learning how to teach about Hinduism according to your needs and...
RSS plans campaign for Hindu unity, social harmony
image: http://cms.thestatesman.com/cms/gall_content/2015/12/2015_12$largeimg11_Dec_2015_122606150.jpg RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (Facebook) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will run a nationwide campaign next year to...
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh initiates 167 projects for drought relief
Mumbai : The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has initiated several projects in 12 drought-affected districts of Maharashtra, Dr Upendra Kulkarni...
VHP says Ram temple construction work to commence soon
With Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders steadily raking up the Ram temple issue at Ayodhya in recent times, the...
Hindus urge Oberlin College for careful food labeling
Hindus have urged Oberlin College & Conservatory in Ohio to label their dishes properly and use right ingredients in...
Dharmika Sadas begins at Tirumala
The third Dharmika Sadas conducted by the Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Trust (HDPT) in association with the TTD began here...
Parents roll children in ‘holy cow dung’ for good health
Indians are dipping their children in cow dung in a bizarre bid to bring good luck. The unusual tradition...
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America: Houston Chapter Celebrates Thanksgiving with Bhutanese Refugees at Los Arcos Apartments
HOUSTON: On November 26, Thanksgiving day is celebrated through out America, Friends and family get together, eat together and thank...
Parliament House in Canberra marks the Hindu Festival of Lights
A bushel of diyas (beacons) illumined the Great Hall, and vibrant floral decorations adorned the hallways of the Federal Parliament House...
Hindus laud Maine college for Hindu shrine
Bates College in Lewiston (Maine, USA), a highly selective residential college, founded by Freewill Baptists in 1855, has a...
Man who set fire to 40 religious Hindu flags sought by cops
An unknown suspect entered the victims front yard and did set fire to 40 religious Hindu flags. Police are...
Church of England’s condemnation of cinemas showing Hindu film “out-of-line”
Hindus term The Church of England’s condemning United Kingdom (UK) cinemas for showing a Hindu-themed short animation film as...
Khattar assures ‘gau rakshaks’ of revoking cases against them
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