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California University Expresses Continued Interest in Hindu Chairs
CALIFORNIA, U.S., March 18, 2018 (DCF USA): After sustained engagement with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD),...
Hindu American Foundation Announces Launch of “I Am Hindu American” Campaign
Hindu American Foundation Announces Launch of “I Am Hindu American” Campaign #IAMHINDUAMERICAN Digital campaign to raise awareness of Hindu...
Ancient Temples Discovered During Demolition in Varanasi
The world famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi will soon be accessible to pilgrims directly from the mythological ghats...
People Hurt and Cars Torched During a Violent Riot at a Temple in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, November 27, 2018 (Business Insider): A violent riot at a Hindu temple in a suburb of...
Multi-faith service held in Nevada to express solidarity with Pittsburgh & Jewish community
A multi-faith service to express “Solidarity With Pittsburgh and the Jewish Community” was held at Temple Emanu-El, Nevada’s oldest...
Malibu Hindu Temple Safe for Now
Hindu Temple Society of Southern California LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, November 11, 2018 (bulletin from Nadadur S. Kumar): “Against all...
Bronze Avudaiyar Arrives at Iraivan Temple
KAUAI, HAWAII, November 12, 2018 (Himalayan Academy–home of HPI and Hinduism Today): On the favorable day of Skanda Shasti,...
India’s President Kovind Visits Ancient Hindu Temple Heritage Site in Vietnam
DA NANG, VIETNAM, November 19, 2018 (New Kerala): President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind visited the...
Diwali celebration event aims to bring Coventry communities together
Picture by Creative Commons License. A DIWALI celebration is aiming to bring the whole of Coventry together. The Diwali...
A Fiery Walk of Faith for Hindus
SINGAPORE, October 29, 2018 (Straits Times): Close to 4,500 devotees braved the heat last night at Sri Mariamman Temple...
Hindu Jewish Festival of Lights
(Chicago, IL — September 4, 2018) — 125 years ago, Swami Vivekananda made history with his groundbreaking speech to...
Hindu Youth Group Seeks Growth, Service Opportunities
HOUSTON, TEXAS, October 19, 2018 (Houston Chronicle): For Vijay Pallod, a board member of the Hindus of Greater Houston,...
Tens of Thousands Descend on Sugar Land Stadium for Diwali Celebration
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS, October 20, 2018 (Houston Chronicle): The sounds of drums and Indian dance music echoed Saturday night...
Durga Navami 2018: Do you know why it is celebrated? Why Dussehra falls a day after Navratri?
Durga Navami 2017 story significance history The ninth day of Navratri is known as Navami. The Navami which falls...
West Bengal: Yunnan comes alive in a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal
The organisers had expressed their wish to collaborate with the consulate last year, when Ma had visited their puja....
Sarvapitri Amavasya 2018: Significance of the last day of Pitru Paksha
Sarvapitri Amavasya is the last day of Pitru Paksha, also spelled as Pitri Paksha. For the uninitiated, Pitru Paksha...
Thousands Expected at Annual Hindu Festival
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, October 13, 2018 (Edinburgh News): For more than two decades thousands of people have gathered to enjoy...
Subramanian Swamy Moves High Court for Liberation of Tirumala Temple from Government Control
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy (File | PTI) By Express News Service HYDERABAD: Rajya Sabha member and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy...
Trinidad Hindus Observe Nau Raatri with Great Enthusiasm
Paras Ramoutar, special to HPI PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, October 12, 2018 (Paras Ramoutar): Even though they came here 173 years...