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These Rohingya Refugees Actually Want to Return to Myanmar. The Difference Is They’re Hindus
BANGLADESH, January 6, 2019 (LA Times): In the world’s largest refugee camp, where 1.1 million Rohingya Muslim refugees reside,...
Legislature to open with Hindu prayers
A global Hindu and interfaith leader will provide the invocation at the North Dakota Legislature in February using mantras...
India’s Supreme Court Threatens Hereditary Priesthood at Jagannath Temple
People go about their business around the Jagannath Temple in Puri, India. India’s Supreme Court proposed ending the hereditary...
How I deal with Christmas as a Hindu convert
Christmas is one of the most complicated and divisive questions facing Hinduism today. Hindus living in the West are...
On the Enigma of Hanuman – Manoj Das
Identifying Hanuman as a Dalit … would have mystified the seer-poet Valmiki. … The association of social injustice...
Leaving no stone unturned to reconstruct Yadagirigutta temple
One of the most striking experiences of visiting the grand-old temples of South India is that of feeling dwarfed...
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...