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Investigative Interview of Hindu Singh Sodha Over 11 Pakistani Hindu Refugee Deaths In Jodhpur
Hindu Singh Sodha, is a well-known activist for the cause of Pakistani Refugees in India. He resides in Jodhpur...
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Visits Hindu Temple To Offer Prayers
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, August 8, 2020 : Hindu Press International readers may enjoy this charming video of New Zealand...
A History of the New Melbourne Temple
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, July 16, 2020 : The Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple in The Basin was first conceived in 1989,...
Ganesha’s New Abode in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, July 16, 2020 : Much to the disappointment of thousands of devotees, the latest COVID-19 lockdown in...
Pashupatinath Area Looks Deserted This Shrawan, July/August
KATHMANDU: When Neeru Sharma, 40, of Gokarna, used to visit Pashupatinath Temple every Monday morning in the Nepali month...
Mass Prayer in Bali as Island Prepares to Reopen to Tourists
BALI, INDONESIA, July 6, 2020 : Bali has held mass prayers as the Indonesian resort island prepares to reopen...
Hindu Samhati President , former RSS Pracharak Tapan Ghosh Passes Away Due to Covid 19
Kolkata, West Bengal Hindu Samhati President , former RSS Pracharak Tapan Ghosh Passes Away Due to Covid 19 in...
Humari Sanskriti Invitation -Join Bhajan Sandhya by Sharma Bandhu Sun 12 July 8am IST (Sat 11 July 7.30pm PST)
Humari Sanskriti www.humarisanskriti.ca invites to join Bhajan Sandhya by eminent singers doyens of Ram darbar style of singing Sharma...
Reopening of Malaysian Temples Will Be Gradual
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, June 16, 2020 (New Strait Times): Religious associations and temple managements say there is no rush...
India’s Rama takes on China’s dragon: Taiwan News
India’s Rama poised to slay China’s dragon over Ladakh border dispute TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As news broke that...
Penang Hindu Association (PHA) Urging Reduction and or Financial Assistance for the Affordability of Funeral Expenses
Certain States like Malacca have reduced funeral expenses includingcrematorium cost, in view of the hardship faced by citizens, inparticular...
Global Hindu – Online Panchayat – Sunday, 7 June 2020 “The Kalash of Hindu Kush”
Global Hindu – Online PanchayatDay: Sunday, 7 June 2020Time: 8 AM U.S. Pacific, 11 AM...
Hindustan -‘Vande Mataram’ A Poetic Evening (Zoom Video-Sunday, 31st May) Register Now!
Hindustan -‘Vande Mataram’ A Poetic Evening (Online -Sunday, 31st May, India 8.30pm) – Register Now Registration: https://rebrand.ly/vande To participate...
Nepal and India in Row Over Road to Hindu Holy Site in Tibet
NEW DELHI/BEIJING/KATHMANDU, May 10, 2020 : Nepal has asked India “to refrain from carrying out any activity inside its...
The History of Yoga (2020) by Vinyasa Yoga School
Welcome to your crash course on the history of yoga! What you’ll learn: You’ll be getting a short high-level...
The world needs Hinduism. Hinduphobia has to stop!
#CornonaVirus IndiaLockdown Appeal: Donate 3 weeks ration for Jodhpur based 300 Pakistani Hindu refugee families
29th Mar 2020 | Houston, US Pakistan Hindu Refugee Relief Program appeals to concerned Hindus to donate for 3 weeks...
How the Internet is Bringing Comfort to Faith Communities during Coronavirus Social Isolation
AUSTRALIA, March 23, 20202 : Hemangini Patel has been attending her temple every Sunday for as long as she...
World Hindu News employees to work from home in US, UK, India sites amid Corona Virus Pandemic
Houston, Texas | 20.03.2020 World Hindu News advisory board in its emergency meeting has decided to close it physical...
Pray from Home – Prayer for Global Health: Hindu Mandir Executives Conference
The spread of COVID-19 virus with its global dimension has affected thelives globally in one way or another. In...
Hindus worldwide urge Australia PM Morrison to censure Treasurer Frydenberg for mocking Hinduism
Hindus worldwide are urging Prime Minister Scott Morrison to censure Treasurer Josh Frydenberg for mocking deeply revered Hindu practices...
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation Meeting in SUPPORT OF CAA held in Plano, Texas was a Great Success
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation organized a meeting in SUPPORT OF CAA on February 23 in Plano Texas. As we...
President Jokowi Creates Indonesia’s First Hindu State University
JAKARTA, INDONESIA, February 3, 2020 : President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has issued a presidential regulation (Perpres) turning the Hindu...
A Hindu center burns down in Australian Bush Fires
By: Sri Om Community. Sydney has a large Hindu population and there are about 30 Hindu temples, spiritual centers...
Sydney firm apologizes & removes Lord Ganesha toilet cover within few hours of Hindu protest
Online home-furnishings retailer “My Diva Baby” based in Sydney suburb Seven Hills; apologized and removed “Indian God Ganesha Elephant Bath Mat Set”,...
Hindu Munnani condemns the radical Jihad ammunition culture in Tamil Nadu
The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested three suspected terrorists identified as Khaja Moideen, Syed Ali Navas and Abdul...
Hindus seek dedicated areas for scattering cremated remains in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Hindus are urging city councils of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia to work on creating dedicated...
Hindu temples closed during solar eclipse
Bernama December 27, 2019 KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 27): In keeping with tradition, Hindu temples in the country remained closed during...
Yoga Session 2020 – Swami Ramdev Live in Sydney
AEDT December 5, 2019, 6:29 am Sydney Event Details When Friday, 21st February 2020 – Sunday, 23rd February 2020 Where...
Hindu temple consecrated in Chinatown
Hindu priests sprinkling sacred water from the roof over the rajagopuram, a five-tiered tower at the entrance of the....png?ext=.png&width=768&height=480)
Abhishegam Conducted In Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple After 1,163 Years!
The Prambanan Temple in central Java is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world dedicated to the...
On World Hindu News Sixth Anniversary, A BIG Thanks To You All !
Namaste Jai Shri. Ram! Jai Mata Ki! On this sixth anniversary of World Hindu News thank you for empowering worldwide Hindu news...
Trailblazing Historic ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference’ in NJ :Prakash Waghmare
“Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA)” sponsored historic 14th annual ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference (HMEC)’ in New Jersey concluded...
Third International Ramayana Conference – Ahmedabad, 21-22 Dec
After two successful international conferences on Ramayana, I am pleased to inform you that with Lord Ram’s infinite mercy,...
Inspiring a New Generation in Malaysia
KAUAI, HAWAII, September 10, 2019 : Divine Life Society Malaysia offers young Hindus an infusion of fun and philosophy,...
Pakistan: Hindu medical student Namrita Chandani found murdered; Another case of forced conversion?
Sindh , Sept 17 (ANI): In yet another case highlighting the deplorable conditions of minorities in Pakistan, a Hindu...
Bhutan Ethnic Cleansing of Hindus
Bhutan Ethnic Cleansing of Hindus Leaders from Bhutanese Hindus living as refugees in USA explain the history of their...
Hindu Temple in Ipoh Vandalised, but Cops Have Suspect
IPOH,MALAYSIA, August 17, 2019 (Malay Mail): The Sri Maha Mariaman Temple in Kampung Dusun, Bertam was a wreck when...
Legal notice served on Supreme Court over Rohingya refugees
Arguing that Rohingya Muslims were a security threat to the country, Anand, in the legal notice, said the Supreme...
Indonesian Locals Preserves Hindu Culture
YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA, June 21, 2019 (Deccan Chronicle): It is widely known that Indonesia was once ruled by a Hindu...
13-year-old Hindu girl raped, forced to drink alcohol in Pakistan’s Sindh
The incident happened in Tando Muhammad Khan district on June 7 when the victim was on her way to...
Maa Durga and cosmic divinity: Salil Gewali
October is here, and we are all set to welcome Maa Durga for a few days. For many of...
Penang Hindu Association assured to work with state in uplifting Indian community in Penang
The Penang Hindu Association (PHA) has assured to work with the state government to ensure the Indians are taken...
Indian Roots In Foreign Soil
Some 500 years back, a trading community from South India settled in Malaysia. They married native women and adapted...
Remnants of 100 Undiscovered Ancient Temples Unearthed in Cambodian Jungle
CAMBODIA, May 16, 2019 (Daily Mail): Archaeologists claim to have found the remnants of nearly 100 previously undiscovered ancient...
Bodhinathaswami Visits Maviddapuram Temple, Sri Lanka
Jaffna, 24 March, (Asiantribune.com): His Holiness Bodhinatha Veylanswami, 163rd Head of the Nandinatha Sampradaya’s Kailasa Paramparaand Guru at Kauai’s...
Bali’s HIndu New Year , A Day of Silence
BALI, INDONESIA, MARCH 7, 2019 ( Daily Mail): Bali’s airport will close for 24 hours, the Internet will be.../arc-anglerfish-syd-prod-nzme.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7VL3K2VMOVEHFH7DSTVQDEDO6Y.jpg)
Discarded Hindu religious statues at Auckland beaches raise concern
Rebecca at Biddick’s Bay on Tamaki Drive, has been collecting Hindu deities left as rubbish on beaches. Photo /...
In Japan, a Debate About Swastikas Takes on a New Urgency
JAPAN, January 24, 2019 (The Outline): Around the world, symbols hold disparate meanings based on cultural relevance. For some...
Tanah Lot Temple: Bali’s Stunning Sacred Sea Shrine
19 DECEMBER, 2018 – 01:46 ED WHELAN Tanah Lot Temple: Bali’s Stunning Sacred Sea Shrine Bali regularly features as one... ASIA PACIFIC - Highlights More
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Ayodhya, The City On The Banks Of Sarayu
The Prime Minister of Nepal, Sri Oli, recently made a controversial statement. He said, “SriRama was born in Thori,...
India To Provide Shelter To 700 Afghan Sikhs, Hindus Who Faced Terror Threats In Home Nation
The Amit Shah led Home Ministry has approved long term visas to 700 Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan in...
Exposing the China Communist Party leadership
BY: ASHOK CHOWGULE JULY 7, 2020 Ever since the recent attempt of the China Communist Party (CCP) leadership to pressure Bharat...
Hindus Welcome ‘Kerala Shivaji’ Pratheesh Viswanathan Website Launch
Houston, US Hindu activists and functionaries across the board have welcomed the launch of http://pratheeshviswanath.in – website of Pratheesh...
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Penang Hindu Association Provides Support & Supplies To Needy
PHA distribution of groceries , other basic food items such as milkpowder, medicines, medical items and wheelchairs to 100...
Hindu Endowment Board Against Reopening Temples
GEORGETOWN, MALAYSIA, May 29, 2020: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) will recommend to the state government against the...
Irfan Khan Was A Role Model for Muslim Actors in Bollywood
The unfortunate passing away of Bollywood (Indian film industry) Irfan Khan – a versatile and maverick actor, has created...
Devotees Set for New Normal; SOP for Hindu Temples Submitted
KUANTAN, MALAYSIA, May 10, 2020 (New Strait Times): Temple visits could soon be a whole new experience for Hindu...
The Cry Of Poor Children For Milk: Penang Hindu Association
Needy parents and single mothers are struggling to take care and provide basic needs for their young children. Some...
Nizamuddin Markaz and Tablighi Jamaat be fully banned: Dr. Surendra Jain
New Delhi, April 05, 2020 – The whole of India is in serious crisis today due to the country-wide...
First Hindu University in Muslim-Majority Indonesia Named after Sugriva
BALI, INDONESIA, April 13, 2020 : The first Hindu university has been opened in Indonesia in the name of...
Zed commends Pope for exploring female deacons, saying equality long overdue
Applauding His Holiness Pope Francis for launching commission to study the issue of female deacons and calling it a...
NAMASTE going global: Salil Gewali
A greeting is the first spark that ignites the relationship between two individuals. Tibetans stick out their tongues in...
Upset Hindus urge Amazon Australia to withdraw Lord Ganesha shorts & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Amazon Australia for immediate withdrawal of shorts carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling...
Lakhs expected to celebrate Mahashivaratri
Pashupati Area Development Trust has said it expects to host around one million Hindu devotees from Nepal and abroad...
‘The Digital Preacher’ – Premanjana Das
In this era dominated by technology and devices, there are very few devotees of Krishna who use technology or...
Hindu political party registered in South Africa
Bachu cited the reintroduction of Indian languages as subjects in government schools and declaring Diwali a public holiday in...
Interfaith Religious Studies For Non-Muslims Should Be Introduced In Schools: Penang Hindu Association
22/12/2019 Interfaith Religious Studies For Non-Muslims Should Be Introduced In Schools On behalf of Penang Hindu Association and Malaysia...
Rain does not dampen fervour of 15,000 devotees at Hindu temple consecration ceremony in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Even as the rain poured early on Sunday morning (Dec 15), the crowds outside the Sri Layan...
PENANG HINDU ASSOCIATION (PHA) advance announcement needed on the goodies offered through YB’s service centre
We, the PENANG HINDU ASSOCIATION (PHA) urge and greatly appreciate the goodies offered to the under privileged families by...
Bali Government Sets Aside $114,076 to Revamp Besakih Temple in 2020
Bali’s provincial government is setting aside around IDR1.6 billion (US$114,076) to revamp the Besakih Temple complex in Karangasem regency...
One Killed in Nepal During Clash over Statue Immersion
KATHMANDU, NEPAL, November 1, 2019 (PYI): A 20-year-old Indian national was killed after security forces in southern Nepal opened...
Australian jewellery firm apologizes & removes Lord “Ganesha anklet” within 24-hours of Hindu protest
Byron Bay (New South Wales) headquartered Heart Mala Sacred Jewellery, has apologized and withdrawn anklet, carrying image of Hindu...
More than 100 sacred Balinese dances barred from commercial use
Legong, a traditional Balinese dance, performed in Ubud, Bali. (Shutterstock/Ko Backpacko) At 63 years old, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana...
Center for Hindu Empowerment strongly condemns violent attacks in Pakistan, calls on PM Imran Khan to ensure the safety of Hindus
As the violent attacks on Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs continue by Jihadists, Center for Hindu Empowerment strongly condemns the...
Arumugaswamy Parades in a Newly Built Chariot in Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Kovil after 29 Years
SRI LANKA, August 1, 2019 (Facebook): Arumugaswamy, the six-faced Lord Murugan, paraded in a glorious, newly built chariot at...
Holi Around the World
Holi knows no bars, Holi knows no boundaries too. Across the world wherever Indians or people of Indian origin...
Bioethics – a Hindu Perspective
By : Dr Raj Maheshwari. (The following is an abstract of the talk delivered by the author at the...
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...
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...
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...
Nepal’s Restored Manakamana Temple Sparkles in Gold
KATHMANDU, NEPAL, September 15, 2018 (Kathmandu Post): Authorities have completed the reconstruction of Manakamana Temple damaged during the earthquake...
Bali’s Garuda Statue is Set to Become Second Tallest Statue in the World
BALI, INDONESIA, July 29, 2018 (Architectural Digest): Known for attracting five million tourists every year, Bali now has one...
Emirates reverses decision, to continue with ‘Hindu meals’ – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Emirates on Wednesday reversed its decision of discontinuing “Hindu meals” from its flights after receiving flak from...
A new Hindu Education Centre coming up in Sydney
As Hindu population is growing rapidly in Australia (mostly due to migration), existing temples are struggling to cope up...
Ram Sita Kalyanam Vivah in Parramatta 3rd November 2018
Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating Deepavali festival on 3rd and 4th of November 2018 in Parramatta Park this...
Cavadee: Prayers and Sharing for the 10 Day Festival
SAINT-PAUL, REUNION, May 24, 2018 (Linfo, auto-translated from French): The Tamil community of Reunion is paying tribute to the...
Hindu endowment board to manage temples nationwide
The Reform Batu Caves movement agenda will be one of the first issues to be dealt with once the...
World Hindu Council Malaysia urges community to support BN
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Hindu Council (WHC) has expressed doubt over the promises made by Pakatan Harapan as the...
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Resume via Nathu La Route This Year
BEJING, CHINA, April 23, 2018 (League of India): In a development that is going to spread joy in the...
Narshinga Chaturdashi Celebrated In Karachi
BY Sanjesh Dhanja, Country Head WHN Pakistan Narasimha (Sanskrit: नरसिंह IAST: Narasiṃha, lit. man-lion) is an avatar of the...
Lauding Victoria Govt. funding temple, Hindus urge Australia Govt. fund temples nationwide
Welcoming Victorian State Government for providing over $160,000 to Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple (Hindu Society of Victoria) in Carrum...
World Hindu News Appoints Sanjesh Dhanja As Country Head for Pakistan
WHN | 02-11-2018 8:25 am EST HOUSTON: World Hindu News decision making board has appointed Sanjesh Dhanja...
Breaking Interview: Shriraj Nair – VHP Spokesperson, VHP Mumbai Goa Jt. Secretary Speaks Out
SOURCE: WORLD HINDU NEWS
Thai Pongal: Festival of Color for a Munificent Harvest
SRI LANKA, January 14, 2018 (Sunday Observer by P. Krishnaswamy): The country’s Hindus are celebrating the “Pongal” harvest festival,...
Jammu Kashmir Hindu Help Line, India Health Line Exclusive With Ravi Thapa
Despite Conversion Ban, Christianity Spreads in Nepal
RICHET, NEPAL, December 23, 2017 (eNCA): More than two years after an earthquake flattened the Nepali village of Richet,...
Why The Name Taimur Matters? By Gokul Kunnath
Why the name Taimur matters? By Gokul Kunnath December 20, 2017 Last year, two of Bollywood’s popular...
Indonesian Court Recognizes Native Religions in Landmark Ruling
JAKARTA, INDONESIA, November 7, 2017 (Reuters): Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday affirmed the rights of devotees of faiths outside...