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World Hindu News Marks 10 Years of News Media Operations

World Hindu News marked its 10th anniversary on 13 Nov 2023. Inaugurated in Nov2013 by eminent Hindu leaders –...

HSS mourns passing of Prof. Ved Nanda

  HSS mourns the passing of its America Sanghachalak (President) Prof. Ved Prakash Nanda on Monday, January 1st, 2024...

Misconceptions about Sanatan Hindu Dharma: Dilip Mehta

  No. 1 Tolerance Sanatan Dharma never said to tolerate any kind of attack or insult to our Dharma,...

Navratri Celebration: Dilip Mehta

We celebrate Navarattri with Pooja and Dance. Let us understand what is the significance of Navaratri. Nav means No....

Diwali Celebration: Dilip Mehta

  One of the most important Hindu Festivals Is Diwali. It means a festival of light. Removes darkness in...

Reflection of inferiority complex: Dilip Mehta

Reflection of inferiority complex   We celebrate Western originated festivals and traditions. While celebrating mother day, we forget that...

SB-403 Veto by California Gov. Newsom is a Victory for Privacy, Equality, and Fairness for all Californians and a Strong Statement Against Hinduphobia

  SB-403 Veto by California Gov. Newsom is a Victory for Privacy, Equality, and Fairness for all Californians and...



Danda (Sengol) As Per Scriptures

  The very same Sengol which was handed over to Jawaharalal Nehru to represent transfer of power from British...

Exposing movie business illegitimate use of creative freedom

  From stand-up comedy shows to recent movies, these so-called artists use the word creative choices or creative freedom...

Rama Of The Axe: An Avatar Gets His Due

In Rama of the Axe, author Ranjith Radhakrishnan brings avatar Parashurama to life.Finally — the last Parashurama story I...

Upset Hindus urge Wales gift-shop to withdraw Lord Ganesha socks & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Haverfordwest (Pembrokeshire, Wales) based online gift-shop “Wisdom Wares” to immediately withdraw socks carrying images of...

World Hindu Congress to held from Nov 24-26, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand

  The World Hindu Foundation announced that the highly anticipated World Hindu Congress 2023, a global platform for Hindus, will take place...

Hindu mantras to start the day of Canada’s Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly 1st time

  Hindu invocation is scheduled to be read for the first time in the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest...



Education Trends in the Indian Diaspora: Dr. Kumar Mahabir

Every year, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and other examining bodies and education ministries in the region announce CXC...

Multi-faith clergy asks coffee-chains to not charge extra for milk-alternatives as an issue of fairness

A multi-faith coalition of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish leaders is urging the nation’s largest coffeehouse chains to immediately stop...

Religions want moral-ethical guardrails as Artificial Intelligence heads towards sentience

In view of fast emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the possibility of artificial sentience, the world needs to seriously...

Iranian trolls are spreading anti-Hindu stereotypes says researchers at Rutgers NC Lab

  According to the analysis, Iranian trolls are spreading anti-Hindu stereotypes to the fuel hatred through impact campaigns accusing...

10 Virginia school districts closing on Diwali in 2022: Hindus want Diwali holiday in all northern-central VA

Welcoming 10 public school districts in Virginia reportedly closing schools for students on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging...

HinduPACT Calls on Congress to Reject Hinduphobic Resolution, Demands Ilhan Omar Cut Ties with Radical Islamist Groups and Ousted PM Imran Khan

WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT calls on Republicans and Democrats in Congress to reject Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)’s recently introduced resolution which...

Upset Hindus urge Netflix reconsider hosting anime “Record of Ragnarok II”, as it trivializes Lord Shiva

Upset Hindus are urging Netflix to seriously rethink hosting of upcoming anime TV show “Record of Ragnarok II”, which...

In view of SC ruling, interfaith coalition wants prayer in nation’s schools, but rotating among religions

In view of the United States Supreme Court recently backing prayer in public school premises, a multi-faith coalition of...

Trinidad’s leading Hindu organization has earned that beef is a no-no for Hindus

Port-of-Spain: Attorney-at-law and Member of Parliament, Pundit Dinesh Rambally has underlined the point that beef is a no-no in...

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed who has opened 109 legislative bodies in Utah with ancient Sanskrit mantras

  Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has read invocations (opening prayers) in 109 legislative bodies of Utah, containing Sanskrit...

Leading Washington, D.C. Think Tank to Host Indian American Leaders for Panel Discussion on Diaspora Geopolitics

  WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT Executive Director Utsav Chakrabarti and CHINGARI Director Rakhi Israni will speak on a panel...

The genesis of Indian Arrival Day in Trinidad and Tobago

Port-of-Spain: After 150 years of Indian Arrival, it was only in 1995, that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago...

Indian diplomat donates murti, harmonium, dholak to Tobago Hindus

By PARAS RAMOUTAR       –Port-of-Spain The Tobago Hindu Society has received donation of Lord Ganesh Murti, harmonium and...

Indian Diaspora Country Tour to Trinidad and Tobago in August (4-11): Shalima Mohammed

The Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC) weekly Sunday ZOOM Public Meeting is a pioneering and landmark initiative created by anthropologist...

Hindus call for Diwali holiday in Fresno area schools of California

Hindus are urging California’s Fresno-Clovis-Central-Orange Center-Washington School Districts and all private and charter schools of the Fresno area to...

Hindus appeal for Diwali holiday in Raleigh schools in North Carolina

  Hindus are urging closure of all—public, charter, private, parochial, state-operated— schools in Raleigh (North Carolina) on their most...

Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Trenton schools in New Jersey

Hindus are urging New Jersey’s Trenton Public Schools and all charter and private schools in Trenton to close on...

HinduPACT Demands USCIRF Stop Outsourcing its Research on India to the “Islamist Lobby”

  WASHINGTON, D.C – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has again recommended placing India on the...

Hindu temple breaking ground in Pennsylvania

A Hindu temple and community center named “Shanti Mandir” is breaking ground in the Danville area of Pennsylvania on...

12 Long Island school districts to close on Diwali in 2022: Hindus call for Diwali holiday in all LI schools

  Welcoming 12 Long Island (New York) public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging...



Ekal Volunteer From Kansas, Dr. Raj Kiran Medapalli Passes Away

Ekal Volunteer From Kansas Passes Away We are heartbroken by the loss of our Ekal KC Chapter co-founder, Dr....


HinduPACT Honors Victims of 1971 Bangladesh Genocide, Demands Official Recognition and Punishment for Pakistani Perpetrators

WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT has launched a campaign to officially recognize the planned massacre of millions of people in Bangladesh, mostly...

Upset Hindus urge Chattanooga firm withdraw Lord Ganesha yoga mat stickers & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Chattanooga (Tennessee) area based “My Mat My Mantra” company for immediate withdrawal of yoga mat...

SMaRT Facilitated Assembly of Nationalist Media Organizations Held in New Delhi

New Delhi, WHN Various nationalist media organizations editors and owners met at the Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi...

HinduPACT Thanks Wayne State President for Censuring Hinduphobic Professor Khaled Beydoun, Requests Stronger Action

  WASHINGTON, D.C – Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective (HinduPACT) is thankful to Wayne State President M. Roy...

HinduPACT Demands PM Trudeau Respect Canadians’ Right to Dissent, Must Refrain from Comparing Nazi Hakenkreuz to Peaceful Swastika to Prevent Targeting of Hindus

HinduPACT Demands PM Trudeau Respect Canadians’ Right to Dissent, Must Refrain from Comparing Nazi Hakenkreuz to Peaceful Swastika to...

The journey to freedom and spiritual happiness goes through leaving the comfort zone: Petra Slancova

Czech presenter Petra Slancova wants to inspire others to greater joy and inner fulfillment of life. The idea arose...

The Passing Of Our Beloved Leader, Dr. Mahesh Mehta, Is Great Loss To Hindu Cause

  Op-Ed by Rahul. C Sharma, Editor-in-Chief, World Hindu News   Dr. Mahesh Mehta (Maheshbhai), its founder and former...

Hindu mantras to open Utah’s Cedar Hills City Council 1st time

For the first time since its incorporation in 1977, Cedar Hills City Council (Utah) will start its meeting on...

Hindu mantras to open Utah’s Clearfield City Council 1st time

For the first time since its incorporation in 1922, Clearfield City Council (Utah) will start its meeting on January...

After Hindu protest, New Jersey jewelry firm removes Lord Ganesha navel rings

  Stirling (New Jersey) based online body jewelry company RebelBod removed belly button rings carrying images of Hindu deity...


VHPA Statement on the Passing of Dr. Mahesh Mehta, a Generational Leader and the Pioneer of Hindu Movement in America

World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) regretfully announces passing away of Dr. Mahesh Mehta (Maheshbhai), its founder and former...

World Hindu News Deepest Condolences And Prayers On The Death Of Dr. Mahesh Mehta

World Hindu News Offers It’s Deepest Condolences And Prayers On The Death of Dr. Mahesh Mehta. May Ishwar gives his...

Patriarch of American Hindu Organizations, Dr. Mahesh Mehta Passes Away At 86

Dr. Maheshbhai Mehta’s Aatma has left his body for the onward journey today, December 14th at 11 AM, Bharat time...

Arrest Of Ace YouTuber Maridhas No Surprise As DMK Back To Old Ways

Snapshot There is a possibility that Maridhas may not get justice if the case is tried inside Tamil Nadu....

Multi-faith clergy coalition urges Louis Vuitton to walk away from fur

In a remarkable interfaith gesture; a group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house...

Etsy removes Goddess Kali Cereal T-shirt within 17-hours of Hindu protest

Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. removed Goddess Kali Cereal T-shirt, displaying image of Kali seemingly promoting a...

CHINGARI – Vigils Across America for Abducted Hindu Girls

  On September 18 2021, leaders and community residents gathered in more than a dozen major cities around the...

HinduPhobia Conference Series Set to Take Place During Hindu Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The “Hindu Dharma, Hindutva and Hindudvesha” conference series kicks off this weekend in coordination with and...

Upset Hindus seek apology from Etsy for desecrating goddess Kali

  Upset Hindus are urging Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. to apologize and immediately withdraw Goddess...

Hindu communities shocked at 25-years ill-treatment of Hindu & Muslim students at Harvard; seek apology

    Hindu communities are shocked at what Editorial Board of Harvard Crimson (student daily of Harvard University) revealed:...

Hindus worldwide dismayed at forced closure of Swindon Hindu Temple during festival season

Hindus globally are highly concerned regarding reports of overnight closure of Swindon Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre in South...

The lights of Divali 2021 must engender a spiritual solution to TT’s socio-economic challenges – Paras Ramoutar

Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Divali, 4th November 2021 against a backdrop of socio-economic challenges not seen before. Our nation...

Hindus urge Opera Monte Carlo to discard culturally insensitive opera Lakmé

Hindus are urging Opera Monte Carlo (OMC) in Monaco to withdraw “Lakmé” opera; scheduled for December 09 and 11, 2022; which they...

Shocked Hindus seek intervention as Texas A&M Student Senate spotlights harassment of Hindu students

  Resolution, reportedly highlighting “harassment and discrimination” of Hindu students, passed at recent Student Senate meeting of prestigious Texas...

Hindus urge Chatham’s Brook Theatre to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

  Hindus are urging the Brook Theatre in Chatham (England) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for March 25-27, 2022; which they...

Rajan Zed urges Hindus worldwide commit to “selfless service” on Diwali

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending Diwali greetings to 1.2 billion Hindus of the world, has urged them each...

Hindus disappointed by delay in approval of Hindu temple by Medina City Council

Hindus are disheartened by the delay in approval of Hindu temple by Medina City Council in Minnesota, which they...

Hindus urge Edinburgh Council to defund Edinburgh International Festival for trivializing Hindu gods

Upset Hindus are urging The City of Edinburgh Council to halt the funding to Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) for...

Upset Hindus seek apology from Mondelēz for non-disclosure of beef in its various snacks

Upset Hindus worldwide are seeking official apology from Mondelēz International Inc., “one of the world’s largest snacks companies” headquartered...

Upset Hindus urge Minneapolis yoga mat firm withdraw Lord Ganesha mat & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Minneapolis headquartered “luxury” yoga mat firm “Big Raven Yoga” for immediate withdrawal of yoga mat...

Hindus push for “multi-beneficial” yoga in all Wales schools

Hindus are urging that all Wales (UK) schools should urgently adopt yoga as a part of their curriculum, providing...

Atrocities on Hindus in Pakistan

By: Prakash Mehta, President, Hindu Council of Australia. On behalf of the Hindu community of Australia, we would like...

University of Auckland attempts to muzzle Hindu voice seeking “Hindu Prayer Room”

University of Auckland (UoA) has asked distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to take his media release down “immediately” from...

Hindus urge Estonian National Opera to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

  Hindus are urging prestigious Estonian National Opera (Rahvusooper Estonia) in Tallinn to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for April 09-June...

HinduPACT co-sponsors Capitol Hill Event to Highlight Kashmir Moving Forward Post-Article 370 Abrogation

Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective (HinduPACT), an initiative of World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) and  Global Kashmiri...

Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at University of Western Australia

Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated Prayer Room at University of Western Australia (UWA), a public research...

Hindus critical of footballer Roy Keane for passing blame of his “worst performance” to yoga

Hindus have strongly criticized Irish footballer Roy Keane who seemed to be blaming yoga for his “worst performance” when...

Nottingham brewery apologizes after Hindu protest over goddess Kali image on beer

Langley Mill (Nottingham, England) based Bang the Elephant (BTE) Brewing Co. has apologized after Hindu protest over using Hindu...

Penang Hindu Association Appeal for House-calls Vaccination Programme for the Elderly and Invalid

Kudos to the Penang Government for launching the ‘walk-in’ vaccination programme for the senior citizens at various vaccination centres...

Hindus urge Valencia Les Arts to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

  Hindus are urging Les Arts (Reina Sofía Palace of the Arts) in Valencia (Spain) to withdraw “La Bayadère”...

Ganga – Purity of Heaven on earth

Ganga – Purity of Heaven on earth   Ganga Dussehara, also known as Gangavataran, is a popular Hindu festival...

Upset Hindus urge Nordstrom to withdraw insensitive “Brahmin” cow leather handbags

  Hindus feel that associating luxury handbags made of cow leather with “Brahmin” was very inappropriate; and are urging...

Alexander Duff: The real culprit who ruined our education system

  It was not just Lord Macauley who did so We have heard countless times how this Lord Macauley...

WHY INDIA?- Christian groups, missionaries making the most out of pandemic

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ’! This is what they...

‘Charity Garba Night’ in Australia for Covid-19 India relief fund

Covid-19 has crippled the world and like other nations of the world, India has been severely affected by it. The...

Samachar Manyata Association for Research and Training (SMaRT) Website Launched

One of the biggest tragedies of independent India has been monopolization of the narrative space by subscribers of one...


Dr Clifford Rampaul– A passionate Hindu religious ,social activist passes away

Dr. Maniram ‘Clifford’ Rampaul—A passionate spiritual and social activist, humble to the very end. By PARAS RAMOUTAR. A Hindu...

Upset Hindus urge Brazil firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha beer growlers and apologize

  Upset Hindus are urging Curitiba (Paraná, Brazil) based Siphon Growlers to apologize and withdraw beer growlers displaying images...

VHPA statement on the passing of Anjleebahen Pandya

  The Following statement was issued by the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA)   Vishwa Hindu Parishad of...

Hindus welcome Alabama legislature lifting yoga ban in schools & urge Governor to sign it

Hindus have welcomed Alabama Legislature finally approving allowing yoga in Alabama public schools; saying that although it came with...

Ekal Offensive Against Pandemic in Rural India: Prakash Waghmare

In India, Covid-19 (Corona) pandemic’s second wave hit hard suddenly and with the force of a tsunami. The country...

Temple Town rule a solution to protect temples

The Christian framing of a law to protect temples proves what they fear if this rule were fully implemented...


Upset Hindus urge New Zealand firm to remove sacred Hindu symbols from mats & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Christchurch (New Zealand) based acupressure mat firm Shakti Mats for immediate withdrawal of sacred Hindu...

50 cities, 30 nations and 5 continents- Hindus unite to save community members from genocide in West Bengal

The Hindu community of New York met before the Indian Consulate to protest the Genocide of Hindus in the...

Politics of Pandemic in India

Politics of Pandemic in India                           by Prakash Waghmare (Prolific Writer, Social-Activist, Political Commentator) Current Covid-19 (Corona) situation in India...

Hindus urge UNC School of the Arts to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

Hindus are urging University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem to withdraw “La Bayadère” from...

Hindus seek apology from Korean National Ballet hosting culturally insensitive “La Bayadère”

Hindus are critical of Korean National Ballet (KNB) in Seoul for hosting “La Bayadère” (April 27 to May two), which they feel...

Divali message of former councillor Paras Ramoutar

World in need of eternal light of Divali-  Trinidad and Tobago needs the light of Divali, not only because...

Indian philosopher, Prof. Adesh built a new model for the Indian diaspora in TT

By PARAS RAMOUTAR For any nation or civilization to prosper, it must be built on foundations of a moral...

Trinidad to hold Phagwah(Holi) conference

By PARAS RAMOUTAR Port-of-Spain: The National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) will host its first international virtual Phagwa conference...

Hindus celebrate Shiva Raatri in Trinidad

Thousands of Hindus participated in night-suvigil on the occasion of Maha Shivratri despite the increasingly high crime rate in...

World Hindu Council of America Statement on Shooting in Indianapolis

The World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) expresses sorrow at the killing of nine people at the FedEx facility in...

Trinidad Hindus Observe Navaratri, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti in April Amidst Covid 19

PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, April 11, 2021 (HPI by Paras Ramoutar): Amidst the dreaded Covid-19 Pandemic, Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago,...

Jihad against an innocent Hindu girl transformed chemical engineer Deepak Tyagi into Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati: Here is his life story

Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, the Mahant of Dasna Devi temple was Deepak Tyagi before taking Sanyaas. He was born in...

#Shocking: Halal supporters tried to force-feed non-halal raw meat into Christian farmer’s mouth

In a shocking display of Islamo-Fascism, a group of Islamic radicals has not only stopped the sale of ‘non-halal...

Conversions in 50,000 villages during the COVID-19 pandemic in India

One missionary organisation says the pandemic had bigger results than their work in the last 25 years The whole...

Akbar Didn’t Create Bangla Calendar, Hindus Did Before Christ

So clever was the Scroll article of 2015 that even after recognizing the Surya Siddhanta, it attributed the Bengali...

After Hindu protest, England clothing firm apologizes & removes goddess Kali Halloween costume

Bristol (England) headquartered clothing brand Wild Thing has apologized and removed Kali Halloween Costume, after Hindus protested calling it...

Upset Hindus urge N. Carolina online retailer to withdraw Hindu goddess leggings & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Greensboro (North Carolina) based firm “Goddess By Rachael Reed” for immediate withdrawal of leggings-skirt-dresses carrying...

Hindu Prayer Spoken Before City Council Meeting in Claremore Concerns Residents

CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA, March 15, 2021 : A Hindu prayer spoken before tonight’s city council meeting in Claremore has residents...

Upset Hindus urge Warner Bros not to trivialize Lord Shiva in upcoming anime TV series

Upset Hindus are urging Warner Bros not to trivialize highly revered Hindu deity Lord Shiva in its upcoming anime...

Hindu mantras to start the day of Johnson City Commission in Tennessee 1st time in 152 years

Reportedly for the first time since its incorporation in 1869, Johnson City Commission (Tennessee) will start its meeting on...

Hindus welcome world’s largest Cathedral offering yoga classes

Hindus have welcomed The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York, an Episcopal church which is...

World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) inaugurated its first Hindu Center in the city of Sugar Grove, IL

On October 24, 2020, the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) inaugurated its first Hindu Center in the city...

Kamala Harris as Maa Durga opens up questions about her true identity

On October 17, Meena Harris, the US Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s niece posted an offensive tweet and imagery...

Orientation to Hindu Studies Webinar – October 3rd at 9 am PST / Noon EST / 9:30 pm IST

What is the difference between going to Mandirs, listening to Gurus and Pravachans and entering a formal Academic Program...

Hindu prayer to open Fort Worth City Council in Texas on December 1

Hindu prayer will open the meeting of Fort Worth City Council (Texas) on December one, containing verses from world’s...

Divali Nagar postponed for 2020 because of Covid-19, says NCIC chairman

By PARAS RAMOUTAR: PORT-OF-SPAIN The annual Divali Nagar is another casualty of Covid-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, according to...

Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Carroll School District of Texas, starting 2021

Hindus want schools in Carroll Independent School District (CISD) headquartered in Southlake (Texas) to stay closed on Diwali; the...

California’s Devi Mandir Napa Ashram Burned Down

YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA, August 25, 2020 (Temple of the Divine Mother, Inc., by Swami Satyananda Saraswati): This year 2020...

Upset Hindus urge Orlando firm to withdraw “Blood of Kali” tea & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Coffee Shop of Horrors located in Greater Orlando (Florida) to withdraw its “Blood of Kali”...

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...

Indian lives do not matter – violent incitement against Indians By Dr Kumar Mahabir

On her Facebook page, well-known ruling People’s National Movement’s (PNM’s) political activist, Juliet Davy, of Trinidad and Tobago, created...

Diverse religious leaders call it “morally wrong” to continue with “Washington Redskins” name

Christian-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Native American religious leaders are appealing to Washington Redskins football team owner Dan Snyder and National Football League (NFL)...

India is the bedrock of Hinduism: Indian high Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago

By PARAS RAMOUTAR  PORT  OF SPAINIndian high Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Shri Arun Kumar Sahu said that although...

Hindus welcome proposal of Diwali holiday in Virginia’s Fairfax County Schools

Hindus have welcomed inclusion of Diwali holiday (November four, 2021) in the Draft Calendars 2021-2022 of Fairfax County Public...

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...

UTT must revisit the Indian presence in Trinidad and Tobago (Indian Heritage Month)

By PARAS RAMOUTAR The observance of the 175th anniversary of the East Indian presence in Trinidad and Tobago must...

Indian diaspora had its genesis in the concept of globalization: Paras Ramoutar

The works of Nobel laureate, V.S. Naipaul were the subject of discussion at the on-line seminar organized by the...

A perspective of the present racial tensions from an African American Hindu leader

 I grew up in the South during the 1950s and 60s. Those were troublesome times for the African American...

Announcing the North American Hindu Chaplaincy Conference

UNITED STATES, May 4, 2020 (Convergence on Campus): On Saturday May 23 & Sunday May 24th 2020 we celebrate...

Trinidad and Tobago: Muslims and Hindus would be disadvantaged in COVID-19 grants

In an ethnically-plural society like ours, “church” cannot be used as a generic term. It connotes exclusion and discrimination....

“Whipping up Hinduphobia will Lead to Bullying and Hindu Bashing in the USA” World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) on USCIRF

World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), strongly denounces the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Annual Report,...

World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) strongly condemns the lynching of Hindu sadhus in Palgarh

World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) strongly condemns the lynching of Hindu sadhus (ascetics, monks) in Palgarh, India. The...

Hindu University of America Webinar on ‘Yoga and the Healing Power of Contemplative Dialog’

Hindu University of Americabrings you a webinar on‘The Healing Power of Contemplative Dialog ‘From the world of Yogaat a...

Commonwealth, CARICOM must suspend Guyana from its folds: Paras Ramoutar

Guyana should be suspended from the Commonwealth and CARICOM with immediate effect, now that David Granger, the incumbent President...

Controversial CARICOM member supervising Guyana election results

A Caribbean Community (CARICOM) High Level Team is now in Guyana supervising the recounting of ballots from the March...

All Hindu observances in mandirs are cancelled in Trinidad

By PARAS RAMOUTAR–Port-of-Spain Because of the  unpredictably of the Covid 19 spread, Hindu major organizations have cancelled all religious...

Multi-faith service “seeking God’s mercy” off—will be held as “Thanks to God” service after coronavirus

The multi-faith prayer service where Nevada’s faith leaders from various traditions planned to join together on March 15 to...

Why Don’t Hindus Stand Up Against Anti-Hindu Anti-India Agenda?

March 11, 2020 Although India and Hindus were attacked for centuries, India maintained a peaceful environment and communal harmony,...

Kauai’s Hindu Monastery Closed to Visitors due to Corona Virus

With increasing concerns flooding in from devotees around the world for the health and safety of our monks and...

Nevada’s diverse religious leaders coming together to pray for God’s mercy regarding coronavirus

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Nevada’s faith leaders from various traditions will join together to pray for God’s mercy...

Education Ministry states all schools run by Hindu faith-based organisations will be closed for Holi and Ram Naumi

Hindus celebrating Holi in Fiji The Ministry of Education is urging schools to follow the statement sent by the...

Upset Hindus urge Oregon brewery to rename Shavasana beer & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Newport (Oregon) based Rogue Ales & Spirits brewery to apologize and rename its “Shavasana” (Imperial,...

“HOLI FOR UNITY” – Across The USA, Over 50 Hindu Students and Community Groups Launch A Nationwide Campaign To Spread The True Meaning Of Holi

A national campaign, titled “Holi for Unity”, was launched by over 50 Hindu student and community organizations to bring...

Houston is priming up to welcome the most prominent face of Yoga

Patanjali Yogpeeth USA President Shekhar Agrawal recently announced that none other than Yogrishi Swami Ramdev himself will be in...

Detroit Institute of Arts removes Lord Ganesha finger puppet within few hours of Hindu protest

Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), “one of the premier art museums in the United States”, removed Lord Ganesha finger...

Upset Hindus urge California apparel firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha shorts & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Santa Ana (California, USA) based athletic clothing brand INKnBURN for immediate withdrawal of shorts carrying...

Despite Hindu protest, College of New Jersey refuses to withdraw its newspaper labelling Hinduism as “unforgiving”

Despite Hindu protest, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Ewing is refusing to withdraw printed copies of its...

Hindu temples in North America opting for taller statues of gods

Hindus have welcomed the trend of installing towering statues of Hindu deities in Hindu temples in North America. With...

Anti-Hindu USCIRF: Sex, crime, bigotry in the name of religious freedom

Earlier in December, when the Citizenship Amendment Bill (now Act) was passed in the Lok Sabha, USCIRF issued a...

Many Alabama churches host yoga, but public schools continue to “prohibit” it

Many Alabama churches now reportedly host/offer/conduct or have hosted/offered/conducted yoga classes, but Alabama State Department of Education continues to...

Balmiki Ramayana Exhibition In Trinidad – Paras Ramoutar

High Commission of India opened the Balmiki Ramayana Exhibition to the public on January 7, 2020 at the Prestigious...

Warning! Nazi Narratives Continue to Threaten Hindus and Jews

By Souptik Mukherjee Hitler stole the ancient Hindu symbol of the Swastika, which for thousands of years had been used...

Hindus push for Diwali holiday in New York’s Valley Stream School District

Hindus are urging Valley Stream Central High School District (VSCHSD) in New York to proclaim official holiday on Diwali,...

Sri Jayanthi Kumaraswami of Chennai one-month “Yaga For Peace” mission to Trinidad Tobago

Her Holiness Sri Jayanthi  Kumaraswami of Chennai, India will climax her one-month mission to Trinidad and Tobago with a...

Christians greeted on Christmas by Hindus

Hindus have sent greetings to Christian communities world over for Christmas.  Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release...

Rallies across US in support of Citizenship Amendment Act

New York, Dec 23, 2019:   The Indian diaspora in the US from several hundreds of organizations showed their...

Dilip Mehta – An American Hindu Leader, Contributes $200 for Hinglaj Mata Temple Boundary Wall Creation

29th Dec 2019 | Jodhpur, India American Hindu leader and former Hindu Mahasabha of American president, Dilip Mehta visited the...

Canada clothing firm apologizes & removes Lord Ganesha legging within 24-hours of Hindu protest

Greater Vancouver (Canada) based athleisure brand NoMiNoU has apologized and withdrawn legging and capri, carrying images of Hindu deity...

Upset Hindus urge Vancouver athleisure brand to withdraw Lord Ganesha legging & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Greater Vancouver (Canada) based athleisure brand NoMiNoU for immediate withdrawal of legging and capri carrying...

Hindus seek retirement of “Dutch Black Pete”

Hindus are asking for the permanent departure of Dutch Black Pete (Zwarte Piet).   It was time for the...

Upset Hindus urge Russian brewery to remove Lord Ganesh image from beer & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Saint Petersburg (Russia) area based Mookhomor Production microbrewery to apologize and not use Hindu deity...

Lauding Henrico for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all Virginia schools close on Diwali

Welcoming Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) in Virginia for proposing student holiday on Diwali in both the versions of...

Anita Anand becomes first Hindu cabinet minister in Canada

MP Anita Anand, becomes first Hindu woman lawmaker to be made a minister in Canada.She is now the minister of public...

World Hindu Council Conference “Threads 2019” Tells the Story of Hindu Americans

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, November 7, 2019 (India New England News): Attended by about 400 delegates from 30 states in the...

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...

Diwali Celebration at White House Oct. 24

U.S. President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at the White House Oct. 24, three days ahead of the formal...

Global Human Rights Conference in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA, October 17, 2019: The United States Hindu Alliance (USHA) plans to organize the first global human rights conference...

Fiji-Forgotten Land of Hindus

FIJI, September 20, 2019 (Pragyata by Anhad Jakhmola): Fiji or Republic of Fiji is an island nation situated near...

Lauding Jonesboro school for launching yoga, Hindus seek yoga in all Arkansas schools

Commending Jonesboro Kindergarten Center (JKC) for reportedly using yoga to help students learn to read, Hindus are urging for...

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...

Hindu Americans Feel Betrayed By Leftist Democrats

The cozy relationship between Hindu Americans and the Democratic Party has come under severe strain. The open hostility of...

Hindus laud University of Virginia Cancer Center for offering free yoga to patients

Hindus have commended University of Virginia (UVA) Cancer Center in Charlottesville for launching free yoga classes for cancer patients,...

Hindu University of America: Orientation to Hindu Studies

Dear Friends & Supporters, We are pleased to announce that Hindu University of America is open for enrollment. Please visit...

Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora protests at Washington Post HQ, thanks PM Modi, HM Amit Shah

Washington DC , 07 Sep’19 About 300 Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora and Indian American community have protested in front of...

Hindu Youth Camp Focuses on Heritage, Indian Culture

HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 8, 2019 (Houston Chronicle): The last day of school is the beginning of the countdown to...

Register now – 14th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference USA

Update on 14th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ ConferenceFRIDAY, SEPT 20, 6PM – SUNDAY, SEPT 22, 12PM Sustaining Temples and Institutions: Building Security...

Bhagvad Gita Scholarship for Middle and High School Students of US

Bhagvad Gita Scholarship for Middle and High School Students Coalition of Hindu Youth (CHY)  /  Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference...

Hindus come to Tom Brady’s defense, saying yoga is a serious time-tested powerhouse

Hindus have come to the defense of New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady as many made fun of...

“Prohibition” of yoga in Alabama public schools continues

“Prohibition” of yoga in the public schools of Alabama continues despite an agenda item in the February 14 Work...

Major General (Retd) G. D. Bakshi US Tour

Source: World Hindu News (WHN)

Lauding Lawrenceburg school, Hindus urge all Kentucky schools to offer “World Religions”

Commending Anderson County High School (ACHS) in Lawrenceburg (Kentucky) for offering “World Religions” course, Hindus are urging all Kentucky...

Upset Hindus seek right to cremation in Malta as “burial hinders soul’s journey”

Worldwide Hindus are upset over Malta not having mechanism for the cremation of deceased Hindus, forcing the community to...

Santa Cruz sock co. apologizes & removes Lord Ganesh socks within hours of Hindu protest

Santa Cruz (California) based sock company MERGE4 has apologized and taken down socks carrying image of Hindu deity Lord...

Hindu priest attacked near temple in US

The priest suffered bruises and abrasions all over his body, including his face during the attack on July 18,...

Upset Hindus urge Charlotte fitness-wear firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh leggings & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Charlotte (North Carolina) based fitness-wear brand USFitGirls for immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying images of...

Hindus in Richmond Hill Oppose 14-Storeys near Ganesha Temple at Bayview and Elgin Mills

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Years in the Making, Taos Hindu Temple Housing Rare Statue Opens

TAOS, NEW MEXICO, July 12, 2019 (KRQE News): Thousands of people are expected in Taos this weekend for the...

Pearland Is Home to Rare Hindu Temple Crafted by Hand

PEARLAND, TEXAS, July 5, 2019 (Yahoo News): The Houston area Pearland temple is the only temple dedicated to the...

Upset Hindus seek apology from Whole Foods for not being transparent in food labels

Hindus are upset at supermarket chain Whole Foods Market (WFM), which claims to “maintain the strictest quality standards in...

Six City Councils in Utah heard Hindu mantras this week

Meetings of six city councils in Utah had Hindu invocations between June 10 to 13, containing verses from world’s...

Trinidad pays tribute to Gandhi on World Environment Day

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Appeal for Families of the Brave Jawans in J&K

World Hindu Council of America Inc. (VHPA) Seva (Social Services) Office P.O.Box 2009, Natick, MA 01760 732-744-0851; office@vhp-america.org; www.vhp-america.org Appeal for Families of the...

THREADS 2019 – A Unique Conference by VHPA

Namaskar, The World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) would like to invite you to THREADS 2019, a unique conference...

Brazen Thieves Steal $15K in Gold from Atlanta Temple

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Sanskriti Under Siege

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Forum on Understanding Hate Crimes and Protecting Places of Worship

Manu Shah On 6th April, Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) hosted a first-of-its-kind Forum on “Understanding Hate Crimes and...

Upset Hindus urge Amsterdam brewery to remove Lord Ganesh image from beer & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Amsterdam (Netherlands) based Friekens Brewery (Friekens Brouwerij) to apologize and not use Hindu deity Lord...

Swami Vivekananda

Manoranjan Inc in Association with Major Indo American Organizations of Houston are proud to present drama on most inspirational...

Trinidad Hindus Observe Nau Raatri, Ram Nowi and Hanuman Jayanti with Blissfulness

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Shrines shine, gold glistens as Utah Hindus bring spirit of India

UTAH, USA, April 2, 2019 (Salt Lake Tribune, by Peggy Fletcher Stack): In a land of fast food restaurants,...

Concord’s Shiva Murugan Temple Breaks Ground in Elaborate Ceremony

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Concord Temple Yatra: Unique Feat

Walking to a temple to celebrate devotional fervor is a well-understood facet of Hinduism in India. This very devotion...

Federal Court Unseals Records in California Department Of Education Lawsuit by Hindu Organization

FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, February 2, 2019 (press release by capeem.org): Judge Charles Breyer has unsealed emails showing Department of Education...

New Hindu Temple to Be Built on South Main Street

By Pamela Johnson At the real estate closing (L–R) are Nicole Shannon, the property seller’s attorney; Christopher Nichols, the...

Hindu prayers read at Oregon’s Canby City Council

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Yoga and meditation are on the rise in the U.S.

UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 (Nurse): As mindfulness and complementary health techniques become more mainstream, more Americans are adding...

Hindus Most Educated Religious Group in the US, Says New Report

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 7, 2019 (Hindustan Times): Hindus are the most educated — based on college degrees — among...

Ganesha the Playful Protector

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Can Being Nice to Cows Save the World? A Hindu Man in the Poconos Would Like to Believe So.

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Upset Hindus urge Charleston’s yoga outfit to change its ‘Lord Ganesh holding beer’ logo

Upset Hindus are urging Charleston (South Carolina) based Bendy Brewski Yoga, a yoga outfit which pairs yoga and beer,...

Hindus urge Trinidad & Tobago to restore visa of Hinduism students

Hindus have urged Trinidad and Tobago to immediately restore the visa of three Jamaican students who were reportedly denied...

American Hindus Plan to Celebrate 125th Anniversary of Vivekananda’s Chicago Speech in 100 US Cities.

Atlanta, GA: The United States Hindu Alliance (USHA), a national Hindu advocacy organization, announces CHICAGO ADDRESS 125, a one year...

Malibu Temple Cancels Weekend Activities on Account of Fires, Vacates Temple

MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, November 9, 2018 (Malibu Hindu Temple press release): “To the members and devotees of the Temple: On...

Hindu Reformers Theme for Divali Nagar 2018 in Trinidad

Paras Ramoutar PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, October 18, 2018 (Paras Ramoutar for HPI): The works and times of several Indian Hindu...

Hindu temple with capacity of 7,800 people opens in Massachusetts

A magnificent two-story Hindu temple reportedly covering 40,000 square feet on a 28-acres plot, which claims to accommodate 7,800...

Thousands of Jains Expected to Converge in Southern California for 20th JAINA Convention

Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (c), seen here at one of the previous JAINA conventions, is...

Global Hindu gathering draws crowd, protest in Chicago

World Hindu Congress 2018 coordinator Abhaya Asthana, left, speaks during the congress on Sept. 7, 2018, outside Chicago. RNS...

Upset Hindus urge Chile brewery to withdraw goddess Kali beer & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Valdivia (Chile) based Cerveza Bundor craft brewery to apologize and retire its “Kali IPA” beer...

Dakotas to have their first Hindu temple soon

A Hindu temple is planned to open soon in the Tea suburb of South Dakota’s largest city Sioux Falls,...

Upset Hindus urge England brewery to withdraw goddess Kalika beer & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Derbyshire, England) based Tollgate Brewery to apologize and withdraw its “Kalika IPA” beer; calling...

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to speak at Lutheran Church in Nevada

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will address the congregants and others at St. Paul’s...

Upset Hindus urge Minnesota firm to apologize & withdraw Lord Shiva doormat

Upset Hindus are urging Saint Cloud (Minnesota) based company Babyshark for immediate withdrawal of door mat carrying image of...

Hindu prayer opening Lyon County Commissioners meeting in Nevada for 1st time

For the first time, Board of County Commissioners of Lyon County, created 1861, will start its day in Yerington...

Lauding Tempe School District for offering yoga, Hindus seek yoga in all Arizona schools

Hindus have commended Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD) in Arizona for offering Yoga and Advanced Yoga in its...

BAPS North American Youth Convention 2018, Atlanta, GA, USA

From July 1 to July 10, 2018, the BAPS North American Youth Convention (NAYC18) in Atlanta, Georgia will see...

Hindus shocked at Vatican Museums labelling them as “cult”

Hindus are shocked at the description of a portable Hindu temple, a collection of Vatican Museums, which in their...

WAVES Conference in Dallas

3 – 5 AUGUST 08:00 – 13:00   FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE Brookhaven College 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, Texas...

Upset Hindus urge Missouri brewery to remove Lord Ganesha image from beer & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Springfield (Missouri) based award-winning Springfield Brewing Company (SBC) to apologize and not use Hindu deity...

Many US school districts closing on November 7, the day of Hindu festival Diwali

There will reportedly be no classes for students on November seven, the day of most popular Hindu festival Diwali;...

Houston’s Entrepreneur Amit Bhandari donates $50,000 to Ekal’s Mobile Computer Lab

Houston based entrepreneur Amit Bhandari donates $50,000 to Ekal’s Digital Literacy Program. By Manu Shah Houston based entrepreneur Amit...

Hindu temples vandalized in Trinidad

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GHHF: Kathi Mahesh calls Lord Sri Rama a “Cheater” and insults Goddess Sita

Kathi Mahesh calls Lord Sri Rama a “Cheater” and insults Goddess Sita PROTEST March Planned from Hyderabad to Yadagiri Gutta on...


Upset Hindus urge San Antonio art-clothing firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha leggings

Upset Hindus are urging San Antonio (Texas) based art-clothing company DiZurita for immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying images of...


Suresh Iyer takes over as Ekal USA President

Suresh Iyer:Ekal USA’s new President Manu Shah Suresh Iyer’s introductionto Ekal was a strange coincidence. In 2002, he was...

Pennsylvania Senate & House opened with Hindu mantras & holy water drops on June 19

On June 19, both Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives in Harrisburg started their respective sessions with Hindu...

Like Dunbar Cave Park, Hindus urge Tennessee to offer yoga in all 56 State Parks

Hindus have commended Tennessee State Parks of Tennessee Government Department of Environment & Conservation for launching yoga series in...

[GHHF] Tirumala Issue – Major Allegations and The way forward

Tirumala Issue – Major Allegations and The way forward Here is the truth on what has happened in Tirumala...

Schools to stay closed in 7 districts of New York state on Diwali day

Seven school districts in New York state will reportedly stay closed on November seven, the day of most popular...

You’re invited to Sindh Heritage Day – Raja Dahir’s Anniversary (Jun 30, 2018)

You are invited to the following event: SINDH HERITAGE DAY – RAJA DAHIR’S ANNIVERSARY Event to be held at...

Invitation to Celebrate International Day of Yoga at Brahma Kumaris in Houston

International Day of Yoga 2018 Sunday, June 24 at 10:00am at Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Center JOIN US...

Hindu temples broken into in Trinidad

Hindu temples broken into in Trinidad By Paras Ramoutar Port-of-Spain: The Hare Krishna Temple, headquarters of the ISCKON in...

Transformations IX The Jyeshtha Ashtami Havan and Wisdom Retreat

When : Saturday June 9, 2018 – Sunday June 10, 2018 Where : Sringeri Sadhana Center, 327, Cays Rd,...

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North Carolina Students Honor Their Teachers

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, May 18, 2018 (India Life and Times): The Charlotte North and South chapters of Hindu Swayamsevak...


The western thinkers spellbound by India’s literary wisdom: Fabian Lyngdoh

A research-based book  ‘Great Minds on India’, by Salil Gewali is a laboriously compiled beautiful booklet. In this book the...


Hindus concerned at trivialization of Hinduism in Season 2 of “American Gods” TV series

Hindus are urging makers of Emmy-nominated fantasy-drama television series “American Gods” not to trivialize highly revered Hindu goddesses in...

New York’s East Williston School District closes schools on Diwali

Welcoming East Williston Union Free School District (EWUFSD) in New York declaring holiday on November seven for Diwali, Hindus...

Small Errors, Big Impact: Correcting Media Portrayals of Hinduism

UNITED STATES, May 9, 2018 (HAF): Hindu Americans comprise one of the fastest growing populations in the United States....

Why the Latest Genetic Study Does Not Rewrite India’s History

UNITED STATES, April 22, 2018 (Swarajyamag by Aseem Shukla and Swaminathan Venkataraman): Nearly a decade ago, when the Hindu...

World Hindu Congress 2018: State Heads, Chief Ministers, Global Business Leaders To Attend Mega Event In Chicago

The World Hindu Congress, from September 7 to 9, is being held to commemorate 125 years of Swami Vivekananda’s...

Renowned Getty Museum exhibiting paintings of Hindu gods

The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is showcasing images of various Hindu deities in its “Pathways to...

In Danger of Losing Hinduism in India? Khadreme Hindu Samaj

GHHF Swami Paripoornanda Lecture on May 12 in Frisco. Find out Who He is? Invited to attend his lecture on...

Rajan Zed to open Oklahoma Senate, Oklahoma & Grady Counties, & Enid City with Hindu prayers

Oklahoma State Senate, Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, Board of County Commissioners of Grady County and Enid...

Thought provoking article By Dr. David Frawley, (American Institute of Vedic Studies, New Mexico, U..S.A.)

By Dr. David Frawley, (American Institute of Vedic Studies, New Mexico, U..S.A.) A defeatist tendency exists in the psyche...

Both Pennsylvania Senate & House to open with Hindu mantras on June 19

On June 19, both Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives in Harrisburg will start their respective sessions with...

Rhode Island House of Representatives to start its day with Hindu mantras on June 20

Rhode Island House of Representatives in Providence will open its June 20 session with Hindu prayers, containing verses from...

Hindu Temple breaking ground in Chatham Illinois April 21

Preparations are reportedly on for Bhoomi Puja (ground breaking) for the new about 8,500 square-feet Hindu Temple of Greater...

Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Texas’ Frisco School District

Hindus are urging Frisco Independent School District (FISD), 30 miles north of Dallas with 23.84% students Asian, to proclaim...

Lauding Edison for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all New Jersey schools close on Diwali

Welcoming Edison Township Public Schools (ETPS) in New Jersey declaring Diwali holiday for students, Hindus are urging all public...

“Hard Rock” sells “Hindu Pizza”, upsetting Hindus

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) has a “Hindu” pizza on its menu containing “chicken...

Hindu prayer to open Enid City Council in Oklahoma on May 1

Enid City Council in Oklahoma (USA) will start its day with Hindu invocation on May one, containing verses from...

Record observances on Lord Hanuman Jayanti in Trinidad : Paras Ramoutar

Record observances on Lord Hanuman Jayanti in Trinidad By Paras Ramoutar Port-of- Spain: It has been a series of...

Utah’s Juab County Commission to open with Hindu prayer for 1st time

Juab County Commission will start its day in Nephi (Utah, USA) with Hindu mantras on June four, for the...

SHANI MAHA POOJA ON MARCH, SATURDAY, 31,2018

GAURI SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE 5645 HILLCROFT AVE. SUITE # 701 HOUSTON, TX 77036 PHONE @ 832-466-9868 Our mailing address is:...

Hindu prayer to start the day of Utah’s Centerville City Council on June 5

Hindu mantras will open the Centerville City Council in Utah (USA) on June five, containing verses from world’s oldest...

Trinidad Hindus observe Nau Raatri with reverence- by Paras Ramoutar

Trinidad Hindus observe Nau Raatri with reverence By Paras Ramoutar Port-of-Spain:The observance of the Hindu religious of observance of...

Hindus urge Prince Harry & Meghan to visit Hindu temple after wedding to seek blessings

Since both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry now reportedly practice yoga, Hindus are urging them to visit a Hindu...

Indian Consulates to Propagate Indian Culture

WASHINGTON DC, March 11, 2018 (The Hindu): In a new initiative by the Narendra Modi government, a band of...

Oklahoma Senate to open with Hindu prayer

Oklahoma State Senate in Oklahoma City will start its day with Hindu prayers on April 30, containing verses from...

Hindus planning to urge Macy’s, Footlocker, etc., to not carry Pharrell-Adidas Holi shoes

As American singer Pharrell Williams and multinational sportswear corporation Adidas had been ignoring to rename their collaboratively launched Holi...

VHPA Mourns Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Swamigal Attaining Samadhi

World Hindu Council of America Inc. (VHPA) VP, Awareness, Media, PR P.O. Box 2009, Natick, MA 01760 732-744-0851; office@vhp-america.org; www.vhp-america.org   ...

Iowa Senate & House kicked off their sessions with Hindu prayers on Monday

On February 26, both Iowa State Senate and House of Representatives in Des Moines started their respective sessions with...

Illinois Senate & House opened with Hindu prayers

On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield started their sessions with...

GHHF Memorandum of Concerns submitted to Chandrababu Naidu

Memorandum of Concerns submitted to Honorable Sri Chandrababu Naidu   ———————————————————————————————————— DONATIONS Please DONATE. Your donations are appreciated...

World Hindu Council (VHPA) Appeal for Florida School shooting victims

World Hindu Council of America Inc. (VHPA) Seva (Social Services) Office P.O. Box 2009, Natick, MA 01760 732-744-0851; office@vhp-america.org; www.vhp-america.org    ...

Concerned Hindu Americans rally for imprisoned leader Tapan Ghosh in the Silicon Valley

SILICON VALLEY, US On 14th of February, 2018, Hindu Samhati organized one of the largest pro-Israel rally in history...

Prayer should pacify Hindustan volcano: Dr Kumar Mahabir

  On Carnival Tuesday, the volcano in Hindustan in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) began spitting methane gas. Soon it...

Maha Shivratri ON Feb 13,2018

GAURI SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE 5645 HILLCROFT AVE. SUITE # 701 HOUSTON, TX 77036 PHONE @ 832-466-9868 Our mailing address is:...

Malla Kareti Reddy: A Longtime Supporter Of Ekal Foundation, Chinmaya Mission, VHPA Is No More

  It is with deep sadness we bring you the news that our longtime supporter and VHPA Governing Council...

Hindus welcome W. Virginia University offering free yoga classes to reduce students’ stress

Hindus have welcomed West Virginia University (WVU), a public research-intensive university in Morgantown, for offering free yoga and meditation...

[GHHF] Relocation of all Hindu Temples affected by Polavaram Project

  Relocation of all Hindu Temples affected by Polavaram Project  Source: GHHF

It’s Time To Retire The Anti Hindu Bench Of Hon. Supreme Court

  Year 2017 was a disgraceful period for the Hon. Supreme Court Of India, it’s bench didn’t act professionally,...

Hindus worldwide shocked at Fiji temple desecration

Hindus worldwide are highly concerned after reports of desecration in Votualevu Tirath Dham Hindu Temple in Nadi area of...

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation Year End Report of Activities Accomplishments

Year End Report of Activities and Accomplishments 2017; Requesting Donations “You came into this world with fists closed...

Hindu Heritage Winter Family Camp – Greater Houston… (Dec 23, 2017 – Dec 25, 2017)

You are invited to the following event: HINDU HERITAGE WINTER FAMILY CAMP – GREATER HOUSTON AREA   Event to...

Hindus urge Norway Govt. to mandate listing of gelatin source on food, which many times is beef

Hindus are urging Government of Norway and Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) to mandate food manufacturers to mention the...

Rise Of PM Modi And Roar Of Subversive Forces: Salil Gewali

  Salil Gewali, Shillong       If your son makes friendship with the difficult and longtime enemies of...

Hindus upset at exclusion of Asian-Americans in the “Inclusion” Plan of University of Kansas

Hindus are upset at the exclusion of Asian-Americans from the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan” for the University...

Hindus urge all Virginia schools to offer yoga like a Fairfax County school

Hindus have commended Cherry Run Elementary School (CRES) in Burke (Virginia), an institution of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS),...

Virginia to have 500+ acres Hindu retreat

An over 500 acres of serene and vibrant Hindu spiritual retreat has reportedly been planned near Bowling Green in...

GHHF Requesting to Chant Chapter 12 on Gita Jayanthi Day November 30

Requesting to Chant Chapter 12 on Gita Jayanthi Day November 30 This year Bhagavad Gita Jayanti is coming on...


Condemn New York Times against giving anti-Hindu communal twist to wearing Saree by women

In the recent article published by New York Times (https://t.co/pkw9CiUqQ7?amp=1 the author argues that wearing traditional Indian attire is some...

We are all Hindu Nationalists. Why New York Times is wrong on saris

It has been a “Sorry Day” every day (or should I say a “Sari Day”) for a well-known media...

Upset Hindus urge Charlotte clothing firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha leggings

Upset Hindus are urging Charlotte (North Carolina) based fashion activewear company “GearBunch” for immediate withdrawal of leggings, capris and...

Sheppie Snippets: Come and listen how to promote Hinduism

Dr Satish Prakash from the United States of America will talk on Hinduism. The Port Shepstone Hindu Cultural Federation...


GHHF Response to Honorable Rep. Harold Trent Frank’s speech on Gauri Lankesh Murder, Threat to Kancha Ilaiah

  Response to Honorable Rep. Harold Trent Frank’s speech on Gauri Lankesh Murder, Threat to Kancha Ilaiah (This...

Ahmad Left Hindu American woman to Die in Burning Car as He Hailed Taxi to Go to Hospital

An Indian American woman, Harleen Grewal, of Astoria, New York, was killed Oct. 13 when a friend crashed his...

Shepherd is a Traitor, Philistine, Hypocrite, and Hindu Hater; Let us all support Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji

Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd is a Traitor, Philistine, Hypocrite, and Hindu Hater; Let us all support Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji...

Hindu-Americans celebrate International Day of Volunteering across USA

We are pleased to announce that the Hindu-American community has celebrated the 2017 International Day of Volunteering and Community...

Trinidad’s Divali Nagar opens with the theme, “Hindu Symbolism” at a cost of US$.8 m By PARAS RAMOUTAR

Trinidad’s Divali Nagar opens with the theme, “Hindu Symbolism” at a cost of US$.8 m By PARAS RAMOUTAR Port-of-Spain:...

If Nearby, Please Attend NYC Comptroller’s Diwali Party

Greetings: Hope you can join us at the NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Diwali Celebration on Wednesday, October 25th  at NYC Health...

Spectacular : Dr. Swamy Plano lecture on Ayodhya, National Herald and Chidambarams

Dr. Subramanian Swamy lecture on Ayodhya, National Herald Newspaper and Chidambarams was spectacularly successful in Plano, Texas USA....


Hindu American Psychiatrist in Kansas Brutally Murdered by Umar Rashid

An Indian American psychiatrist was found dead Sept. 13 in the alley behind his East Wichita, Kansas office, his...

VHPA Invites you to Hindu Heritage Day Celebration

September 5, 2017   VHPA Invites you to Hindu Heritage Day   Hindu Heritage Day Objectives: 1. Get children...

Conflict, Peace and Hindu Philosophy Courses

Contact: Dr. Debidatta Aurobinda Mahapatra,  debidatta.mahapatra@hua.edu 857-206-9036    For registration and inquiries: email: info@hua.edu or call: 407-275-0013   For more info...

1st Hindu Preschool launches in Jamaica, Queens [Video]

27 Aug 2017 – NYC Hindu Coalition non-profit member VidyaDham Panchatatva Gitapith held their annual Krishna / Ganesh parade in Jamaica...

The solution to racial politics in Guyana and Trinidad: Dr. ​Kumar ​Mahabir

The solution to racial politics in Guyana and Trinidad by Dr Kumar Mahabir The following is an excerpt of...

“American Friends of Balochistan” needs your support !

‘American Friends of Balochistan’ < http://americanfriendsofbalochistan.org/ >, newly launched organization to protect human rights in Balochistan, and endeavor to support freedom...

Hindus welcome BBC plan to produce films on Hinduism

Shown on BBC One, a new documentary strand of five films a year will reportedly explore faith and ethical...

Zed urges Europe to eliminate prejudices against its Roma populace

Religious statesman Rajan Zed is urging for immediate end to apartheid conditions of European Roma in view of findings...

San Francisco’s Hindu chariot procession enters 51st year

The 51st Annual San Francisco Rathayatra Parade will be held on July 30. The “Festival of the Chariots” (Rathayatra...

Hindu Mahasabha of America Condemns the Massacre of Amarnath Pilgrims

Hindu Mahasabha of America Condemns the Massacre of Amarnath Pilgrims, Calls for Community Action In View of Government Failure...

UNESCO blamed of hypocrisy for heritage status to island where women are forbidden

Hindus have blamed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of hypocrisy over granting Okinoshima Island of Japan...

The Blame -Indians Excuse For The Black Crisis In Trinidad & Tobago: Kamal Persad

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Hindu Americans support Hirsh Singh as Republican NJ Governor

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Reminder – Lecture on Lord Jagannath, Devotional Bhajans and Odissi Dance

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Exclusive Interview Of Dr. Surendar Jain, Vishwa Hindu Parishad Intl. Gen. Secretary

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HUA – April 2017 Newsletter

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Hindu Talk Show’s Must Watch Interview Of Tapan Ghosh, Hindu Samhati Founder

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Hindu prayers to open both Nevada Senate & Assembly on April 7

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Hindus laud efforts to bring yoga into New Jersey schools

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Hindus welcome launch of Worship Space at Texas A&M University

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Historic, painstaking and expensive renovation of the magnificent Old Temple in San Francisco, claimed to be “the first Hindu...

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MEDIA RELEASE: CXC discriminates against Indians in the Caribbean

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Maha Shivratri Feb,24,2017 The Gauri Siddhivinayak Mandir of Houston

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Global Hindu Empowerment Forum Strongly Condemns Twitter A/C Suspension Of @iSonamMahajan

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VYASA & SEWA’s Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM) Yoga Camp

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Chelvapilla Analysis – How Do Americans feel about Trump’s travel ban ?

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President of Guyana Donates G$1 M to SVN, the Hindu College in Guyana

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National Hindu American Vanaprasthi Network (HAVAN) Conference June 3-4, 2017 Troy, MI, USA

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Reminder – Vasant Panchami Celebration on Sunday, 29January

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Trump bans international abortion funding, Hindus Appreciate It

Sri Rama Jayam Dear Friends, Among grave injustices in the world at present, in this age of kali, perhaps...

Hindus commend University of California Santa Cruz for free meditation sessions

Hindus have welcomed University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), a public research university, for offering free meditation sessions for...

Hindus urge Los Angeles gallery to not display Ken doll depicted as Lord Krishna

Hindus are urging a Los Angeles gallery not to display iconic Ken doll as Lord Krishna in their current...

‘Save the Hindus In Bangladesh’ – Hindu Americans White House Rally Invite

Hindus in America  invite all to take part in the Washington DC stretch of their rally to save the...

Discover Tasty & Cheap Indian Food In These Hindu Temple Basements

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Hindus seek departure of “Dutch Black Pete”

It was time for the negative, offensive, racist and discriminatory caricature of Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) to vanish from...

Hindu community urges New York City Council to declare Diwali holiday in schools

Hindus are urging New York City (NYC) Council to support the idea of Diwali as permanent official holiday in...

Vedanta Society of Northern California Celebrates Temple Re-Dedication

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, November 18, 2016 (Press Release by Swami Tattwamayananda): The original temple of the Vedanta Society of...

Former car dealership converted to Hindu Temple in South Carolina

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Gayatri Mantra opened multi-faith prayer service in Nevada on eve of US General Election

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How India should deal with President Trump – Rajiv Malhotra

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Hindu Group To Push For Hanuman Monument At Oklahoma Capitol

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Registration for Gandhi Conference Open

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New Dawn at “Ekal Vidyalaya” – Prakash Waghmare

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GHHF] JET USA is celebrating Sahasrabdi – A Song on Equality on November 19th 2016 in Dallas

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WHEF 2016 Los Angeles Nov 18-20 – Agenda and Registration

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Hindu American Foundation Gala Raises $550,000

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Trump invites Hindu Americans to Oct 15 Republican Hindu Rally!

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How Nitin Gadkari Can Build A Road To Goddess Of Power In Two Hours

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Hindus welcome University of Arkansas offering free yoga classes

Hindus have welcomed University of Arkansas (UA) in Fayetteville, public research university and flagship campus of the UA System,...


11th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference – Register Online: www.myhmec.com

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Dharma Ambassador training at Bharatiya Temple

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Rajiv Malhotra’s video: US elections & the Myth of American Exceptionalism

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GHHF Organized Lecture By Dr. Subramanian Swamy – September 13 (Tue) at 6:30pm

Request You to Attend a Lecture by Dr. Subramanian Swamy September 13 (Tue) at 6:30pm Source: GHHF

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You are invited! Houston – Sunderkand Parayana by Sri Govindaji Gaudiya Math

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Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Philadelphia schools

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[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

Invitation to 11th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference, Sep 16-18, 2016 in Atlanta

  Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference · P.O. Box 611, Iselin, NJ 08830 · (508) 875-0432 · www.myhmec.com · An...

The Hindu American Foundation Comes Under Fire From Activists For Helping Shape Hinduism! AddThis Sharing Buttons

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[GHHF] Invites to attend Sri Kanaka Durgammavaru Kunkuma Puja on May 22, Frisco TX

Invites to attend Sri Kanaka Durgammavaru Kunkuma Puja on May 22, Frisco TX   Source: GHHF

#DontEraseIndia: HAF Launches Campaign to Keep India and Hinduism in CA Textbooks

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In The Jungles Of Jammu, Who Saved Ravi and Rahul From Black Panther

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Vendors joined together at the Colonie Hindu Cultural Center for health fair

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Gayatri Mantra launched 25th “Earth Day” celebrations in Nevada

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Why I Admire Hindu Mahasabha Of America – The American ‘Hindu Lone Star’

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Third-eye embraced by Prince is a Hindu icon

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Guyana’s school divides academic year in terms like Divali & Ramnavami

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Hindu Congress of America strongly condemns xenophobia of Dairy Queen franchisee

Hindu Congress of America strongly condemns xenophobia of Dairy Queen franchisee Hindu Congress of America strongly condemns the actions...

Anti-Hindu posters at Texas “Dairy Queen” removed

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PETITION: Remove the posters denigrating Hindu beliefs from the Dairy Queen in Kemah, TX

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Hindus Welcome Idea Of Meditation Room In University Of Wyoming

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Temple jubilee: Hindus celebrate Columbia center’s 10th anniversary

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“The Partition of India, Kashmir and Current Events” by Bal K. Gupta, Survivor Of 1st Hindu Concentration Camp

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​ [GHHF] Islamic Terror to wipe out Democracy, Secularism, Polytheism and Human Rights in India

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Hindu Cultural Center Raises Money For Fire Victims

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Hindus upset at parading of Hindu gods at Mardi Gras related New Orleans event

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Diverse religious leaders urge New York’s Whitesboro Village to change emblem

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Hindus welcome Kenya’s withdrawal of proposed religious regulations

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HAF Urges Indian Supreme Court to Strike Down Outdated Section 377

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Amsterdam Airport carries Hindu Vedas for passengers

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Why to be careful at Dubai, Thailand & Caribbean airport duty free shops

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Zed addressed Roman Catholic conference in Nevada

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Hindu temple finds new home in Sugar Land

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Hindu community lauds UK’s Luton Airport for “Prayer Room”, calls it step in positive direction

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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...

Zed coordinating multi-faith prayer vigil for peace & unity in Nevada

In view of growing violence nationally and globally, diverse faith groups are joining hands to pray together in Nevada...

New X-Men movie’s insulting reference to Krishna

This morning Shri Jay Lakhani will be at BBC London studio interacting with several BBC local stations (like Bristol,...

N. Carolina Hindu Temple consecrating deities with elaborate 3-day rituals

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Diverse faiths pray together in Nevada for Peace & Unity

In view of growing violence nationally and globally, diverse northern Nevada faith groups joined hands to pray together on...

GHHF Rampant Christian deceptive conversion of Hindus Recommendations toStop Conversions and start reconversions – Part 2

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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....

Hindus upset at comparison of villain Apocalypse with Lord Krishna in X-Men trailer

Hindus are upset over comparison of blue-colored villain Apocalypse with their deity Lord Krishna in the recently released official...

Narain Kataria cremation ceremony amid family, friends and community

Amid the family, friends and community, in the midst of prayers and tears of all those who have grown...

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...

Certified Volunteer Chaplains of the Hindu Faith; Register Online: huasouthflorida.org

  ​PLEASE FIND DOWNLOAD LINK FOR ATTACHED FILE BELOW:​                  Certified Volunteer...

“Hindu Temple” at prestigious Dartmouth College

Ivy League Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, which consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions, reportedly has a...

Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at MIT

Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated Prayer Room at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a world-class educational...

Vatican urged to decipher its position on yoga

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed is urging Vatican to clarify its official stand on yoga. Zed, who is President of...

Hindu Religious and Civil Society Leaders Urge Climate Change Action

UNITED STATES, November 23, 2015 (Press Release): Over 60 Hindu leaders and organisations have signed the Hindu Declaration on...

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...

Hindu shrine “expected” to remain in prayer room of Pennsylvania college

The Hindu shrine, which the Hindus wanted to stay in the Prayer Room at Bryn Mawr College (BMC) campus...

Hindus concerned at Hindu flags burning in New York on Thanksgiving

Hindus are highly concerned after reports of burning of 40 Hindu religious flags outside a Woodhaven home in Queens,...

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...

Justice For Hindus (JFH) Joins VHPA To Mourn Passing Of Ashok Singhal

JFH Joins VHP To Mourn Passing Of Ashok Singhal It was with great respect and heavy hearts that JFH...

Ashok ji Singhal’s Unfinished Wish – A Majestic Lord Ram Temple: Rahul Chandra

In Nov 2015 at World Hindu Congress 2014, when Ashok ji Singhal roared that after eight hundred years,  ‘Bharat’...

Hindus seek stay of existing Hindu shrine in Pennsylvania college

Hindus would like the existing Hindu shrine in the Prayer Room at Bryn Mawr College (BMC) campus in Pennsylvania...

Jodhpur based 500+ Hindu refugee group need a ‘used’ motorcycle, donate INR 25K ($400) or your motorcycle

  Jodhpur, Rajasthan (Nov 15, 2015): Per our coordinator talk with Jodhpur based Pakistani Hindu refugee group leader Mr....

Arkansas Capitol Commission received Hindus’ formal request for Hanuman statue

Hindus have sent a formal request to Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin in his capacity as Chairman of...

GHHF Condemns Birthday Of Tipu Sultan by Karnataka Government

 Tipu Sultan – Karnataka Government celebrated his Birthday and Girish Karnad suggested the change of Kempe Gowda airport name...

​ “A Glimpse into Awakening Your Bio-Energy” Live webinar & meditation by Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda

Glimpses of Nithyanandoham ​​ A live webinar and meditation to get “A Glimpse into Awakening Your Bio-Energy” conducted by...

​Diwali Message From USA President Barrack Obama​

DIWALI MESSAGE FROM USA PRESIDENT BARRACK OBAMA     copy and paste or click the link below   A video...

A Community Gathers to Mourn the Loss of a Once-in-a Lifetime Leader​ -​ Narain Kataria

​PLEASE FIND DOWNLOAD LINK FOR ATTACHED FILE BELOW:​   Press Release on community pay tribute to Narain Kataria   ...

Spl. Edition: A Tribute To Narain Katariaji – An Iconic Hindu ‘Lion’ Of North America

                               Now Serving  Hindu Community In 200+ Countries...

American Hindu Association – We Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights and celebrations – a time to get together with friends and family and...

Narain Kataria was pained when organizers of Indian PM Modi NYC program ignored him

New York (11-11-2015) Per sources, the organizers of Indian PM Modi program in New York in 2014 and 2015...

Narainji Kataria Was A Hindutva Powerhouse Who Illuminated The World: Rahul Chandra

Narain Kataria – the great Hindu ‘General’ passed away in his New York home early this week. His sad...

Live Satsang- 7am IST [ 5.30pm PST, 7.30pm CST, 8.30pm EST] on Nithyananda.TV

    Nithyanandam Nithyananda   Starting today, everyday there will be   LIVE SATSANG by Swamiji  “In Preparation for NITHYANANDOHAMSM“...

Narain Kataria – The Great Hindu Warrior, Passes Away

Narain Kataria who fought for India, justice for Hindus is no more. Current information is he passed away during...

Remembering Shri Narayan Kataria: An American Hindu Hero

   by Gokul Kunnath This afternoon, I heard of the sudden demise of Shri Narayan Kataria, one of the...

Temples Come Together to Celebrate ‘Kumbh Mela USA’

“Kumbh Mela 2015” opened with a fire ritual and chants for world peace, Oct. 24 in Norwalk, Calif. (Parimal...

HinduAssociationUSA Teach about Diwali in School Month is back

Namaste –  It’s back! Our annual Teach about Diwali in School Month is this November. Check out our updated Diwali Toolkit for your class...

Event Invitation: Fundraising For Prashant Poojary Family – Host: Hindu Mahasabha Of America

Fundraising For Prashant Poojary Family – Host: Hindu Mahasabha Of America Saturday, November 7 at 11:00am in CST Houston, Texas in Houston,...

Happy Dussehra! Next comes Diwali – the Festival of Lights. Check out the celebrations in Houston

Indian Festivals, Dussehra and Diwali at Skeeter’s Stadium bring to life Lord Rama’s ‘Victory of Good over Evil’ The...

Happy Vijayadashmi!

  HINDU UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA A Unique Dimension of Hindu Thought and Traditions Hindu University of America Wishes You,...

Trinidad hosts 10th Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC) – 2015

October 19, 2015 PRESS RELEASE: Tenth Annual Hindu Mandir Executives Conference (HMEC) – 2015 The tenth HMEC was held at...

US-based Hindu religious leader Rajan Zed gets “Pride of Dharma Award” in New Jersey

American Hindu religious leader, Rajan Zed was honored with “Pride of Dharma Award” at Global Dharma Conference in Edison...

[GHHF] Invites you all to attend TWO superb events highlighting Hindu Culture

Seminar on Repeal of Hindu Endowment Act on October 10 in Vizag ~~*~~ You are all invited to...

[GHHF] Invites you all to attend TWO superb events highlighting Hindu Culture

 Invites you all to attend TWO superb events highlighting Hindu Culture ~~*~~ Global Hindu Heritage Foundation and Savetemples invite...

Sikhs Raise USD 12,000 for National Awareness Campaign in US

Representational Image. WASHINGTON:  A group of Sikhs in California have raised about USD 12,000 to create national awareness campaign about...

Four Healthy Cows Need a New Home

KAUAI, HAWAII, September 21, 2015: Hinduism Today is looking for a compassionate home for four sacred cows that will...

Swami Dayananda Sarsawati of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam attains Mahasamadhi

​ Photo from Rishikesh Ashram on September 1, 2015 Swami Dayananda Saraswati Ji of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam has attained...

VSGH invites you to meet Swami Suhitanandaji Maharaj

Click on the flyer for more details         Source: WHN Media Network

[GHHF] “Bhaarat Today,” a new Telugu channel was launched in India and USA with a different mission and a new vision?

“Bhaarat Today,” a new Telugu channel was launched in India and USA with a different mission and a...

“We, the First Generation Hindus owe this to the Second Generation- The Global Dharma Conference” – Gaurang G Vaishnav

Namaste. How many times have you said in a discussion that the older generation should give up control and...

New Jersey, Hindu Jewish Coalition Entrepreneurial Success Meeting

The Hindu Jewish Coalition is delighted to invite you to a dinner event on Creating an Environment for Entrepreneurial Success.  This...

Juvenile in Attack on Illinois Sikh Charged With Hate Crime

The Sikh Coalition held a press conference Sept. 15, and the Indian American community held a rally at the spot...


HMEC 2015 UPDATE: 10th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference October 2-4, 2015, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

      Update on 10th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference Strengthening the Hindu Family October 2-4, 2015, Radisson Hotel Trinidad,...

[GHHF] Tapan Ghosh’s speech is scheduled in Dallas, Texas on September 18, 2015

 Tapan Ghosh’s speech is scheduled in Dallas, Texas on September 18, 20015. ~~*~~ Global Hindu Heritage Foundation & Sanatana...

Hindu Unity Day hosts Hindu holidays campaign w-HSAI

EVENTS AND MEETINGS HINDU UNITY DAY HOSTS HINDU HOLIDAYS CAMPAIGN W/ HSAI SUNDAY – 08/30/15 – QUEENS NEW YORK...

India Day Parade – JFH Helps Launch/Makes Cover Of “India World Geopolitics” New Paper

Uncategorized September 5, 2015  Vincent Bruno India Day Parade – JFH Helps Launch/Makes Cover Of “India World Geopolitics” New Paper Sunday...

“Dr. Subramanian Swamy, a true personification of the leadership qualities” – Narain Kataria

From left:  Jagdish Shetty, Secretary to Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Arish Sahani, Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Narain Kataria,  Dr. Jayshree Nair and Sivadasan...

Global Dharma Conference – Hindu Youths Call for Dharma and World Harmony on 911 Anniversaries

Quotes from Emcees: “Once a member of Hindu Students Council, I am looking forward to sharing my faith and journey to...

Register Today – Global Dharma Conference, Sep 11-13, 2015 Edison, New Jersey, USA

    REGISTER TODAY for our early bird special    ending on July 31st! www.dharmaconference.com Key Program Highlights Plenary addresses...

Gauri Siddhivinayak Mandir of Houston Invites Everyone to Shree Maha Mrutyunjay Yagn

Pandit Pradip Pandya 832-466-9868               Source: WHN Media Network

Hindus concerned at Hindu shrine vandalism in Trinidad & Tobago

Hindus are highly concerned after reports of vandalism of a Hindu shrine in Blanchisseuse village (Trinidad and Tobago), defacement...

Kumbhabhishekam and Temple Architectures of Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, TX USA

Kumbhabhishekam and Temple Architectures of Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, TX USA Prakasarao V Velagapudi, PhD Chairman,...

39th Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival to include bhajans

The 39th Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival, claimed to be the “largest Indian classical music festival outside of India”, will be...

Build a temple and they will come

Since 2007, more than 10,000 people have gathered at Mandir of Madison in the Town of Burke to worship,...


USA Exposed Pakistan Deceit, Curtailed and Declaring Pakistan a “Hostile State”

USA EXPOSED PAKISTAN DECEIT USA CURTAILED AID DECLARING PAKISTAN A “HOSTILE STATE” USA SAYS PAKISTAN GAVE NO PROOF OF INDIA’s...

Diverse religious leaders back Hindu Hanuman statue in Arkansas Capitol grounds

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, religious leaders of diverse traditions have supported the request of Hindus to erect a...


Hindus seek “Best Hindu Principles” Jamaica police award

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed is urging Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to establish “Best Hindu Principles” award for the...

“Pride of Dharma” Award to be conferred at Global Dharma Conference in Edison (New Jersey, USA) on 9/11

American Hindu leader Rajan Zed to be honored at “Global Dharma Conference” alongwith Dr. Mahesh Mehta and Rajiv Malhotra...

Hindu Temples of Angkor top world’s “Ultimate Travelist”

“Temples of Angkor” in Cambodia have topped the Ultimate Travelist compiled by Lonely Planet (LP), which it described as...