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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...



HR&CE Officials And Police Assault Deekshitars At Chidambaram Temple Amidst Aani Thirumanjanam Festival

In a distressing turn of events at the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments...


Dalit contributions to the First War of Independence in 1857

  A general opinion is that the Dalits could never have any sympathy for the Hindus, who were spearheading...

A must- read book for decolonization ‘The White Sahibs in India’

‘The White Sahibs In India’, a book written in 1937 by a sympathetic Englishman, Reginald Reynolds, is relentless in...

Danda (Sengol) As Per Scriptures

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

Genesis of Manipur Conflict and Christian Conversions

Genesis of Manipur Conflict and Christian Conversions BY: AMIT AGARWAL The genesis of the current Manipur conflict is in the...

Book Review of Sri S.Gurumurthy’s “Constitutional India’s Conflict Resolution Efforts “

Book review by– Pradakshina This long essay was originally written as a preface for the book ‘Supreme Court on...

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...

BJP TN Leader SG Suryah’s Arrest Puts Spotlight On Hygiene Worker’s Death, Widowed Wife Blames Communist Councillor

  Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary SG Suryah was arrested on the intervening night of 16 and 27 June...

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...

Plea for TN DGP’s Urgent Intervention in Army Havildar’s Wife Brutal Assault and Indecent Exposure in Tiruvannamalai

A shocking incident unfolded in Tiruvannamalai district as the wife and brother of an Army Havildar were brutally attacked...

International Day of Yoga 2023 by Hindu Council Australia WA chapter

A joint collaboration with the City of Armadale, the Consulate General of India, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, ISHA Foundation, Satsang...

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...



Australian Human Rights Commission accepts Parliament Hindu prayer issue after 3 denials

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has finally confirmed the acceptance of a complaint regarding refusal of Hindu opening-prayer...

Victoria Parliament turns down Hindu prayer request

Both the houses of the Victoria Parliament in Australia, Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly, have turned down requests to...

New South Wales Legislative Council spurns Hindu prayer request

  Legislative Council of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, which is a part of NSW Parliament, has turned...

Penang Hindu Association:

Honourable Penang Chief Minister graces the Cultural Workshops in the Garden Event. In conjunction with the 2022 George Town...

Kampong Mangkalinau Slum Dwellers Deserve A Better Quality Life: P.Murugiah-Penang Hindu Association

When the word “slum” is mentioned, what is typically visualised is an overcrowded and disorganised settlement within the city...

Remembering the Forgotten Generation on May Day: P.Murugiah, President Penang Hindu Association

  Many senior citizens, some retired from senior posts in the government and private sectors, have worked half their...





Australian Minister for Immigration Citizenship Message for Holi

  Source: Hindu Council of Australia  

War Memorials for the Australians of Indian Heritage

The unveiling of the War Memorial for the Australians of Indian Heritage was performed at Sunnybank RSL, Brisbane on...

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...

Cancer awareness health talk was held by Klinik Derma Sivasanta a charitable project of The Temple of Fine Arts

Penang, Malaysia, March 30, 2022 – A cancer awareness health talk was held by Klinik Derma Sivasanta a charitable project...

Creating And Sustaining Unity Through Unity Help-Desk – Penang Hindu Association

The unity among all the races in Malaysia created the strength and energy that gave us our independence more...

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...

Support Sarah Gate’s Hinduphobia research

Support my Hinduphobia research Hinduphobia or anti Hindu Sentiment requires systematic etymological and contextual scholarship. It is necessary to...

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...

Penang Hindu Association: Heritage Recognition and Award for 2022

GTWHI HERITAGE RECOGNITION & AWARD PRESENTATION AND PONGAL CELEBRATION IN THE YEAR 2022 Attended by YB Puan Syerleena Abdul...


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...

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...

Watch: First images of final design, hand-carved stone pillars of Abu Dhabi Hindu temple released

Scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Indian Puranas and Gulf motifs to adorn stone façade Stone pillars for the Abu Dhabi...

Hindus seek public holiday on Diwali in Australian Capital Territory

Hindus are seeking public holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals; starting...

University of Sydney to “seriously” look into article in its paper ridiculing Hinduism

The University of Sydney (USYD) has assured to “seriously” look into an article in its student newspaper “Honi Soit”...

Upset Hindus seek apology for University of Sydney paper ridiculing Hinduism

Upset Hindus are urging for apology from The University of Sydney (USYD) for its student newspaper unnecessarily disparaging and...

Nepal Temples Not to Open for Devotees

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, October 18, 2020 : Temples and shrines will not be opened for devotees during the Bada Dashain...

Hindus call Australia’s English test for partner visas an unwarranted invasion into love lives

Hindus are critical of proposed requirement of English proficiency for partners of Australian residents for gaining permanent visa, saying...

Upset Hindus urge Japanese manga comics not to trivialize Lord Shiva

Upset Hindus are urging Tokyo based monthly Comic Zenon of Coamix Inc. not to trivialize Lord Shiva and other...

Virus Curbs Nepal’s Festivals

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, September 29, 2020 : The old palace courtyard packed with hundreds of thousands of people each year...

Upset Hindus urge IKEA to apologize & withdraw campaign video trivializing yoga

Upset Hindus are urging multinational home furnishings retailer IKEA to immediately withdraw its recently launched Australia campaign video “IKEA...

Lord Ganesha: One Deity Across Many Borders

JAPAN, September 7, 2020 : Faith knows no boundaries. The presence of a Deity in two countries proves the...

Sri Lanka: Parliamentary Group approves proposal to ban cow slaughter

The decision was taken by him in his capacity as the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lakhs expected to celebrate Mahashivaratri

Pashupati Area Development Trust has said it expects to host around one million Hindu devotees from Nepal and abroad...

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...

‘The Digital Preacher’ – Premanjana Das

In this era dominated by technology and devices, there are very few devotees of Krishna who use technology or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Inspiring a New Generation in Malaysia

KAUAI, HAWAII, September 10, 2019 : Divine Life Society Malaysia offers young Hindus an infusion of fun and philosophy,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bioethics – a Hindu Perspective

By : Dr Raj Maheshwari. (The following is an abstract of the talk delivered by the author at the...

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...

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...

Hindu Sangam: Handling of Seafield Temple Relocation Good Model to Follow

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, November 21, 2018 (Free Malaysia Today): The Malaysia Hindu Sangam has praised the way in which...

An Old Hindu Temple desecrated by Vandals in Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 19, 2018 (Hindu Council AU): A Hindu Temple situated at Regents Park in Sydney Australia has...

A Fiery Walk of Faith for Hindus

SINGAPORE, October 29, 2018 (Straits Times): Close to 4,500 devotees braved the heat last night at Sri Mariamman Temple...

Hindu Council marks 20 years

A brief history of Australia’s leading Hindu body, which is gearing up for its largest Diwali celebration ever, in...

Exhibition on Vietnam Hindu Cham Brahman Community Opens

An exhibition featuring the 2018 Kate Festival, the most important annual celebration of the ethnic Cham Brahman community, opened...

Bali to restrict tourist access in temples following incidents of disrespectful behaviour

Tourists visit Lempuyang temple which overlooks Mount Agung volcano, in Bali, Indonesia, on Dec 3, 2017.PHOTO: REUTERS BALI (THE...

Bali to Bring in New rules for Visiting Temples after Decline in Quality of Tourists

BALI, INDONESIA, September 21, 2018 (The Guardian): Authorities in Bali have vowed to stop Westerners in bikinis posing in...

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...

Nepal’s Krishna Temple Reopens 3 Years after Quake

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, September 2, 2018 (Tribune India): Nepal’s famous Krishna temple built in Indian Sikhara style was reopened for...

Malaysian Batu Caves Temple Steps Gets Technicolor Paint Job

MALAYSIA, August 31, 2018 ( South Chinese Morning Post):The Batu Caves complex, a series of caverns set in a...

New Law Being Drafted to Protect Interests of Hindus

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA, August 15, 2018 (Free Malaysia Today): Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy said a draft...

Ganesha Procession Supporters Honored for Their Commitment

SOUTH AFRICA, August 21, 2018 (Rising Sun Overport): The Lord Ganesha Float Procession held its annual awards and launch...

Manobo Woman’s Kin Want Golden Tara Returned

BUTUAN CITY, PHILIPPINES, August 13, 2018 (Philstar): As the United States government plans to return the historic Balangiga bells...

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple Chairman Removed for Severe Mismanagement after Probe

SINGAPORE, August 7, 2018 (Straits Times): The chairman of one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples has been removed from...

Indian Pilgrims Throng Nepal’s Pashupatinath to Mark Hindu festival

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, July 30, 2018 (ANI): Hindu devotees from across Nepal and India thronged various shrines of Hindu Lord...

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...

Hindus And Sikhs Ask Ghani To Probe Jalalabad Attack

Afghanistan’s Hindus and Sikhs in Europe have asked President Ashraf Ghani to ensure their safety, probe Jalalabad attack and address their identity cards...

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...

Mauritius Devotees Build 108-foot Venkateshwara Statue

MAURITIUS, July 2, 2018 (defimeida.info): The statue of the God Venkateshwara, was unveiled at 16th Mile in Forest-Side, Curepipe,...

104 out of over 1,500 Stranded Indian Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims in Nepal Rescued

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, July 3, 2018 (Times of India): Over 100 Indian pilgrims were evacuated from Simikot in Nepal on...

Mostly Sikhs among 19 killed in Afghan suicide attack

6:31 PM | July 01, 2018 A suicide bomber blew himself up in a city in eastern Afghanistan where...

In a Chinese Village, Elderly Farmers Are Now Yogis

YUGOULIANG, CHINA, June 24, 2018 (New York Times): As the top Chinese official in this village, Lu Wenzhen had...

Monkeys Live Like Kings in Thailand’s Lopburi

LOPBURI, THAILAND, June 2, 2018 (Latin American Herald Tribune): Monkeys, said to be descendants of the Hindu God Hanuman,...

Revival of Pottery,an Indian Heritage by Penang Hindu Association

Revival of Pottery,an Indian Heritage by Penang Hindu Association Pottery is considered one of the oldest artistic handicrafts in...

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...

International Yoga Day celebrations by Hindu Council

Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating International Yoga day in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Details of the events are...

Indian archaeologists discover Mahabharat time 4000 year old chariots, weapons

  Ancient chariots along with eight well-preserved corpses have been discovered by Indian archaeologists in a village of Sanauli...

Ashraya Band celebrates International Day of Yoga with concerts in Darwin

To celebrate International Day of Yoga, the kirtan band Ashraya will be joining the festivities in Darwin. On their...

Malaysia Hindu Sangam: “No” to Hindu Endowment Board!

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, May 28, 2018 (Malaysia Hindu Sangam): Hindu organizations and Hindu temples are dissatisfied with the proposal...

Sri Krishnan Temple Re-sanctified after Restoration

SINGAPORE, June 4, 2018 (The New Paper): Waterloo Street was filled with the beating of drums and the patter...

Spoken Sanskrit in Canberra – a roaring success

June 5, 2018 by Surinder Jain · A basic sanskrit language course was held with the objective to give students a taste...

Delegates ‘open letter’ critisize mismanagement of World Hindu Federation’s Mauritius held “1st World Hindu Summit”

To all who are or have been part of or associated in any way with the World Hindu Federation...

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 Proposed to Manage Malaysian Temples

MALAYSIA, May 26, 2018 (The Star): The government is planning to set up Hindu Endowment Boards in all states...

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...


Hindu Council rebuts ABC radio’s biased program against Hindus

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) is generally well known for its balanced view of the world. Despite its high journalistic...

Hindu Council of Australia welcomes the integration multiculturalism model of Australia

Australian government has been agonizing at the growth of terrorism among some of the immigrant communities in Europe and...


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...

Hindus welcome Australia’s City of Gosnells for promoting yoga to manage stress

Hindus have commended City of Gosnells in Western Australia for reportedly promoting yoga. Gosnells’ Mayor Glenn Dewhurst recently “joined...

India Helps Translate Ancient Inscriptions in My Son Sanctuary

QUANG NAM, VIETNAM, April 3, 2018 (Vietnam Plus): The Sanskrit inscriptions on stone columns at the UNESCO world heritage...

Dalai Lama Event Moved Out of Indian Capital

On March 13, 1959, Dalai Lama, Supreme Ruler of Tibet began a difficult journey of his life. Today, he...

Bali Considering Internet Shutdown During “Day of Silence”

BALI, INDONESIA, March 9, 2018 (Indonesia Expat): The Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI), the country’s leading authority on Hinduism,...

Press Statement from Temple of Fine Arts Penang

PRESS STATEMENT                                                                                                                                                                      28/02/2018 Anugamanam…Odissi Style Of Dance   The Temple of Fine Arts Penang will be organizing a Anugamanam – In the...

Government Announces Funding of $127,000 for Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, February 16, 2018 (SBS): The Victorian Government on Friday announced it will provide more than US$127,000 to...

Maha Shivaratri at Singapore Ramakrishna Mission

Maha Shivaratri at Singapore Ramakrishna Mission The Maha Shivaratri was celebrated at our Temple on Wednesday, 14 February 2018...

Three Saiva temples vandalized in Mannaar

Three Saiva temples have been vandalized in Mannaar following the civic elections and a day before the Saiva religious...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

AIFDMS Condemn Murder Of 2 Hindu Maheshwari Brothers In Pakistan

  CLICK BELOW BLUE LINK  – TO DOWNLOAD AIFDMS PRESS NOTE Hindus murder in pakistan AIFDMS Condemn Murder of...

Hindu Gods of Japan

JAPAN, December 19, 2017 (YouTube, by Benoy Behi): More than 80% of Japanese Gods are originally from India. Buddhists...

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,...

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,...

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...

Musical Play Based on Ramayana Enthralls Leaders at ASEAN Opening Ceremony

MANILLA, PHILIPPINES, November 13, 2017 (Economic Times): A musical performance based on the epic Ramayana today drew loud applause...

‘They use ​money to promote Christianity’: Nepal’s battle for souls

Critics allege that it is not just caste discrimination leading many Dalits in Nepal to turn away from Hindu...

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...

Rakhine State Govt to Close Displaced Person Camps for Hindus and Ethnic Arakanese

SITTWE, MYANMAR, October 30, 2017 (Irrawaddy): The Rakhine State government will close camps for displaced persons who have fled...

Why Nepal has one of the world’s fastest-growing Christian populations – Danielle Preiss

Churches mushroom throughout the Kathmandu Valley and across the terraced hills. Proselytizing remains illegal, but with political instability and...

Temple of Fine Arts Penang will be organizing a “Natya Mela”

  PRESS STATEMENT 1/11/2017 NATYA MELA CHARITY SHOW The Temple of Fine Arts Penang will be organizing a “Natya...

Brother-Sister Bond Observed Across Nepal

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, October 21, 2017 (Kathmandu Post): The five-day-long Tihar festival came to an end after the observance of...

Sydney Opera House’s Iconic Sails Turn Gold to Celebrate Diwali

It’s the fourth year in a row the Opera House has been lit up in a golden colour to...

Strengthening Hindu communities

The Hindu National Conference reaches out this time to the mainstream with its theme The 6th Australian Hindu National...

Sydney Opera House’s Iconic Sails Turn Gold to Celebrate Diwali

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 18, 2017 (SBS): It’s the fourth year in a row the Opera House has been lit...

Balinese Hindus await the eruption of Mount Agung, home of a god

The crater of Mount Agung is seen from the top of the volcano. Fifty-four years after its last eruption,...

Researchers Found 6000 Years old Lord Rama and Hanuman carvings in Silemania, Iraq

One of the major triumphs of modern archaeology was the hair-raising discoveries of Sir Leonard Woolley at Ur. Amidst...

American Hindus Condemn Large Mass Graves of Hindu Bodies in Myanmar

Picture of Hindu women in Myanmar after identifying some of the dead bodies as their relatives HAF condemned the...


Power of Prayer?: Hindus Hold Ceremonies for Active Volcano Mt. Agung to Pray That Island Is Spared

BALI, INDONESIA, September 22, 2017 (Coconuts Bali): Balinese Hindus have been conducting a number of ceremonies at Mt. Agung,...

2018 Thaipusam Procession To Be Cut Short by 5.5 Hours Due to Total Lunar Eclipse

SINGAPORE, September 22, 2017 (Straits Times): Solar and lunar eclipses usually draw many admirers eager to view the phenomenon,...

Indian Hindu Expatriates in Gulf Region Gear Up for Navratri and Dussehra

DUBAI, September 23, 2017 (Gulf News): Thousands of Hindu Indian expatriates in Dubai are recreating the vibrant Navratri festival...

Australian Advertising Watchdog Dismisses Pleas to Ban a Commercial that Shows Ganesha Eating Meat

AUSTRALIA, September 20, 2017 (Scroll In): The Advertising Standards Bureau in Australia has dismissed complaints filed by Hindu groups...

India lodges complaint over ‘offensive’ Australian lamb advert

An Australian ad campaign promoting lamb has attracted widespread criticism from the country’s Hindu community, prompting officials to lodge...

Upset Hindus seek ban on Meat & Livestock Australia ad showing Lord Ganesha at lamb BBQ

Upset Hindus are urging Australia Advertising Standards Bureau to ban the new “You Never Lamb Alone” video ad launched...

The Temple Of Fine Arts Penang will be organizing “ANTHAR AGNI”

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Hindus in Sydney homage to Lord Ganesha

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Narcotics Agency Recruits Bali Religious Leaders in the Island’s Fight Against Drugs

BALI, INDONESIA , August 22, 2017 (by Coconuts Bali): The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) is getting local religious leaders...

Council For The Nation Of Ezidihikhan Declares PM, Spell Out Priorities

COUNCIL FOR THE NATION OF EZIDIHIKHAN DECLARES PRIME MINISTER, SPELL OUT PRIORITIES Yezidi majority nation of Ezidihikhan recently declared...

Grand Stage Rises for Late Thai King’s Cremation

BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 17, 2017 (The Independent): Mythical creatures, angels and Gods are coming to life near Thailand’s Grand...

Penang Hindu Endownments Board: Talk on “Raja Raja Chola’s Tamil Inscription & Culture”

Press Statement 16/8/2017 Talk on “Raja Raja Chola’s Tamil Inscription & Culture” This is to notify your esteemed publication...

Detect and deport illegal immigrants, states told

HIGHLIGHTS Home ministry has asked states to set up a task force at the district level to identify and...

How To Read Indian PM Narendra Modi’s Mind

  The article analyses the mind of Indian PM Narendra Modi which encompass qualities of Karma Yoga,  Bhakti Yoga,...

India Seeks Recognition of Ayurveda in Singapore As Traditional Medicine

NEW DELHI, INDIA, July 6, 2017: India is looking about for the acknowledgement of Ayurveda in Singapore as a...

The Buddhist world must stand with Myanmar on Rohingya Issue

If the people of the West can demonstrate and protest against immigrants, the people of Myanmar have every right...

Hindu outrage at Gold Coast yoga pants with deity Lord Ganesha are best sellers, says founder

A GOLD Coast activewear label founder enraging Hindu devotees with leggings depicting a religious deity is unapologetic and says...

Hindus shocked at Sydney Anglican Church lumping yoga with worshipping false gods

(MENAFN Editorial) Hindus worldwide are upset over a Sydney Anglican Church in #Australia reportedly associating yoga with worshipping false...

Upset Hindus urge Australia yogawear co. to withdraw Ganesha leggings

Devout Hindus are protesting against Flow Yoga Wear atFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/flowyogawear Email : hello@flowyogawear.com Upset Hindus are urging Gold...

Ritz-Carlton in Indonesia has a Hindu temple

Mandapa, a luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel in Indonesia where one night’s tariff can be around $5040, has a century...

Lauding Malaysia for Hindu temple postal stamp, Hindus urge other countries to follow

Hindus have commended Pos Malaysia Berhad for featuring Kuil Sri Kandaswamy Hindu temple of Brickfields area of Kuala Lumpur...

Tamil Hindus In Malaysia Protest As Islamist Preacher Zakir Naik Seeks Citizenship Of The Country

Controversial Islamist preacher and television evangelist Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India in cases related to terrorism and...


Tokyo’s invisible Ganeshas

Their journey from India to Japan has morphed Hindu deities. Some must not be seen… Along the western bank...

No politics in Perak Hindu religious affairs panel

Compiled by HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM, NG SI HOOI and R. ARAVINTHAN  The Perak Hindu religious affairs committee, which will be...

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple: From humble shrine to iconic Hindu temple

The Sri Thendayuthapani Temple in Tank Road began as a shrine under a pipal tree used by the Chettiars...

Protest against Denigration of Shree Ganesha at Coffee Chakra in Australia

We at Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) have received several complaints from devout Hindus regarding a painting of revered Shri...

Tell Our Government To Keep Zakir Naik Out: Malaysian Hindus To UN

SNAPSHOT Malaysian Hindus are beginning to organise themselves politically and as a start they are trying to save their...

How Sexual Blackmail Mafia Honey-trap Forthright BJP Leaders In India

Gujarat | Mumbai | Haryana: After BJP’s Lok Sabha MP from Gujarat’s Valsad filed a complaint with the Delhi...

Thai King Inaugurates Annual Royal Rice Plowing Ceremony

To the sound of Brahmin horns and amid colourful pageantry, Thailand’s king presided over an annual ceremony Friday marking...

Hindu Temple – Hinduism in Australia and maintaining one’s faith

A short film with interviews of visitors and devotees at the Shiva Temple in Carrum Downs, an Australian outer...

Like national Parliament, Hindus urge Australia’s state parliaments also to offer yoga to members

Hindus have welcomed Parliament of Australia for offering yoga classes/training to members in the Parliament House in Canberra. Calling...

Nepal’s Rato Machindranath Chariot Festival in Pictures

NEPAL, May 3, 2017 (Baltimore Sun): The legend says that around the 7th century there was a massive drought...

100,000 Devotees Expected At Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple Consecration Ceremony On Sunday

Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple. KLANG – The Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple, which is the first Hindu temple in Malaysia...

Singapura Brings Home Sanskrit’s Wide Influence

SINGAPORE, April 27, 2017 (Straits Times by Annabeth Leow): Singapore is a tapestry of languages, each with its unique...

Oldest Hindu temple in Singapore

The temple has a tower that crowns its entrance in South Bridge Road, featuring an ornate five-tiered structure carved...

Asri apologises to ‘Hindus who misunderstood poem’

Perlis mufti Asri Zainul Abidin today apologised to non-Muslims, particularly those of the Hindu faith, who “misunderstood” the meaning...

Hindu outfit opposes Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka next month

Apr 23, Chennai: A leader of a Hindu outfit in Chennai has opposed the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...

Singapore’s Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

The Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple features a five-tier entrance tower called a gopuram, showing the different incarnations of Lord...

Seeds of India in the Rich Soil of Thai Magic and Folklore

 A woman reacts to being soaked in water during Songkran, or the Thai New Year, celebrations on Khaosan Road...

Vice President Pence Meets with Religious Leaders in Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, April 20, 2017 (White House Press Release): Today, Vice President Mike Pence participated in an interfaith dialogue...

Indonesian Embassy in Netherlands Hosts Galungan and Kuningan Cultural Festival

Indonesian Embassy at the Hague hosts cultural exhibition on Kuningan celebration (illustration: rakyatina) THE HAGUE, NETRALNEWS.COM – The Galungan...

Run for conservation of Hindu religion in Bhairahawa

LUMBINI: A race was organised today in Bhairahawa with an objective to conserve and promote the Hindu religion. Hindu...

DAP urges Sime Darby to preserve colonial-era Hindu temple

P Ramasamy says the century-old temple was part of the labourers’ struggle against British policies in the 1940s and...

Lord Kama appears again on Anang Thriyodasi Vrata, on the eves of the Easter Battle

Please Sponsor My Writing On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8789014 Many know by now that my Ishta Deva (favorite deity) is Kama,...

In a First, Japan Floats House League for Promotion of Yoga

NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 6, 2017 (Economic Times): A group of 42 members of Japanese Parliament on Tuesday launched...

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHrCtbBAmns        

Silent Bali, Hindus Perform Four Nyepi Rituals

Bali’s Day of Silence during Nyepi Day celebration. (Bali Travel News) DENPASAR, NETRALNEWS.COM – Bali Province with a population...

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

COPYRIGHT 2017@ WORLD HINDU NEWS COMPANY YOU TUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIZLqTzwt88 DEVELOPED & PUBLISHED BY: WORLD HINDU NEWS COMPANY, USA

As India celebrated Navratri, Hindus of Bali observed ‘Day of Silence’

Bali: As India celebrated the onset of nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri (which marks the beginning of the New...

More Than 500 Sculptures to Be Made for Cremation of Thailand’s Late King

Thailand’s best craftsmen are hard at work producing these monuments to King Rama IX BANGKOK, THAILAND, March 14, 2017...

Hindu objections to Reza Aslan’s documentary are missing a crucial point

We should look at Aslan’s attempt to understand and explain Indian traditions as a nascent revivification of Islamic Orientalism....

Perturbed Hindus urge Sydney Mayor to disallow exhibition showing Lord Krishna smoking meth

Upset Hindus are urging Lord Mayor Clover Moore and City Council of Sydney for immediate disallowing of “Krishna in...

Hindus, Sikhs Cancel Holi Festival Due To Recent Attacks

“Our conscience does not accept that when our brothers get killed and wounded, we celebrate Holi,” says leader Hindus...

Upset Hindus seek withdrawal of Sydney exhibition showing Lord Krishna smoking meth

Perturbed Hindus are urging the immediate withdrawal of “Krishna in Erskineville” art exhibition from a gallery of Sydney suburb...

Hindus to double their numbers in Australia

Hindus will rise to 2.7% of Australia’s population, thus more than doubling their numbers as compared to 2011 Census...

Over 600,000 offer prayers at Pashupatinath on Mahashivratri

Kathmandu : Over 600,000 devotees offered prayers to Lord Shiva till Saturday morning at the Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal...

Ramakrishna Centre offers Hinduism classes for children

These Hinduism for children classes not only teach children and youth about Hindu scriptures and philosophy, but are also...

How Tamils carried Rama’s story east

It’s a tale as old as time but the Ramayana is enjoying a sudden bout of renewed interest with...

Shree Swasthani Brata Katha, popular ritual of Hindus, begins

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The Shree Swasthani Brata Katha, a popular ritual observed by the Hindus since Push Shuklapurnima (full...


Thaipusam in Malaysia: A Hindu Festival in the Tamil Diaspora

About the Publication “This is an important book by Carl Vadivella Belle which argues that Hinduism and its manifestations...

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

PR Date: 15 Feb 2014 Communication Code: PR\GHEP\02142017\India\Twitter\HinduBias Global Hindu Empowerment Programs (GHEP) strongly condemns the recurring double time...

Thousands troop out to celebrate Hindu Thaipusam festival

A Malaysian Hindu devotee walks in a trance towards the Batu caves temple during the Thaipusam festival celebrations in...

8,000 Hindu devotees to throng Sri Thandayuthapanni Temple in Tapah

Thaipusam is celebrated by Hindus throughout the world during the 10th month in the Tamil calendar to commemorate the...

1.5m visitors expected at Malaysia’s Batu Caves for Thaipusam

SELANGOR: About 1.5 million people are expected to visit Malaysia’s sacred Batu Caves on Thursday (Feb 9) for one...

Thaipusam in Penang Chariot Issue Continues

PENANG,MALAYSIA, February 7, 2017 (by Predeep Nambiar, Malaysia Today): The Penang Chettiars have refused to have their silver Thaipusam...

Thaipusam devotees told: One is enough

The Consumers Association of Penang is again urging those wanting to break coconuts during the chariot procession to stop...

Waterfall running parallel to 272 steps will be latest attraction in Batu Caves

FIle photo showing kavadi bearers making their way up the iconic 272-step staircase to reach Lord Murugan’s shrine in...

Nepalese Hindus mark Panchami

Kathmandu, Feb 1 (IANS): Nepalese Hindu families on Wednesday visited temples across the country to worship the goddess of...

CM: Hindus can apply for time off to attend Thaipusam prayers

MALACCA: Hindu personnel serving in the Malacca government can now fulfil their vows during Thaipusam after all executive councillors...

Hinduism In Bali Indonesia Hindu Human Rights Online

Indonesia Ancient Hinduism Foremost amongst these are the Hindus of Bali. Bali is a famous island of Indonesia. It...

Over 15,000 sign Online Petition Russian Hindus unite to fight against religious persecution

An Online Petition on Change.org initiated less than two weeks ago tobring together theHindu community in Russia and unite...

14 Chandannath idols recovered

Jan 4, 2017- Fourteen idols and two conch shells, which were stolen from the Chandannath Temple in Jumla district...

New Zealand Dharma Celebration 2017 – Free the Mind

When: Fri 21 Apr 2017, 5:00pm–9:30pm   Sat 22 Apr 2017, 9:00am–5:00pm   Sun 23 Apr 2017, 9:00am–5:00pm  ...

Maran Hindu temple not facing risk of demolition

Sri Marathandavar Bala Dhandayuthapani temple The famous Hindu temple in Maran, Pahang is not facing any risk of demolition...

Afghanistan’s Sikh & Hindu Minorities Demand Probe Into Sikh Killing

An Afghan Sikh man during a religious ceremony in Kabul (file photo) KUNDUZ, Afghanistan—Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan...

Afghan Sikh leader shot dead

Kabul, December 29 The head of the Sikh community in Afghanistan’s restive Kunduz city was shot dead by unknown...

‘Thiru Karthigai Deepam’ An Auspicious Festival Of Lights For Hindus

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) — Karthigai Deepam is a Hindu festival which is celebrated mainly by Tamil Hindus...

Good relationships with the gods is a central theme for all Balinese Hindus

Monday, 12 December 2016 Balinese Hindus believe that the spirit of the gods is present in all things, from...

Thousands Gather for Consecration Ceremony of Newly Renovated Sri Siva Durga Temple

Hindu priests performing rituals during the consecration ceremony at the Sri Siva Durga temple on Dec 4, 2016. PHOTO:...

Hindi to be taught for Australia students

Melbourne: In a bid to promote languages other than English, Australia today announced national rollout of an online programme for pre-schoolers...

Hindu temple desecration: Ex-convict nabbed

GEORGE TOWN: Police detained a man today for alleged desecration of deities at a Hindu temple in Jalan Timah...

Hindus, Sikhs have no place in Afghan legal system

A study by the Pursesh Study and Research Organization shows that Hindus living in Afghanistan have been discriminated against...

Penang Hindu Association: Launching of New Postal Stamps Expressing Multi Religious Society

Launching of New Postal Stamps Expressing Multicultural and Multi Religious Society The Government in conjunction with the Postal Department...

Pakistani court moved against demolition of Hindu temple

Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Two Pakistanis have moved the Peshawar High Court against the alleged ongoing demolition of a...

Chinese devotees worship Hindu deity in eastern India

This Chinatown in Kolkata is not like its swanky and colourful counterparts in other countries across the globe. It...

Any foreign university offering BA in Hindu Theology?

Searching for a foreign university to offer a BA in Hindu Theology in the Caribbean in association with the...

Devotees prepare for annual fire-walking festival at the Sri Mariamman Temple

SINGAPORE – Thousands of devotees prepared for the annual fire-walking festival, or Theemithi, at the Sri Mariamman Temple on Saturday...

2016 Nobel prize winner scientifically proves that fasting is good for health

Рейтинг@Mail.ru Rambler’s Top100 Православие.Ru, 6 октября 2016 г. http://www.pravoslavie.ru/english/97617.htm Translated by Dmitry Lapa Moscow, October 5, 2016 Photo: http://www.tula.kp.ru/...

Int Hindu Conference to be held in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU, Oct 2: An international conference of the Hindus is going to be organized at Bankali in the capital...

Hundreds attend festival of culture, colour and celebrations

A FESTIVAL of colour, culture and celebrations saw hundreds of people from the Hindu community in Swindon party in...

Sim pledges to help Hindu temple build community hall

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