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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...
Utah’s Farmington City Council to start the day with Hindu mantras 1st time in 174 years
Reportedly for the first time since the city began in 1847, Farmington City Council (Utah) will start its meeting...
Verses from ancient Hindu scriptures to open Utah’s South Weber City Council 1st time
Reportedly for the first time since it was incorporated as a town in 1938, South Weber City Council (Utah)...
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...
Series of Attacks on Temples in Andhra Triggers Outrage
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, January 2, 2021 : A series of incidents of vandalism of Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh...
Both Clark County & Washougal City councils to start day with Hindu mantras
Hindu prayer will open meetings of both Washougal City Council and Clark County Council in Washington on January 11...
Bhai Dooj 2020 Date and Time: Check day, date, time, shubh muhurat, history and significance of ‘Bhai Tika’ here
New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Bhai Dooj, which is also known as ‘Bhaubeej’, ‘Bhai Tika’ and ‘Bhai Phonta’, is...
Hindus upset with rapper Cardi B mimicking goddess Durga to sell shoes
Hindus are upset with rapper Cardi B (Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) for emulating Hindu goddess Durga with a sneaker in...
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...
Rajan Zed urges Hindus worldwide take vow of “selfless service” on Diwali
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending Diwali greetings to 1.2 billion Hindus of the world, has urged them each...
Etsy removes Sexy Ganesh Panties within few hours of Hindu protest
Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. removed Sexy Ganesh Thong Panties carrying image of Hindu deity Lord...
Editor –in-Chief of World Hindu News condemns the unethical & unconstitutional arrest of Republic TV Editor –in-Chief Arnab Goswami, upon MH-CM Sh. Uddhav Thackeray to ensure that Mr. Goswami is treated fairly
Houston, TX Editor –in-Chief of World Hindu News – a leading digital news media portal strongly condemns the arrest...
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...
This Year’s Stunning Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata Amid Pandemic
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic acting as a dampener for Durga Puja festivities, idol makers and Puja organisers across Bengal...
Hindus ask for public holiday on Diwali in Réunion
Hindus are seeking public holiday in Réunion island (French overseas territory in Indian Ocean in Africa) on Diwali, the...
Hindus urge Malta Government to subsidize cremation abroad till crematorium is ready
Hindus are urging Malta Government to subsidize cremations abroad till proper crematorium was built and available for usage in...
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...
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...
Gujarat: Pavagadh Temple to Be Closed for Public for 17 Days During Navratri
GUJARAT, INDIA, October 14, 2020 : In a first, the Kalika Mata hill temple in Pavagadh in Halol of...
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...
Scrap Places of Worship Act, rebuild temples demolished by Mughals: Wasim Rizvi writes to PM Modi
Rizvi named Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, and Kashi Vishvanath temple in Varanasi among others as some...
Hindu Samhati Counter HALAL Meat Business in West Bengal
Hindu Samhati has started a “JHATKA” Meat shop named “Guskara Meat Shop” at Guskara town of Purba Bardhaman District,...
Hindus seek retirement of culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère” from world stage
Hindus are pleading for permanent retirement of 1877 ballet “La Bayadère” from the world stage, which they feel seriously...
Dismayed Hindus awaiting over a year to display Gita at Manchester Veterans Hospital
Despite claims of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of “inclusivity” and “religious liberty”, disheartened Hindus are still awaiting...
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...
Hindus disappointed at Durham University response to unfair treatment
Hindus are disheartened by the response of England’s prestigious Durham University (DU) to their concerns of unfair treatment. Distinguished...
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...
Neasden Temple Is Built From Over 5,000 Tons of Hand-Carved Stone
UNITED KINGDOM, September 22, 2020 (Dezeen): The next Open House London documentary offers a glimpse of Neasden Temple, a...
Reawakening of the Hindu Faith
A very interesting and informative article about the reawakening of the Hindu Faith with the reestablishment of the Ram...
Sheridan City Council in Colorado to open with Hindu mantras on September 28
Hindu prayer will open the meeting of Sheridan City Council (Colorado) on September 28, containing verses from world’s oldest...
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...
German intellectuals praised Indian ancient knowledge
My first encounter with an incredible book on India titled – ‘GREAT MINDS ON INDIA’ by Salil Gewali was...
Government Committed to Holding Grand Haridwar Kumbh Mela starting January, 2021
INDIA, August 30, 2020 : Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has said that the State Government is committed to...
India’s Constitutional Subjugation of Hinduism: A Hindu Cry for Equal Rights
by M. Nageswara Rao – Aug 7, 2020 Hindu devotees gather before the second ‘Shahi Snan’ (grand bath) of...
International Panelists Reflect on 50 years of the Hindus American Contribution to the Society
International Panelists Reflect on 50 years of the Hindus American Contribution to the Society REFLECTIONS@50: WALKING IN DHARMA to...
Societal Structure in Kautilyan Era: Rajiv Malhotra
Societal Structure in Kautilyan EraParth Parihar and Rajiv Malhotra discuss the classical Indian society during the Mauryan era as...
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...
Political violence against Indians in Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad
The Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC) hosted a ZOOM public meeting last Sunday night (6/9/20) on the topic “Political violence...
As Priests Contract Covid-19, Uncertainty Looms Over Opening of Jagannath Temple
BHUBANESWAR, INDIA, September 11, 2020 : With 167 of the 2,000 priests of the 12th century Jagannath temple in...
Restoration of Centuries-Old Raghunath Temple in Srinagar Begins Almost 3 Decades After Terrorists Vandalized and Burnt It Down
JAMMU/KASHMIR, September 12, 2020 : A year after the effective abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A and the administrative...
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...
Hindus of Kerala
India has a lot to learn from Hindus of Kerala. We all know what happened to Kashmiri Pandits. It...
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 Schweppes to stop promoting Lord Ganesha Cocktail & apologize
Upset Hindus have urged Amsterdam headquartered beverage firm Schweppes International Limited (SIL) to remove the Ganesha Cocktail promoted on...
True Prosperity Consciousness in Hinduism
Being an author of several best-selling books on Stress Management, Storytelling, ZeNLP and Prosperity Consciousness, I am often invited...
Speak, Memory, about Kashmir’s Twin
How do people forget their past? By deliberate suppression going beyond destruction of religious or artistic images; genocide of...
Diverse religious leaders find it “morally wrong” to continue with “Squaw Valley Ski Resort” name
Christian-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Baha’i-Native American-Pagan religious leaders have stated that continuing with popular “Squaw Valley Ski Resort” (SVSR) name would be “morally...
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...
Little Impact on Other Religion Cases: Experts After Kerala Temple Verdict
INDIA, July 14, 2020 (Hindustan Times): The impact of the Supreme Court judgment in the Padmanabhaswamy temple case on...
The lost temples of Karachi
Mandirs have been encroached, razed and replaced by residential, commercial buildings KARACHI: “You are free to go to your...
Karnataka plans blanket ban on cow slaughter, to bring in more stringent version of 2010 bill
Under the 2010 bill, slaughter of cows, calf of a cow and bull, bullock, buffalo male or female and...
Ten 21st Century Challenges for Hindus
INDIA, April 30, 2016 : Every 6th person on this planet is a Hindu and Hindus still constitute the...
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...
Maha-Tamas, Not Mahatma: Do Hindu Lives Matter?
The Sanskrit word ‘tamas’ means ‘darkness’, and ‘tamoguna’ is ‘the quality of darkness or ignorance’. The Bhagavad Gita in Chapter...
Inner life can change outward events: Murli Menon
Inner life can change outward events: Murli Menon It all started one lazy Sunday afternoon in a small village...
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...
Lord Jagganath – The living God of Hinduism
Lord Jagganath – The living God of HinduismThis is the first time in five thousand years, that the Jagannath...
These nine incidents since 2017 of rapes, abductions and forced conversions of Hindus characterises Haryana’s Mewat as “Mini-Pakistan”
The former judge while in conversation with OpIndia said that out of the 500 villages in Mewat, only 103...
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)...
Guru Purnima 2020: Date, time and significance of Vyasa Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day, known as Purnima as per the Hindu calendar of Ashadha...
Guyana Dharmic Sabha calls on President Granger to respect will of the people: Paras Ramoutar
By PARAS RAMOUTAR Port-of-Spain: The Guyana Dharmic Sabha has added its voice for democracy so that the will of...
Hindu temple that was submerged in a ‘catastrophic’ flood in eastern India rediscovered
Ancient temple was obscured by the Mahanadi river in Odisha, eastern India, following catastrophic floods Its spire surfaced every...
6th International Day of Yoga celebrated in Houston and many US cities
Manu Shah Living rooms turned into yoga studios as family members stretched out their mats to flex and breathe...
International Yoga Day Live: Yoga Is India’s Great Gift to World, Says PM
INDIA, June 21, 2020 : People across the world celebrated International Yoga Day on June 21 from the confines...
Black Power agenda to remove Columbus statue
Black Power agenda to remove Columbus statue By Dr Kumar Mahabir The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago has...
It is essential to facilitate the process of entry of victimised Hindus from Pakistan and Bangladesh to India
The Central Government has given a big relief to the victimised minority Hindus of Islamic countries such as Pakistan...
UK Temples Expand Engagement During Lockdown
UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2020 : Volunteers at a Hindu temple in Leicester are seeing “more engagement than ever”...
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...
Near Boston, Take-Out Restaurant Turned Hindu Temple Serves Holy Offerings To Go
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, June 4, 2020 : When Keshav Kishor Sharan’s Hindu community bought a retired Friendly’s restaurant for the...
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...
Hindu Temple Submerged 200 Years Ago Uncovered
INDIA, June 24, 2020 : An ancient Hindu temple that was submerged in a catastrophic flood 200 years ago...
Religious leaders urge “Live Nation” night-clubs remove Hindu-Buddhist-Jain statues & apologize
Pictures attached: 1.Lord Parshvanatha in Foundation Room Chicago with masquerade ball mask in his lap. 2. Lord Ganesha at Foundation...
Inferiority complex that prevents Indians from glorifying our own tradition
We celebrate Western originated festivals and traditions.Mother’s Day is one such celebration. However, we forget that as per our...
“Salman Khan & Family Use Their Ill-gotten Money, Political Clout And Underworld To Intimidate Anyone And Everyone” ‘Dabangg’ Director Abhinav Kashyap
Abhinav Singh Kashyap who directed Salman Khan’s 2010 superhit film Dabangg, took to his Facebook account after Sushant Singh...
India issues demarche to High Commission of Pakistan over demolition of houses of Hindus in Punjab province
India issued a “strong” demarche to the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi over the “systematic and targeted” demolition...
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...
Hindus seek apology from Australia over mistreatment of “coolies” in 1800s
Hindus are urging formal apology from Australia for reportedly severe maltreatment of Indian and Chinese “coolies” during their indentured...
COVID-19: Temple Installs Remote Sensor Bell to Avoid Touch
MANDSAUR, INDIA, June 14, 2020: As religious places are being reopened for devotees after easing of restrictions, a famous...
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...
World Hindu Council of America Launches Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective USA (HinduPACT USA)
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), the oldest, and one of the most prominent Hindu organization in America has...
Assassination of a Kashmiri Pandit Minority Leader by Islamic Terrorists Demands a Stern Action by the J&K Govt.
Indo-American Kashmir Forum (IAKF) strongly condemns the ruthless killing of young Kashmiri Hindu peace advocate, Ajay Pandita (Bharti), by...
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...
Upset Hindus urge London luxury retailer MatchesFashion to withdraw Hindu gods swim-shorts & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging The Shard (London) headquartered “global luxury-shopping destination” MatchesFashion for immediate withdrawal of Jimi Hendrix Swim...
Tirupati Temple Board Resolves Not to Sell Any Properties Including Those Donated by Devotees
TIRUMALA, INDIA, May 28, 2020 : Putting an end to the controversy over the proposed auction of its unviable...
Hindus disappointed at Church of Greece declaring yoga “incompatible”
Hindus are disheartened over Church of Greece reportedly denouncing yoga, and branding it as incompatible. According to reports, The...
Remote Hindu mantras to open 7 Utah City Councils & a County Commission
Remotely read Hindu prayers will open the meetings of seven city councils and one county commission in Utah during...
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...
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project Uncovers Fabulous Old Temples
VARANASI, INDIA, May 1, 2020 (Kevin Standage Photography): Being an archaeologist, I probably spend an unhealthy amount of time...
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....
VHP Representation to the Rashtrapati on Ghastly Murder of two Hindu Sanyasis and their Driver in Palghar
To, His Excellancy Shri Ramnath Kovind, President of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. May it please Your Excellancy, Subject...
Hindu Americans help SinghaBahini to help poorest of poor in West Bengal during lockdown, 72000 helped, 1250000 meals provided
The COVID-19 lockdown has had a devastating effect on the marginalized Hindu population of West Bengal, especially those who...
Palghar Saints Killing: VHP Margdarshak Mandal meets with Governor of Maharashtra, demands CBI inquiry
A delegation of Pujya Saints of VHP Margdarshak Mandal met the Hon Governor of Maharashtra and raised the issue...
Vishwa Hindu Parishad demands a SIT or CBI enquiry into brutal barbaric murder of Sadhus in Palghar: Shriraj Nair
Vishwa Hindu Parishad strongly condemns the brutal barbaric murder of Sadhus in Palghar and demands a SIT or CBI...
Hindus denied food supplies in Pakistan’s Karachi
Bigoted NGO in Karachi denies food to impoverished Pakistani Hindus and Christians, amidst Coronavirus outbreak An activist from Pakistan-Occupied...
World Hindu Council of America’s initiative: Food for the Front liners
Volunteers from Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) of America contributed to the fight against the Corona virus in...
Palghar massacre is a premeditated anti-Hindu conspiracy: Milind Parande
New Delhi, April 23, 2020 – The Secretary General of Vishva Hindu Parishad, Shri Milind Parande, termed the Palghar...
What reports of forced Hindu conversion in Pakistan say on the 70th anniversary of its creation
For the first 16 years of her life, Ravita Meghwar was a Hindu girl living in a village in...
Christian Missionaries and leftist activities mothering Palghar like incidents: VHP
New Delhi, April 25, 2020 – After Palghar, expressing his rage now over a murderous attack on a saint...
Distribution of Free Food Materials, Community kitchen for the poor and needy by VHP Mumbai
We are all aware that during this grave pandemic and the subsequent lockdown announced by our Hon Prime Minister...
VHP of America Appeal for COVID-19 Relief Fund
COVID-19 Special Bulletin : April 8, 2020 Timely help needed for victimsNamaste and Dhanyavad for your contribution VHPA Seva in America Efforts...
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...
Ekal’s Ambitious Initiative Against ‘Corona’ in Rural Areas: Prakash Waghmare
Prakash Waghmare, “EVF”, Nat’L Committee (Chairperson) on PR / Exposure When everywhere ‘Coronavirus’ outbreak is being associated only with...
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America’s COVID-19 Hindu Mandir Priests Funds
COVID-19 Hindu Priest Support During the COVID-19 lockdown and crisis, all the Hindu temples (Mandirs) across N. America have...
SinghaBahini volunteers reach out to the poor in West Bengal amid Covid-19 lockdown
KOLKATA: “HUNGER HERO” of West Bengal, SinghaBahini has come forward to help the poor and elderly citizens staying alone...
RSS cancels all programs till June: Dr.Manmohan Vaidya
In a live video from Delhi IVSK, RSS Sah Sarkaryavah Dr. Manmohan Vaidya stated that keeping in mind the...
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...
Hindus urge Papa John’s to apologize & withdraw commercial trivializing Hinduism
Upset Hindus are urging Papa John’s, pizza delivery company headquartered in Louisville (Kentucky), to immediately withdraw its Papadias TV...
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...
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...
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...
Hindu Human Rights Report-2019
We wish to announce the launch our Second Hindu Human Rights Report documenting both systematic and episodic violations of...
The Spatial Politics of Lahore’s Hindu Temples
LAHORE, PAKISTAN, February 10, 2020 (Dawn): Despite being granted nominal religious freedom by Pakistan’s Constitution, Hindus like Raj Kumari,...
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,...
VHP strongly condemns murder of Ratan Lal, attack on Hindu temples and properties by Islamic Jihadists
Vishva Hindu Parishad to cooperate to neutralize the propaganda against CAA and help persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and...
Muslim Persecution of Hindus In India — The Story You Won’t See In the Western Mainstream Media
By Phyllis Chesler, Ph.D., | Fox News They are crossing the border illegally and violently displacing the indigenous population whose homes...
Jihad Watch: Wikipedia refuses to include violence by Muslims in its article on the Delhi riots
Maybe one day it will all be revealed. Maybe one day we will find out why the entire media...
“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...
Jihadists & Secularists must stop issuing threats & seditious speeches: Dr. Jain, VHP
New Delhi February 22, 2020: Waris Pathan, the spokesman of hard line Muslim leader Owaisi, while delivering a speech...
Restore The Ancient SriRama Temple Lying In Ruins
Para SreeRama temple in Pattithara Panchayat in Palakkad Kerala was destroyed during the Mysorean invasion of Kerala. The idol...
Cambodia to Build Rajendra Chola Statue and Introduce Thirukkural in School Syllabus
TAMIL NADU: The Angkor Thamil Sangam and Pannattu Thamilar Naduvam along with The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine...
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...
BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi: Hindu temple not to use steel, iron
Abu Dhabi: The first Hindu temple coming up in Abu Dhabi will not use steel or ferrous materials, it...
Parliamentary panel finds Sindh as hub of forced conversions
ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary committee to protect minorities from forced conversions has observed that cases of forced conversions are mostly...
The Day Hindu Resistance Showed Signs of Life: Rajiv Verma
ON JANUARY 30, 2020 BY RAJIV VARMA January 30th, 1948 is the day when M.K. Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. This...
Ex-Andhra bureaucrat worried over evangelism at bathing ghats
Amaravati, Feb 5 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh chief secretary and BJP leader I.Y.R. Krishna Rao has voiced concern over...
Kashi Vishwanath temple: Trial Court rejects Muslim demands, to hear arguments in favour of ASI survey in Gyanvapi Masjid
After the decision in favour of Ram temple in the Supreme Court in November 2019, now there is hope...
Kerala: Hindu residents of a colony denied drinking water for supporting CAA in Malappuram
It is pertinent to note that Malappuram in Kerala has one of the highest concentration of Muslim population and...
Thirteen Major Upanishads Translated Into Spanish Directly from Sanskrit for the First Time
SPAIN, November 28, 2019 (La Voz De Galicia, translated from Spanish): “Upanisad, Correspondencias Ocultas” has been published by Editorial...
1,000-year-old Big Temple’s consecration in February
THANJAVUR: If one goes by the inscriptions and manuscripts available, consecration to be held on February 5 to the Big...
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...
Hindus Are Expendable: A look at why secularism failed us – Yaajnaseni
Posted on Jan 21, 2020 by VOI Hinduism is often misused as a deflection and an ‘emotional atyachar’ tactic to not...
The snow is calling yet again!
by Ramesh Manvati (On the thirtieth anniversary of the painful exodus of the tiny Kashmiri Hindu community from the then...
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...
Upset Hindus urge Stockholm apparel firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha shorts & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Stockholm (Sweden) based clothing brand “Hoodie Lab” for immediate withdrawal of shorts carrying images of...
Neuroscience and the ‘Sanskrit Effect’
Science Proves the Power of ChantingMany of us have heard the Gyuto Monks of Tibet. With their extraordinary chanting...
Pejawar Swami was Karma yogi, Gnana tapasvi
The 33rd acharya in the Guru parampara to lead the Pejawar Mutt, Vishwesha Theertha became a sanyasi and later...
Parshuram Kund Mela to be made calendar event: Mein
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