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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...
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...
Upset Hindus urge Neiman Marcus to withdraw Lord Ganesha cufflinks & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Dallas headquartered luxury fashion retailer “Neiman Marcus” to immediately withdraw Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks,...
Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 5: Worship Maa Skandamata for salvation and prosperity, chant these mantras
The auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri is being celebrated with full gusto and excitement. The 9-day long festivity began...
Trinidad Hindus Observe Navaratri, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti in April Amidst Covid 19
PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, April 11, 2021 (HPI by Paras Ramoutar): Amidst the dreaded Covid-19 Pandemic, Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago,...
Powerful Temples of Mauritius
MAURITIUS, April 10, 2021 (Indian Spice): The history of Hindu temples in Mauritius is amazing – in many instances...
Hindu prayer to open Nevada’s Ely City Council on April 22, 1st time in 114 years
For the first time since its incorporation in 1907, Hindu mantras will start the day of Ely City Council...
Evangelical Christian mayor of Billings to recite Hindu opening-prayer in Sanskrit at City Council
In a remarkable gesture of inclusion and diversity, William A. Cole, Mayor of Montana’s largest city Billings and an...
Akhadas differ on conclusion of Kumbh Mela in view of Covid-19
Two Akhadas opining that the Kumbh Mela should conclude now considering the rising cases of Covid-19 has resulted in...
Kumbh to be Suspended After Appeal by the Prime Minister
NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 17, 2021 (PTI): Amid nationwide concern over the large gatherings seen during the Kumbh Mela,...
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...
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...
Hindus urge French brewery to withdraw Lord Shiva beer & apologize
Hindus are urging Grenade sur Garonne (Occitanie, France) based brewery Brasserie du Gobelet to apologize and withdraw its “Shiva...
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...
Char Dham Opening Dates: Holy shrine of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri Portals Open on This Date
INDIA, March 16, 2021 : For devotees who have been waiting to know the dates that the doors to...
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...
Miami sportswear firm removes Lord Ganesh leggings after Hindu protest
Miami (Florida) headquartered firm Martha Acuna Sport Wear seems to have removed from its website Ganesh Lavanda Leggings, carrying...
Hindu mantras to start the day of Utah’s Sanpete County 1st time in 171 years
Reportedly for the first time since its founding in 1850, Sanpete County Commission (Utah) in Manti will start its...
Hindu prayers began the day of Utah’s Sanpete & Emery counties 1st time in history
Reportedly for the first time since their founding in 1850 and 1880 respectively, Utah’s Sanpete County Commission in Manti...
Ancient Hindu shlokas to start the day of Utah’s North Ogden City Council on March 23
North Ogden City Council (Utah) will start its meeting on March 23 with Hindu prayers, containing hymns from world’s...
Hindus welcome world’s largest Cathedral offering yoga classes
Hindus have welcomed The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York, an Episcopal church which is...
Hindu prayer to open Fergus Falls Council in Minnesota for the 1st time in 149 years
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In a historic first, Clinton City Council in Missouri opening with Hindu mantras
For the first time since its formation, Clinton City Council (Missouri) will start its meeting with Hindu prayer on...
Hindu prayers from Sanskrit scriptures opening California’s Newport Beach City Council
Newport Beach City Council (California) will start its meeting with Hindu prayers on January 26, containing verses from world’s...
Hindu Temple Destroyed by Mob in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
KARAK, PAKISTAN, December 30, 2020 : A mob of over a hundred people led by local Muslim clerics destroyed...
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...
Clergy should read the opening prayer in New Zealand Parliament
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has suggested that diverse religious leaders should read the opening prayer in New Zealand...
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...
If you wish to serve as a Hindu speaker, join Hindu Speakers Bureau
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, October 28, 2020 (Hindu Speakers Bureau press release): In the West, often, the material prepared to...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
Grand Hindu Temple Hall Inaugurated in Antananarivo, Madagascar; Hindu Temple to Come Soon
ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR, October 18, 2020 : On the occasion of Navratri 2020, a grand Hindu temple hall was inaugurated...
Hindus Establish New Temple In Ireland
IRELAND, October 18, 2020 : Ireland does not look like the country that one would spontaneously associate with Hinduism....
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...
Hindus appeal for Diwali holiday in Gibraltar
Hindus are seeking public/bank holiday in Gibraltar on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals; starting 2022. Distinguished Hindu...
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...
Virus Curbs Nepal’s Festivals
KATHMANDU, NEPAL, September 29, 2020 : The old palace courtyard packed with hundreds of thousands of people each year...
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...
Furniture giant IKEA apologizes after Hindu protest over campaign video trivializing yoga
Multinational home furnishings retailer IKEA has apologized after Hindus protested over its recently launched Australia campaign video “IKEA product...
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...
Madras High Court Quashes Palani Temple’s Move to Appoint Paid Contractors to Clean the Temple Instead of Volunteer Devotees
CHENNAI, INDIA, September 25, 2020 : The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday delivered a verdict...
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...
How Stolen Hindu Statues Were Discovered in UK
UNITED KINGDOM, September 19, 2020 : Three bronze sculptures stolen from a southern Indian temple more than 40 years...
Hindu temples reopening in Harare with protocols
Two Hindu temples in Harare (Zimbabwe), run by The Hindoo Society Harare (HSH), which have been closed for few...
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...
Hindus feel unfairly treated at England’s Durham University
Hindus are concerned at what they view as unfair treatment at England’s prestigious Durham University (DU). Distinguished Hindu statesman...
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...
Plan to convert theater to a Hindu temple recommended in Alabama’s Hoover
The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission, in its September 14 meeting, reportedly recommended approval of a Hindu temple in...
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...
Gurukool Waits to Open Its Doors to Students
UNITED STATES, September 8, 2020 : Madhavi Prabha, a teacher with a vision, quit her regular teaching job after...
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 Suriname is rare
Political violence against Indians in Suriname is rare With reporting by Dr Kumar Mahabir The following is a REPORT...
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...
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....
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...
Investigative Interview of Hindu Singh Sodha Over 11 Pakistani Hindu Refugee Deaths In Jodhpur
Hindu Singh Sodha, is a well-known activist for the cause of Pakistani Refugees in India. He resides in Jodhpur...
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...
Vishwa Hindu Parishad demands OTT platform to remove ‘anti-Hindu’ content; warns of street agitations
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has issued a stern warning against an OTT platform stating that it should remove content...
Opposing temple in Islamabad is self-evident postulation for CAA justification: VHP
New Delhi, July 18, 2020 – The Vishva Hindu Parishad today said that the widespread opposition to the construction...
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...
Ayodhya is one & well known to the world: Alok kumar, VHP
New Delhi, July 14, 2020 – The working president of Vishva Hindu Parishad advocate shri Alok kumar today said...
“I will come back to the lap of my Bharat Mata again and again. Bharat Mata ki jay” Tapan Ghosh’s last words
English: “The Doctors and Nurses of Media tried their best. But, the plan of Almighty and Goddess Kali is...
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...
Covid-19 Safety Protocols in Place, Amarnath Yatra Begins With Special Prayers
INDIA, July 6, 2020 : Special prayers were held Sunday at Pahalgam on the occasion of Ashad-Purnima, marking the...
Meet Prerna Thiruvaipati, firebrand speaker, debater and VP of Hyderabad based Hindu Jana Shakti
Prerna Thiruvaipati is a firebrand speaker and a debater. She can speak in both Telugu, English and Hindi. With...
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...
Infinity Foundation’s The Ex-Christian Show- Episode 1
THE EX-CHRISTIAN SHOW-EPISODE 1 Dr. Anush Solomon Joy comes from THE MOST prominent Christian missionary family in India. His family...
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...
VHPA Online Bal Vihar
VHPA is organizing an online Hindi language, culture and Dharma camp. See below for details. Camp (online) is starting...
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...
Upset Hindus plead Anheuser-Busch InBev for name change of its “Brahma” beer
Upset Hindus have urged Leuven (Belgium) headquartered Anheuser-Busch InBev, “largest brewer in the world”, to change the name of...
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...
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...
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...
Reminiscences of an era of darkness: Did the RSS save Indian democracy?
Cover photo: Lokanayak Jaya Prakash Narayan addressing a crowd in Bihar. BY GOKUL KUNNATH* The first 6 months of...
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...Covid Fears Cancel Chidambaram Festival Cancelled for First Time Ever
INDIA, June 18, 2020 : The annual Ani Thirumanjanam car festival at Sri Sabanayagar temple, popularly known as Sri...
Diverse religious leaders urge Las Vegas casino to remove statues of Hindu & Jain deities & apologize
In a remarkable interfaith gesture; Christian-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Jain religious leaders have urged the Las Vegas casino Mandalay Bay to remove statues...
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...
Madhya Pradesh VHP Cow Vigilante Killed, Chilling Murder Caught On Camera
Ravi Vishwakarma, the district in-charge of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad “gau raksha” wing in Madhya Pradesh’s Hoshangabad, the police...
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...
With Coffers Empty, Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Seek Help From Royal Family
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA, June 15, 2020 : In the wake of depleting revenue amid lockdown restrictions, the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple...
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...
Scaled-Down Jagannath Temple Festival Proceeds
INDIA, June 23, 2020 : The annual seven-day Rath Yatra festival typically sees millions of devotees gathering at the...
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...
Bollywood villains also pose a threat to India and its cultural values
Many firmly believe that Bollywood is synonymous with sleaze. Here the art and skills of the talent are ruthlessly...
Legendary Archaeologist Dr B B Lal Appeals to PM Modi: Please Save the 5000 Year Old Excavated Site At Kalibangan
Dr. Lal had written a personal letter to Prime Minister Modi in September 2019 regarding the need to rescue...
England brewery apologizes over Lord Hanuman beer after Hindu protest
Sheffield (England) based Neepsend Brew Co. has apologized after Hindus protested over its “Hanuman” Beer; calling it “highly inappropriate”. Gavin...
Implementation of CM’s announcements will liberate Mewati Hindus: VHP
Implementation of CM’s announcements will liberate Mewati Hindus: VHP New Delhi, June 17, 2020 – The Vishva Hindu Parishad welcomes...
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...
Yoga No Good For Cooped-up Greeks, Says Church
ATHENS, GREECE, June 3, 2020 (Urdu Point): Greece’s influential church on Wednesday said it strongly frowned upon the use...
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...
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...
UTT must revisit the Indian presence in Trinidad and Tobago (Indian Heritage Month)
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Amarnath Yatra this year will begin July 1, and go on for 46 days and will conclude on August.../arc-anglerfish-syd-prod-nzme.s3.amazonaws.com/public/7VL3K2VMOVEHFH7DSTVQDEDO6Y.jpg)
Discarded Hindu religious statues at Auckland beaches raise concern
Rebecca at Biddick’s Bay on Tamaki Drive, has been collecting Hindu deities left as rubbish on beaches. Photo /...
Devotees queue outside temples to offer prayers on Maha Shivratri
Devotees across the country are celebrating Maha Shivratri today, worshipping Lord Shiva, who is also known as the ‘destroyer of evil’....
At Kumbh Mela, UP Eyes Guinness Record for “Largest Parade of Buses”
UP government is eyeing to make new Guinness World Record with longest fleet of buses. PRAYAGRAJ: By rolling out...
The World and Hinduism: 33 Stamps That Depict the Glorious Roots of Hinduism
Laos 1971 Matasya fights with Hanuman Engagements4685 अयंबन्धुरयंनेतिगणनालघुचेतसाम् उदारचरितानांतुवसुधैवकुटुम्बकम्॥ –Maha Upanishad 6.71–75 वसुधैवकुटुम्बकम्, a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu...
Shivarathri Festival Is Rare Astronomical Re-Run After 54 Years
‘Shivarathri’ festival on March 4 this year, as it is a rare occasion with astronomical significance re-appearing after 54...