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Religions want moral-ethical guardrails as Artificial Intelligence heads towards sentience
In view of fast emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the possibility of artificial sentience, the world needs to seriously...
Iranian trolls are spreading anti-Hindu stereotypes says researchers at Rutgers NC Lab
According to the analysis, Iranian trolls are spreading anti-Hindu stereotypes to the fuel hatred through impact campaigns accusing...
10 Virginia school districts closing on Diwali in 2022: Hindus want Diwali holiday in all northern-central VA
Welcoming 10 public school districts in Virginia reportedly closing schools for students on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging...
HinduPACT Calls on Congress to Reject Hinduphobic Resolution, Demands Ilhan Omar Cut Ties with Radical Islamist Groups and Ousted PM Imran Khan
WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT calls on Republicans and Democrats in Congress to reject Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)’s recently introduced resolution which...
Rajan Zed to co-coordinate 1st annual rural-Nevada multi-faith dialogue
First-ever rural-Nevada multi-faith dialogue, involving diverse religions and denominations, will be held in Fallon on July 16. It...
21 Pennsylvania school districts closing on Diwali-day in 2022: Hindus want Diwali holiday in all PA schools
Welcoming 21 public school districts in Pennsylvania reportedly closing schools for students on October 24 (Diwali-day) this year, Hindus...
Upset Hindus urge Netflix reconsider hosting anime “Record of Ragnarok II”, as it trivializes Lord Shiva
Upset Hindus are urging Netflix to seriously rethink hosting of upcoming anime TV show “Record of Ragnarok II”, which...
In view of SC ruling, interfaith coalition wants prayer in nation’s schools, but rotating among religions
In view of the United States Supreme Court recently backing prayer in public school premises, a multi-faith coalition of...
Multi-faith clergy in Nevada held candlelight vigil & prayers for Buffalo supermarket shooting victims
Religious leaders belonging to diverse religions and denominations held a candlelight vigil and prayers for Buffalo supermarket shooting victims...
Sikhs are none too safe in Pakistan and Afghanistan – E Rajesh Pathak
Who read about Mughal kings resorted to the extortion of ‘Jiziya’ from Hindus and think it to be the...
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed who has opened 109 legislative bodies in Utah with ancient Sanskrit mantras
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has read invocations (opening prayers) in 109 legislative bodies of Utah, containing Sanskrit...
Leading Washington, D.C. Think Tank to Host Indian American Leaders for Panel Discussion on Diaspora Geopolitics
WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT Executive Director Utsav Chakrabarti and CHINGARI Director Rakhi Israni will speak on a panel...
Multi-faith clergy holding candlelight vigil & prayers for Texas school shooting victims
Area religious leaders belonging to diverse religions and denominations are holding candlelight vigil and offering prayers for May 24...
Indian diplomat donates murti, harmonium, dholak to Tobago Hindus
By PARAS RAMOUTAR –Port-of-Spain The Tobago Hindu Society has received donation of Lord Ganesh Murti, harmonium and...
Indian Diaspora Country Tour to Trinidad and Tobago in August (4-11): Shalima Mohammed
The Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC) weekly Sunday ZOOM Public Meeting is a pioneering and landmark initiative created by anthropologist...
Hindus call for Diwali holiday in Fresno area schools of California
Hindus are urging California’s Fresno-Clovis-Central-Orange Center-Washington School Districts and all private and charter schools of the Fresno area to...
Hindus appeal for Diwali holiday in Raleigh schools in North Carolina
Hindus are urging closure of all—public, charter, private, parochial, state-operated— schools in Raleigh (North Carolina) on their most...
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Trenton schools in New Jersey
Hindus are urging New Jersey’s Trenton Public Schools and all charter and private schools in Trenton to close on...
HinduPACT Demands USCIRF Stop Outsourcing its Research on India to the “Islamist Lobby”
WASHINGTON, D.C – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has again recommended placing India on the...
Hindu temple breaking ground in Pennsylvania
A Hindu temple and community center named “Shanti Mandir” is breaking ground in the Danville area of Pennsylvania on...
12 Long Island school districts to close on Diwali in 2022: Hindus call for Diwali holiday in all LI schools
Welcoming 12 Long Island (New York) public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging...
Ekal Volunteer From Kansas, Dr. Raj Kiran Medapalli Passes Away
Ekal Volunteer From Kansas Passes Away We are heartbroken by the loss of our Ekal KC Chapter co-founder, Dr....
HinduPACT Honors Victims of 1971 Bangladesh Genocide, Demands Official Recognition and Punishment for Pakistani Perpetrators
WASHINGTON, D.C – HinduPACT has launched a campaign to officially recognize the planned massacre of millions of people in Bangladesh, mostly...
Upset Hindus urge Chattanooga firm withdraw Lord Ganesha yoga mat stickers & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Chattanooga (Tennessee) area based “My Mat My Mantra” company for immediate withdrawal of yoga mat...
Hindus urge Opernhaus Zürich to drop culturally insensitive opera Lakmé
Hindus are urging Opernhaus Zürich in Switzerland to withdraw “Lakmé” opera; scheduled for April 2-8-15, 2023; which they feel seriously trivializes...
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...
Multi-faith clergy to hold candlelight vigil to pray for peace in Eastern Europe
Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Baha’i-Pagan religious leaders of northwestern Nevada will unite in a candlelight vigil and pray together in Reno on March...
HinduPACT Thanks Wayne State President for Censuring Hinduphobic Professor Khaled Beydoun, Requests Stronger Action
WASHINGTON, D.C – Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective (HinduPACT) is thankful to Wayne State President M. Roy...
HinduPACT Demands PM Trudeau Respect Canadians’ Right to Dissent, Must Refrain from Comparing Nazi Hakenkreuz to Peaceful Swastika to Prevent Targeting of Hindus
HinduPACT Demands PM Trudeau Respect Canadians’ Right to Dissent, Must Refrain from Comparing Nazi Hakenkreuz to Peaceful Swastika to...
The 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...
Was Indian Independence a result of Hindu resilience to genocide & colonization ?
In this interaction, Dr. Mrittunjoy Guha Majumdar hosts Mr. Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, outspoken commentator on contemporary socio-political and strategic realities of...
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in all Pennsylvania schools after Spring-Ford proposal
Welcoming Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) in Pennsylvania for reportedly proposing holiday on Diwali in its 2022-23 calendar; Hindus...
Hindu mantras to open Utah’s Cedar Hills City Council 1st time
For the first time since its incorporation in 1977, Cedar Hills City Council (Utah) will start its meeting on...
Hindu mantras to open Utah’s Clearfield City Council 1st time
For the first time since its incorporation in 1922, Clearfield City Council (Utah) will start its meeting on January...
After Hindu protest, New Jersey jewelry firm removes Lord Ganesha navel rings
Stirling (New Jersey) based online body jewelry company RebelBod removed belly button rings carrying images of Hindu deity...
VHPA Statement on the Passing of Dr. Mahesh Mehta, a Generational Leader and the Pioneer of Hindu Movement in America
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) regretfully announces passing away of Dr. Mahesh Mehta (Maheshbhai), its founder and former...
World Hindu News Deepest Condolences And Prayers On The Death Of Dr. Mahesh Mehta
World Hindu News Offers It’s Deepest Condolences And Prayers On The Death of Dr. Mahesh Mehta. May Ishwar gives his...
Patriarch of American Hindu Organizations, Dr. Mahesh Mehta Passes Away At 86
Dr. Maheshbhai Mehta’s Aatma has left his body for the onward journey today, December 14th at 11 AM, Bharat time...
Arrest Of Ace YouTuber Maridhas No Surprise As DMK Back To Old Ways
Snapshot There is a possibility that Maridhas may not get justice if the case is tried inside Tamil Nadu....
Multi-faith clergy coalition urges Louis Vuitton to walk away from fur
In a remarkable interfaith gesture; a group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house...
Etsy removes Goddess Kali Cereal T-shirt within 17-hours of Hindu protest
Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. removed Goddess Kali Cereal T-shirt, displaying image of Kali seemingly promoting a...
CHINGARI – Vigils Across America for Abducted Hindu Girls
On September 18 2021, leaders and community residents gathered in more than a dozen major cities around the...
HinduPhobia Conference Series Set to Take Place During Hindu Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The “Hindu Dharma, Hindutva and Hindudvesha” conference series kicks off this weekend in coordination with and...
Upset Hindus seek apology from Etsy for desecrating goddess Kali
Upset Hindus are urging Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. to apologize and immediately withdraw Goddess...
Hindu communities shocked at 25-years ill-treatment of Hindu & Muslim students at Harvard; seek apology
Hindu communities are shocked at what Editorial Board of Harvard Crimson (student daily of Harvard University) revealed:...
Hindus worldwide dismayed at forced closure of Swindon Hindu Temple during festival season
Hindus globally are highly concerned regarding reports of overnight closure of Swindon Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre in South...
The lights of Divali 2021 must engender a spiritual solution to TT’s socio-economic challenges – Paras Ramoutar
Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Divali, 4th November 2021 against a backdrop of socio-economic challenges not seen before. Our nation...
Hindus urge Opera Monte Carlo to discard culturally insensitive opera Lakmé
Hindus are urging Opera Monte Carlo (OMC) in Monaco to withdraw “Lakmé” opera; scheduled for December 09 and 11, 2022; which they...
Shocked Hindus seek intervention as Texas A&M Student Senate spotlights harassment of Hindu students
Resolution, reportedly highlighting “harassment and discrimination” of Hindu students, passed at recent Student Senate meeting of prestigious Texas...
Hindus urge Chatham’s Brook Theatre to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
Hindus are urging the Brook Theatre in Chatham (England) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for March 25-27, 2022; which they...
Rajan Zed urges Hindus worldwide commit to “selfless service” on Diwali
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending Diwali greetings to 1.2 billion Hindus of the world, has urged them each...
Hindus disappointed by delay in approval of Hindu temple by Medina City Council
Hindus are disheartened by the delay in approval of Hindu temple by Medina City Council in Minnesota, which they...
Hindus urge Edinburgh Council to defund Edinburgh International Festival for trivializing Hindu gods
Upset Hindus are urging The City of Edinburgh Council to halt the funding to Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) for...
Upset Hindus seek apology from Mondelēz for non-disclosure of beef in its various snacks
Upset Hindus worldwide are seeking official apology from Mondelēz International Inc., “one of the world’s largest snacks companies” headquartered...
Upset Hindus urge Minneapolis yoga mat firm withdraw Lord Ganesha mat & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Minneapolis headquartered “luxury” yoga mat firm “Big Raven Yoga” for immediate withdrawal of yoga mat...
Hindus push for “multi-beneficial” yoga in all Wales schools
Hindus are urging that all Wales (UK) schools should urgently adopt yoga as a part of their curriculum, providing...
Atrocities on Hindus in Pakistan
By: Prakash Mehta, President, Hindu Council of Australia. On behalf of the Hindu community of Australia, we would like...
University of Auckland attempts to muzzle Hindu voice seeking “Hindu Prayer Room”
University of Auckland (UoA) has asked distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to take his media release down “immediately” from...
Hindus urge Estonian National Opera to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
Hindus are urging prestigious Estonian National Opera (Rahvusooper Estonia) in Tallinn to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for April 09-June...
HinduPACT co-sponsors Capitol Hill Event to Highlight Kashmir Moving Forward Post-Article 370 Abrogation
Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective (HinduPACT), an initiative of World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) and Global Kashmiri...
Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at University of Western Australia
Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated Prayer Room at University of Western Australia (UWA), a public research...
Hindus critical of footballer Roy Keane for passing blame of his “worst performance” to yoga
Hindus have strongly criticized Irish footballer Roy Keane who seemed to be blaming yoga for his “worst performance” when...
Nottingham brewery apologizes after Hindu protest over goddess Kali image on beer
Langley Mill (Nottingham, England) based Bang the Elephant (BTE) Brewing Co. has apologized after Hindu protest over using Hindu...
Penang Hindu Association Appeal for House-calls Vaccination Programme for the Elderly and Invalid
Kudos to the Penang Government for launching the ‘walk-in’ vaccination programme for the senior citizens at various vaccination centres...
Hindus urge Valencia Les Arts to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
Hindus are urging Les Arts (Reina Sofía Palace of the Arts) in Valencia (Spain) to withdraw “La Bayadère”...
Ganga – Purity of Heaven on earth
Ganga – Purity of Heaven on earth Ganga Dussehara, also known as Gangavataran, is a popular Hindu festival...
Upset Hindus urge Nordstrom to withdraw insensitive “Brahmin” cow leather handbags
Hindus feel that associating luxury handbags made of cow leather with “Brahmin” was very inappropriate; and are urging...
Alexander Duff: The real culprit who ruined our education system
It was not just Lord Macauley who did so We have heard countless times how this Lord Macauley...
WHY INDIA?- Christian groups, missionaries making the most out of pandemic
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ’! This is what they...
‘Charity Garba Night’ in Australia for Covid-19 India relief fund
Covid-19 has crippled the world and like other nations of the world, India has been severely affected by it. The...
Samachar Manyata Association for Research and Training (SMaRT) Website Launched
One of the biggest tragedies of independent India has been monopolization of the narrative space by subscribers of one...
Dr Clifford Rampaul– A passionate Hindu religious ,social activist passes away
Dr. Maniram ‘Clifford’ Rampaul—A passionate spiritual and social activist, humble to the very end. By PARAS RAMOUTAR. A Hindu...
Upset Hindus urge Brazil firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha beer growlers and apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Curitiba (Paraná, Brazil) based Siphon Growlers to apologize and withdraw beer growlers displaying images...
VHPA statement on the passing of Anjleebahen Pandya
The Following statement was issued by the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) Vishwa Hindu Parishad of...
Hindus welcome Alabama legislature lifting yoga ban in schools & urge Governor to sign it
Hindus have welcomed Alabama Legislature finally approving allowing yoga in Alabama public schools; saying that although it came with...
Ekal Offensive Against Pandemic in Rural India: Prakash Waghmare
In India, Covid-19 (Corona) pandemic’s second wave hit hard suddenly and with the force of a tsunami. The country...
Temple Town rule a solution to protect temples
The Christian framing of a law to protect temples proves what they fear if this rule were fully implemented...
Upset Hindus urge New Zealand firm to remove sacred Hindu symbols from mats & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Christchurch (New Zealand) based acupressure mat firm Shakti Mats for immediate withdrawal of sacred Hindu...
50 cities, 30 nations and 5 continents- Hindus unite to save community members from genocide in West Bengal
The Hindu community of New York met before the Indian Consulate to protest the Genocide of Hindus in the...
Politics of Pandemic in India
Politics of Pandemic in India by Prakash Waghmare (Prolific Writer, Social-Activist, Political Commentator) Current Covid-19 (Corona) situation in India...
Hindus urge UNC School of the Arts to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
Hindus are urging University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem to withdraw “La Bayadère” from...
Hindus seek apology from Korean National Ballet hosting culturally insensitive “La Bayadère”
Hindus are critical of Korean National Ballet (KNB) in Seoul for hosting “La Bayadère” (April 27 to May two), which they feel...
Divali message of former councillor Paras Ramoutar
World in need of eternal light of Divali- Trinidad and Tobago needs the light of Divali, not only because...
Indian philosopher, Prof. Adesh built a new model for the Indian diaspora in TT
By PARAS RAMOUTAR For any nation or civilization to prosper, it must be built on foundations of a moral...
Trinidad to hold Phagwah(Holi) conference
By PARAS RAMOUTAR Port-of-Spain: The National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) will host its first international virtual Phagwa conference...
Hindus celebrate Shiva Raatri in Trinidad
Thousands of Hindus participated in night-suvigil on the occasion of Maha Shivratri despite the increasingly high crime rate in...
World Hindu Council of America Statement on Shooting in Indianapolis
The World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) expresses sorrow at the killing of nine people at the FedEx facility in...
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,...
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...
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...
Upset Hindus urge Warner Bros not to trivialize Lord Shiva in upcoming anime TV series
Upset Hindus are urging Warner Bros not to trivialize highly revered Hindu deity Lord Shiva in its upcoming anime...
Hindu 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...
Hindu prayer to open Fergus Falls Council in Minnesota for the 1st time in 149 years
Source: World Hindu News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“Ekal Foundation” Embarks on a Trailblazing Goal
From Friday Sept. 11 to Sun. Sept. 14., “Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF)” hosted its annual ‘International Conference’ in virtual...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Upset Hindus urge Orlando firm to withdraw “Blood of Kali” tea & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Coffee Shop of Horrors located in Greater Orlando (Florida) to withdraw its “Blood of Kali”...
Humari Sanskriti Invitation -Join Bhajan Sandhya by Sharma Bandhu Sun 12 July 8am IST (Sat 11 July 7.30pm PST)
Humari Sanskriti www.humarisanskriti.ca invites to join Bhajan Sandhya by eminent singers doyens of Ram darbar style of singing Sharma...
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)...
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...
India is the bedrock of Hinduism: Indian high Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago
By PARAS RAMOUTAR PORT OF SPAINIndian high Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Shri Arun Kumar Sahu said that although...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“Whipping up Hinduphobia will Lead to Bullying and Hindu Bashing in the USA” World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) on USCIRF
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), strongly denounces the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Annual Report,...
World Hindu Council of America’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...
USCIRF Troubled by Denial of Food Aid to Pakistani Hindus
USCIRF Troubled by Denial of Food Aid to Pakistani Hindus Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious...
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) strongly condemns the lynching of Hindu sadhus in Palgarh
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) strongly condemns the lynching of Hindu sadhus (ascetics, monks) in Palgarh, India. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Upset Hindus urge Oregon brewery to rename Shavasana beer & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Newport (Oregon) based Rogue Ales & Spirits brewery to apologize and rename its “Shavasana” (Imperial,...
“HOLI FOR UNITY” – Across The USA, Over 50 Hindu Students and Community Groups Launch A Nationwide Campaign To Spread The True Meaning Of Holi
A national campaign, titled “Holi for Unity”, was launched by over 50 Hindu student and community organizations to bring...
Ekal’s Monumental “Parivartan Kumbh” With 110,000 Delegates: Prakash Waghmare
From February 16th to 18th, Lucknow, India witnessed the most monumental public Convention in its history that was attended...
Houston is priming up to welcome the most prominent face of Yoga
Patanjali Yogpeeth USA President Shekhar Agrawal recently announced that none other than Yogrishi Swami Ramdev himself will be in...
Detroit Institute of Arts removes Lord Ganesha finger puppet within few hours of Hindu protest
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), “one of the premier art museums in the United States”, removed Lord Ganesha finger...
Upset Hindus urge California apparel firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha shorts & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Santa Ana (California, USA) based athletic clothing brand INKnBURN for immediate withdrawal of shorts carrying...
Despite Hindu protest, College of New Jersey refuses to withdraw its newspaper labelling Hinduism as “unforgiving”
Despite Hindu protest, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Ewing is refusing to withdraw printed copies of its...
Anti-Hindu USCIRF: Sex, crime, bigotry in the name of religious freedom
Earlier in December, when the Citizenship Amendment Bill (now Act) was passed in the Lok Sabha, USCIRF issued a...
Many Alabama churches host yoga, but public schools continue to “prohibit” it
Many Alabama churches now reportedly host/offer/conduct or have hosted/offered/conducted yoga classes, but Alabama State Department of Education continues to...
Warning! Nazi Narratives Continue to Threaten Hindus and Jews
By Souptik Mukherjee Hitler stole the ancient Hindu symbol of the Swastika, which for thousands of years had been used...
Hindus push for Diwali holiday in New York’s Valley Stream School District
Hindus are urging Valley Stream Central High School District (VSCHSD) in New York to proclaim official holiday on Diwali,...
Sri Jayanthi Kumaraswami of Chennai one-month “Yaga For Peace” mission to Trinidad Tobago
Her Holiness Sri Jayanthi Kumaraswami of Chennai, India will climax her one-month mission to Trinidad and Tobago with a...
Christians greeted on Christmas by Hindus
Hindus have sent greetings to Christian communities world over for Christmas. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release...
Rallies across US in support of Citizenship Amendment Act
New York, Dec 23, 2019: The Indian diaspora in the US from several hundreds of organizations showed their...
Dilip Mehta – An American Hindu Leader, Contributes $200 for Hinglaj Mata Temple Boundary Wall Creation
29th Dec 2019 | Jodhpur, India American Hindu leader and former Hindu Mahasabha of American president, Dilip Mehta visited the...
Houston Hindus – Dilip Mehta, Dr. Rudranath Talukdar Contributes $500 School Supplies for Pakistan Hindu Refugees Children
29 Dec 2019, Jodhpur, India Dilip Mehta – former Hindu Mahasabha of America president and American Hindu Patriarch visited...
New Jersey apparel firm apologizes & removes Lord Ganesh underwear after Hindu protest
Clifton (New Jersey) headquartered apparel label Customon has apologized and withdrawn thong and panty carrying image of Hindu deity...
Canada clothing firm apologizes & removes Lord Ganesha legging within 24-hours of Hindu protest
Greater Vancouver (Canada) based athleisure brand NoMiNoU has apologized and withdrawn legging and capri, carrying images of Hindu deity...
Upset Hindus urge Netflix to withdraw film First Temptation as it trivializes Lord Shiva
Hindus have urged Netflix to immediately withdraw short Brazilian film in Portuguese “A Primeira Tentação de Cristo” (The First...
India’s First Yoga Guru In West
INDIA, November 30, 2019 (Telangana Today): It is a tribute to all that he did and achieved, so painstakingly...
Upset Hindus urge Vancouver athleisure brand to withdraw Lord Ganesha legging & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Greater Vancouver (Canada) based athleisure brand NoMiNoU for immediate withdrawal of legging and capri carrying...
Upset Hindus urge Indianapolis firm to withdraw merchandise denigrating Hinduism & apologize
Hindus are urging Zorestina, an Indianapolis based t-shirt & accessories online company, for immediate withdrawal of some products, which...
Hindus seek retirement of “Dutch Black Pete”
Hindus are asking for the permanent departure of Dutch Black Pete (Zwarte Piet). It was time for the...
Upset Hindus urge Amazon to apologize & withdraw buffalo-skull carved with Lord Ganesha
Upset Hindus are urging world’s largest online retailer Amazon.com for the immediate withdrawal of wall-hanging showing image of Hindu...
Ontario Passes Proclaims November Hindu Heritage Month
ONTARIO, CANADA, November 18, 2019 : Ontario is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community. Since the first...
Upset Hindus urge Russian brewery to remove Lord Ganesh image from beer & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Saint Petersburg (Russia) area based Mookhomor Production microbrewery to apologize and not use Hindu deity...
Lauding Henrico for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all Virginia schools close on Diwali
Welcoming Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) in Virginia for proposing student holiday on Diwali in both the versions of...
Anita Anand becomes first Hindu cabinet minister in Canada
MP Anita Anand, becomes first Hindu woman lawmaker to be made a minister in Canada.She is now the minister of public...
World Hindu Council Conference “Threads 2019” Tells the Story of Hindu Americans
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, November 7, 2019 (India New England News): Attended by about 400 delegates from 30 states in the...
Trailblazing Historic ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference’ in NJ :Prakash Waghmare
“Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA)” sponsored historic 14th annual ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference (HMEC)’ in New Jersey concluded...
Diwali Celebration at White House Oct. 24
U.S. President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at the White House Oct. 24, three days ahead of the formal...
Global Human Rights Conference in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, October 17, 2019: The United States Hindu Alliance (USHA) plans to organize the first global human rights conference...
An Ancient Tradition has Happened at Middle Cove for Decades. And Hardly Anyone Knows about it
NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA, September 11, 2019 (CBC): For nearly 50 years, perhaps longer, the beach at Middle Cove has witnessed...
Lauding Jonesboro school for launching yoga, Hindus seek yoga in all Arkansas schools
Commending Jonesboro Kindergarten Center (JKC) for reportedly using yoga to help students learn to read, Hindus are urging for...
Hindus worldwide dismayed over Calgary denying immersion of Lord Ganesha
Hindus worldwide are perturbed over Calgary (Alberta, Canada) reportedly denying permission to local Hindu community for immersing Hindu deity...
Hindus laud University of Virginia Cancer Center for offering free yoga to patients
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Hindu University of America: Orientation to Hindu Studies
Dear Friends & Supporters, We are pleased to announce that Hindu University of America is open for enrollment. Please visit...
Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora protests at Washington Post HQ, thanks PM Modi, HM Amit Shah
Washington DC , 07 Sep’19 About 300 Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora and Indian American community have protested in front of...
Hindu Youth Camp Focuses on Heritage, Indian Culture
HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 8, 2019 (Houston Chronicle): The last day of school is the beginning of the countdown to...
Register now – 14th Annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference USA
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Bhagvad Gita Scholarship for Middle and High School Students of US
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Milpitas-Based Hindu Community Institute Graduates Inaugural Group of Counselors of Hindu Tradition
MILPITAS, Calif. — The Hindu Community Institute introduced its inaugural group of Counselors of Hindu Tradition at a graduation...
Condolence Message from Center of Hindu Empowerment On The Unfortunate Demise Of Senior BJP Leader Shri. Arun Jaitley
Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
Hindus come to Tom Brady’s defense, saying yoga is a serious time-tested powerhouse
Hindus have come to the defense of New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady as many made fun of...
“Prohibition” of yoga in Alabama public schools continues
“Prohibition” of yoga in the public schools of Alabama continues despite an agenda item in the February 14 Work...
Upset Hindus urge California firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh water polo suit & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging reportedly Murrieta (California) based water sports clothing firm Bbosi Sports for immediate withdrawal of men’s...
Lauding Lawrenceburg school, Hindus urge all Kentucky schools to offer “World Religions”
Commending Anderson County High School (ACHS) in Lawrenceburg (Kentucky) for offering “World Religions” course, Hindus are urging all Kentucky...
Upset Hindus seek right to cremation in Malta as “burial hinders soul’s journey”
Worldwide Hindus are upset over Malta not having mechanism for the cremation of deceased Hindus, forcing the community to...
Santa Cruz sock co. apologizes & removes Lord Ganesh socks within hours of Hindu protest
Santa Cruz (California) based sock company MERGE4 has apologized and taken down socks carrying image of Hindu deity Lord...
Hindu priest attacked near temple in US
The priest suffered bruises and abrasions all over his body, including his face during the attack on July 18,...
Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at University of Virginia
Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated Prayer Room at University of Virginia (UVA), renowned global research university...
Upset Hindus urge Charlotte fitness-wear firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh leggings & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Charlotte (North Carolina) based fitness-wear brand USFitGirls for immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying images of...
Hindus in Richmond Hill Oppose 14-Storeys near Ganesha Temple at Bayview and Elgin Mills
image: ONTARIO, CANADA, June 26, 2019 (York Region): As long as the Hindus can see the temple, they can pray....
Years in the Making, Taos Hindu Temple Housing Rare Statue Opens
TAOS, NEW MEXICO, July 12, 2019 (KRQE News): Thousands of people are expected in Taos this weekend for the...
Pearland Is Home to Rare Hindu Temple Crafted by Hand
PEARLAND, TEXAS, July 5, 2019 (Yahoo News): The Houston area Pearland temple is the only temple dedicated to the...
Upset Hindus seek apology from Whole Foods for not being transparent in food labels
Hindus are upset at supermarket chain Whole Foods Market (WFM), which claims to “maintain the strictest quality standards in...
Six City Councils in Utah heard Hindu mantras this week
Meetings of six city councils in Utah had Hindu invocations between June 10 to 13, containing verses from world’s...
Utah’s Alpine City Council to start day with Hindu mantras 1st time in 169 years
Hindu prayers will open the June 11 meeting of Alpine City Council in Utah for the first time since...
Appeal for Families of the Brave Jawans in J&K
World Hindu Council of America Inc. (VHPA) Seva (Social Services) Office P.O.Box 2009, Natick, MA 01760 732-744-0851; office@vhp-america.org; www.vhp-america.org Appeal for Families of the...
Landmark £5 million Hindu temple okayed in England
Planning Committee of Oldham Council in England has reportedly unanimously approved application of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj for erecting...
THREADS 2019 – A Unique Conference by VHPA
Namaskar, The World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) would like to invite you to THREADS 2019, a unique conference...
Ontario’s Hindu Cultural Centre plans $1.6 million expansion
The Hindu Cultural Centre (HCC) in London (Ontario, Canada) has reportedly planned $1.6 million expansion. This expansion, aimed to...
Brazen Thieves Steal $15K in Gold from Atlanta Temple
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, May 20, 2019 (AJC): [HPI note: temple management should take note of this incident; similar thefts have...
Sanskriti Under Siege
Sanskriti Under Siege How the New Left has successfully infiltrated Sanskrit studies to hijack it...
Forum on Understanding Hate Crimes and Protecting Places of Worship
Manu Shah On 6th April, Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) hosted a first-of-its-kind Forum on “Understanding Hate Crimes and...
Upset Hindus urge Amsterdam brewery to remove Lord Ganesh image from beer & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Amsterdam (Netherlands) based Friekens Brewery (Friekens Brouwerij) to apologize and not use Hindu deity Lord...
Swami Vivekananda
Manoranjan Inc in Association with Major Indo American Organizations of Houston are proud to present drama on most inspirational...
Shrines shine, gold glistens as Utah Hindus bring spirit of India
UTAH, USA, April 2, 2019 (Salt Lake Tribune, by Peggy Fletcher Stack): In a land of fast food restaurants,...
Mother Kalikambal Blesses Boston
Mother Kalikambal, you are in everything and everywhere The good and bad in life is nothing but your divine...
Concord’s Shiva Murugan Temple Breaks Ground in Elaborate Ceremony
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA, February 15, 2019 (The Pioneer, by Tamara Steiner):In a day-long celebration replete with religious rituals, Concord’s Shiva...
Concord Temple Yatra: Unique Feat
Walking to a temple to celebrate devotional fervor is a well-understood facet of Hinduism in India. This very devotion...
Federal Court Unseals Records in California Department Of Education Lawsuit by Hindu Organization
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, February 2, 2019 (press release by capeem.org): Judge Charles Breyer has unsealed emails showing Department of Education...
New Hindu Temple to Be Built on South Main Street
By Pamela Johnson At the real estate closing (L–R) are Nicole Shannon, the property seller’s attorney; Christopher Nichols, the...
Hindu prayers read at Oregon’s Canby City Council
Canby City Council in Oregon, incorporated in 1893, had its reportedly historic Hindu invocation on January 16 evening, containing...
Yoga and meditation are on the rise in the U.S.
UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 (Nurse): As mindfulness and complementary health techniques become more mainstream, more Americans are adding...
Hindus Most Educated Religious Group in the US, Says New Report
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 7, 2019 (Hindustan Times): Hindus are the most educated — based on college degrees — among...
Can Being Nice to Cows Save the World? A Hindu Man in the Poconos Would Like to Believe So.
STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, November 19, 2018 (The Inquirer): Every day, a joyful man in dung-covered boots tries to balance the...
Upset Hindus urge Charleston’s yoga outfit to change its ‘Lord Ganesh holding beer’ logo
Upset Hindus are urging Charleston (South Carolina) based Bendy Brewski Yoga, a yoga outfit which pairs yoga and beer,...
Hindus urge Trinidad & Tobago to restore visa of Hinduism students
Hindus have urged Trinidad and Tobago to immediately restore the visa of three Jamaican students who were reportedly denied...
American Hindus Plan to Celebrate 125th Anniversary of Vivekananda’s Chicago Speech in 100 US Cities.
Atlanta, GA: The United States Hindu Alliance (USHA), a national Hindu advocacy organization, announces CHICAGO ADDRESS 125, a one year...
World Hindu Congress honors ISKCON, BAPS, Geeta Press, Gorakhpur and Chinmaya Mission
The World Hindu Congress held from Sept. 7-9, 2018 in Chicago reaffirmed Swami’s Vivekananda’s message of universal love, peace,...
Malibu Hindu Temple Safe for Now
Hindu Temple Society of Southern California LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, November 11, 2018 (bulletin from Nadadur S. Kumar): “Against all...
Malibu Temple Cancels Weekend Activities on Account of Fires, Vacates Temple
MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, November 9, 2018 (Malibu Hindu Temple press release): “To the members and devotees of the Temple: On...
Diwali celebration event aims to bring Coventry communities together
Picture by Creative Commons License. A DIWALI celebration is aiming to bring the whole of Coventry together. The Diwali...
‘Grandest day’ as Groton Hindu temple opens to community
A feast of fruits greets worshippers at the opening celebration for the New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar Temple in...
Hindu Jewish Festival of Lights
(Chicago, IL — September 4, 2018) — 125 years ago, Swami Vivekananda made history with his groundbreaking speech to...
Hindu temple with capacity of 7,800 people opens in Massachusetts
A magnificent two-story Hindu temple reportedly covering 40,000 square feet on a 28-acres plot, which claims to accommodate 7,800...
Thousands of Jains Expected to Converge in Southern California for 20th JAINA Convention
Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (c), seen here at one of the previous JAINA conventions, is...
Maharudram Ceremony Held in Canada
TORONTO, CANADA, August 23, 2018 (Bangalore Mirror): Toronto’s growing Sringeri community, mostly comprising professionals from Bengaluru and other cities,...
A Place to Call Home for Hindus in the Sioux Empire
TEA, SOUTH DAKOTA, August 26, 2018 (KDLT News): The Hindu Temple of Siouxland has been working to open a...
World Hindu Congress: Hinduism Embraces People of All Faiths; Tolerance, Diversity Its Facets, Says Krishnamoorthi
Chicago: Tolerance, love, diversity, and inclusion are the facets of Hinduism which embraces people regardless of their faith, Indian-American...
Upset Hindus urge Chile brewery to withdraw goddess Kali beer & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Valdivia (Chile) based Cerveza Bundor craft brewery to apologize and retire its “Kali IPA” beer...
Upset Hindus urge England brewery to withdraw goddess Kalika beer & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Derbyshire, England) based Tollgate Brewery to apologize and withdraw its “Kalika IPA” beer; calling...
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to speak at Lutheran Church in Nevada
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will address the congregants and others at St. Paul’s...
Upset Hindus urge Minnesota firm to apologize & withdraw Lord Shiva doormat
Upset Hindus are urging Saint Cloud (Minnesota) based company Babyshark for immediate withdrawal of door mat carrying image of...
Hindu prayer opening Lyon County Commissioners meeting in Nevada for 1st time
For the first time, Board of County Commissioners of Lyon County, created 1861, will start its day in Yerington...
Lauding Tempe School District for offering yoga, Hindus seek yoga in all Arizona schools
Hindus have commended Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD) in Arizona for offering Yoga and Advanced Yoga in its...
BAPS North American Youth Convention 2018, Atlanta, GA, USA
From July 1 to July 10, 2018, the BAPS North American Youth Convention (NAYC18) in Atlanta, Georgia will see...
Hindus shocked at Vatican Museums labelling them as “cult”
Hindus are shocked at the description of a portable Hindu temple, a collection of Vatican Museums, which in their...
WAVES Conference in Dallas
3 – 5 AUGUST 08:00 – 13:00 FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE Brookhaven College 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, Texas...
Upset Hindus urge Missouri brewery to remove Lord Ganesha image from beer & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Springfield (Missouri) based award-winning Springfield Brewing Company (SBC) to apologize and not use Hindu deity...
Many US school districts closing on November 7, the day of Hindu festival Diwali
There will reportedly be no classes for students on November seven, the day of most popular Hindu festival Diwali;...
Hindus concerned over trivialization of Hinduism in Ubisoft’s upcoming game “Beyond Good & Evil 2”
Concerned about trivialization; Hindus are urging French video game publisher Ubisoft to depict Hindu deities, temples, traditions, terminology and...
Upset Hindus urge Chicago’s Field Museum to withdraw Lord Shiva plush doll from sale & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging one of the world’s largest natural history museum, The Field Museum in Chicago, to immediately...
Houston’s Entrepreneur Amit Bhandari donates $50,000 to Ekal’s Mobile Computer Lab
Houston based entrepreneur Amit Bhandari donates $50,000 to Ekal’s Digital Literacy Program. By Manu Shah Houston based entrepreneur Amit...
Hindus welcome free yoga sessions at Newfoundland-Labrador Lt. Governor residence
Welcoming launching of yoga sessions during summer at Newfoundland-Labrador Government House, the official residence of provincial Lieutenant Governor in...
World Sanskrit Conference Recognizes Akshar-Purushottam Darshan as a Distinct Vedanta Tradition
VANCOUVER, CANADA, July 10, 2018 (Press Release): The 17th World Sanskrit Conference, the premier international forum for Sanskrit scholars,...
GHHF: Kathi Mahesh calls Lord Sri Rama a “Cheater” and insults Goddess Sita
Kathi Mahesh calls Lord Sri Rama a “Cheater” and insults Goddess Sita PROTEST March Planned from Hyderabad to Yadagiri Gutta on...
Didi Maa Saadhvi Ritambharaji -Bhajan-Sandhya event on Sunday July 15th at Keshav Smruti from 6-9PM
Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
Upset Hindus urge San Antonio art-clothing firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha leggings
Upset Hindus are urging San Antonio (Texas) based art-clothing company DiZurita for immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying images of...
Suresh Iyer takes over as Ekal USA President
Suresh Iyer:Ekal USA’s new President Manu Shah Suresh Iyer’s introductionto Ekal was a strange coincidence. In 2002, he was...
Pennsylvania Senate & House opened with Hindu mantras & holy water drops on June 19
On June 19, both Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives in Harrisburg started their respective sessions with Hindu...
Like Dunbar Cave Park, Hindus urge Tennessee to offer yoga in all 56 State Parks
Hindus have commended Tennessee State Parks of Tennessee Government Department of Environment & Conservation for launching yoga series in...
[GHHF] Tirumala Issue – Major Allegations and The way forward
Tirumala Issue – Major Allegations and The way forward Here is the truth on what has happened in Tirumala...
Schools to stay closed in 7 districts of New York state on Diwali day
Seven school districts in New York state will reportedly stay closed on November seven, the day of most popular...
You’re invited to Sindh Heritage Day – Raja Dahir’s Anniversary (Jun 30, 2018)
You are invited to the following event: SINDH HERITAGE DAY – RAJA DAHIR’S ANNIVERSARY Event to be held at...
Invitation to Celebrate International Day of Yoga at Brahma Kumaris in Houston
International Day of Yoga 2018 Sunday, June 24 at 10:00am at Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Center JOIN US...
Transformations IX The Jyeshtha Ashtami Havan and Wisdom Retreat
When : Saturday June 9, 2018 – Sunday June 10, 2018 Where : Sringeri Sadhana Center, 327, Cays Rd,...
Non-Indian Hindus
UNITED STATES, May 22, 2018 (Patheos, by Mat McDermott): The phenomenon of non-Indians adopting Hinduism is not new. However,...
North Carolina Students Honor Their Teachers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, May 18, 2018 (India Life and Times): The Charlotte North and South chapters of Hindu Swayamsevak...
ATUL KOTHARI Interview: The Man Who ‘BANNED’ Wendy Doniger’s ‘The Hindus: An Alternative History’
Source: World Hindu News
The western thinkers spellbound by India’s literary wisdom: Fabian Lyngdoh
A research-based book ‘Great Minds on India’, by Salil Gewali is a laboriously compiled beautiful booklet. In this book the...
OUTSpoken Tell ‘ALL’ Interview Of ARUN JOSHI, NJ Sec., Vishwa Hindu Parishad America
Source: World Hindu News
Hindus concerned at trivialization of Hinduism in Season 2 of “American Gods” TV series
Hindus are urging makers of Emmy-nominated fantasy-drama television series “American Gods” not to trivialize highly revered Hindu goddesses in...
New York’s East Williston School District closes schools on Diwali
Welcoming East Williston Union Free School District (EWUFSD) in New York declaring holiday on November seven for Diwali, Hindus...
Small Errors, Big Impact: Correcting Media Portrayals of Hinduism
UNITED STATES, May 9, 2018 (HAF): Hindu Americans comprise one of the fastest growing populations in the United States....
Why the Latest Genetic Study Does Not Rewrite India’s History
UNITED STATES, April 22, 2018 (Swarajyamag by Aseem Shukla and Swaminathan Venkataraman): Nearly a decade ago, when the Hindu...
World Hindu Congress 2018: State Heads, Chief Ministers, Global Business Leaders To Attend Mega Event In Chicago
The World Hindu Congress, from September 7 to 9, is being held to commemorate 125 years of Swami Vivekananda’s...
Hindus welcome Atlanta Airport plans of yoga space
Hindus have welcomed proposal of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to create Yoga/Meditation space, and hope that it will...
Renowned Getty Museum exhibiting paintings of Hindu gods
The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is showcasing images of various Hindu deities in its “Pathways to...
In Danger of Losing Hinduism in India? Khadreme Hindu Samaj
GHHF Swami Paripoornanda Lecture on May 12 in Frisco. Find out Who He is? Invited to attend his lecture on...
Rajan Zed to open Oklahoma Senate, Oklahoma & Grady Counties, & Enid City with Hindu prayers
Oklahoma State Senate, Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, Board of County Commissioners of Grady County and Enid...
Upset Hindus urge luxury activewear “Niyama Sol” to withdraw Lord Ganesh legging & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Las Vegas headquartered luxury activewear “Niyama Sol” for immediate withdrawal of legging carrying images of...
Canada’s largest Toronto School Board declares November “Hindu Heritage Month”
Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in Canada has resolved that month of November each year be declared as Hindu...
Thought provoking article By Dr. David Frawley, (American Institute of Vedic Studies, New Mexico, U..S.A.)
By Dr. David Frawley, (American Institute of Vedic Studies, New Mexico, U..S.A.) A defeatist tendency exists in the psyche...
Ontario Hindu Temple Seeking Two Priests
https://www.hamiltontemple.com/ HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2018 (Press Release): The Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region is seeking to...
Both Pennsylvania Senate & House to open with Hindu mantras on June 19
On June 19, both Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives in Harrisburg will start their respective sessions with...
Rhode Island House of Representatives to start its day with Hindu mantras on June 20
Rhode Island House of Representatives in Providence will open its June 20 session with Hindu prayers, containing verses from...
Hindu Temple breaking ground in Chatham Illinois April 21
Preparations are reportedly on for Bhoomi Puja (ground breaking) for the new about 8,500 square-feet Hindu Temple of Greater...
Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Texas’ Frisco School District
Hindus are urging Frisco Independent School District (FISD), 30 miles north of Dallas with 23.84% students Asian, to proclaim...
Lauding Edison for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all New Jersey schools close on Diwali
Welcoming Edison Township Public Schools (ETPS) in New Jersey declaring Diwali holiday for students, Hindus are urging all public...
Hindu prayer to open Enid City Council in Oklahoma on May 1
Enid City Council in Oklahoma (USA) will start its day with Hindu invocation on May one, containing verses from...
Record observances on Lord Hanuman Jayanti in Trinidad : Paras Ramoutar
Record observances on Lord Hanuman Jayanti in Trinidad By Paras Ramoutar Port-of- Spain: It has been a series of...
New Jersey public library celebrating Hindu festival Holi
New Brunswick Free Public Library (NBFPL) in New Jersey, run by the City of New Brunswick, is celebrating Hindu...
Utah’s Juab County Commission to open with Hindu prayer for 1st time
Juab County Commission will start its day in Nephi (Utah, USA) with Hindu mantras on June four, for the...
SHANI MAHA POOJA ON MARCH, SATURDAY, 31,2018
GAURI SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE 5645 HILLCROFT AVE. SUITE # 701 HOUSTON, TX 77036 PHONE @ 832-466-9868 Our mailing address is:...
Hindu prayer to start the day of Utah’s Centerville City Council on June 5
Hindu mantras will open the Centerville City Council in Utah (USA) on June five, containing verses from world’s oldest...
Hindus urge Prince Harry & Meghan to visit Hindu temple after wedding to seek blessings
Since both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry now reportedly practice yoga, Hindus are urging them to visit a Hindu...
Indian Consulates to Propagate Indian Culture
WASHINGTON DC, March 11, 2018 (The Hindu): In a new initiative by the Narendra Modi government, a band of...
Oklahoma Senate to open with Hindu prayer
Oklahoma State Senate in Oklahoma City will start its day with Hindu prayers on April 30, containing verses from...
Hindus planning to urge Macy’s, Footlocker, etc., to not carry Pharrell-Adidas Holi shoes
As American singer Pharrell Williams and multinational sportswear corporation Adidas had been ignoring to rename their collaboratively launched Holi...
VHPA Mourns Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Swamigal Attaining Samadhi
World Hindu Council of America Inc. (VHPA) VP, Awareness, Media, PR P.O. Box 2009, Natick, MA 01760 732-744-0851; office@vhp-america.org; www.vhp-america.org ...
Hindus want pilot “yoga replacing detention” program extended to all Denver Public Schools
Hindus have commended Doull Elementary School (DES) in Denver for reportedly trading detention with yoga, and are urging Denver...
Iowa Senate & House kicked off their sessions with Hindu prayers on Monday
On February 26, both Iowa State Senate and House of Representatives in Des Moines started their respective sessions with...
Illinois Senate & House opened with Hindu prayers
On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield started their sessions with...
GHHF Memorandum of Concerns submitted to Chandrababu Naidu
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183 Birth Day of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
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Upset Hindus urge Melbourne fashion firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha bootys & apologize
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Hindu Community Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Temple with Trudeau
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Upset Hindus urge Anheuser-Busch InBev to change name of its “Brahma” beer
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Etsy removes Lord Ganesha toilet seat within 2 hours of Hindu protest
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Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
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“US Vivaha” to hold Hindu Singles Meet this Sunday (Jun 25) in Houston
Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
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Hindus seek “decent” new home for Meditation Center at University of North Dakota
Hindus are urging University of North Dakota (UND), a public research university at Grand Forks, to provide its Lotus...
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Hindus have welcomed Hindu descent Dr. Leo Varadkar, 38, on being in line for being the youngest and 13th...
California Hindu Temple Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Religious Fervor
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, June 2, 2017 (India West): The Hindu Temple and Community Center here celebrated its Silver Jubilee, with...
MahaRudra Yagnam to be held in Aurora from June 9-11
CHICAGO The Kanchi Kamakoti Seva Foundation (KKSF) Midwest Chapter, a not-for-profit organization, is planning to conduct Shri MahaRudra Yagnam...
Hindus welcome YMCA offering free yoga in Kentucky park
Hindus have welcomed YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) of Central Kentucky (YMCACK) for offering 13-week long free yoga classes...
UPDATE: Demeaning Portrayal of India in Proposed California Textbooks Causes Uproar
A picture from Ancient India section of Discovery Education History Social Science textbook draft SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, May 18, 2017...
Hindu Americans Celebrate Bahurangi Hindu Heritage Day
MARLBOROUGH, MA—Over 2,000 Hindu Americans filled the halls and fields of Marlborough Middle School in Marlborough, MA,on May 20th...
Nevada Assembly starts day with Hindu mantras
Details of the picture attached: Rajan Zed delivering the Hindu invocation at Nevada Assembly. Speaker Jason Frierson is at...
Hindu Temple of Central Texas opens meditation hall Saturday
TEMPLE – The Hindu Temple of Central Texas will host the grand opening of its meditation hall (Dhyana Mandapam)...
Ramdev’s Patanjali, AOL, RSS to help Indian missions mark Yoga Day in US
The move is aimed at countering the influence of western ‘Yoga’ At a time when Yoga practitioners in India...
Diwali holiday sought in schools of Canada’s Peel Region
Hindus are urging Peel District School Board (PDSB) in Ontario (Canada) to close all its 253 schools on Diwali,...
Hindus criticize permit requirement for yoga in Vancouver parks
Hindus are critical of City of Vancouver’s permit and insurance requirement for yoga classes in City’s parks, “whether you...
Thousands celebrate Vaisakhi in Edmonton
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley stops for photo during a parade and celebration of Vaisakhi Day in Millwoods on Sunday...
Indian Arrival Day commemorative magazine 2017
Indian Arrival Day commemorative magazine 2017 Theme: Historical novels on indentureship in the Caribbean Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC) is...