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Vivekanad Sewa Sangh Japan : 4th Shakha in Japan – Summary Report

Today we had our 4th monthly Shakha and here are the summary points: 1. VSS Japan has celebrated Durga...

6 top Pak Taliban commanders announce allegiance to ISIS

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s six top commanders on Tuesday pledged allegiance to the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has...

Action plan for Pakistani Hindu migrants soon: Rajnath Singh

Union home minister Rajanath Singh has said that central government will prepare an action plan shortly for the proper...

Five Days of Diwali

DAY 1 :DHANTERAS Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day-long Diwali Festival. Dhanteras Festival, also known as Dhantrayodashi...

Birmingham Diwali Celebration

Diwali is an ancient festival that has been celebrated every autumn for thousands of years to symbolise the triumph...

Luther Diwali festival celebrates light in the face of winter

As we face shorter days and cooler temperatures, students at Luther College in Decorah will offer a reminder of...

Diwali Greetings from Us

Year 2014 will be noted as one of the most significant in the history of world- more so in...

Hindus urge Hungarian PM Orban to integrate Roma

In view of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s governing Fidesz party winning control of all county assemblies and all...

Neasden temple helps elderly residents celebrate Sewa Day

A little magic, some comedy and a singalong were the order of the day for elderly residents and carers...

AL cheating Hindus: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has said that the ruling Awami League is cheating the Hindus in Bangladesh beneath a...

English-written encylopedia of Hinduism first of its kind

Madhav Sinha, of the India Heritage Research Foundation Canada, says The Encyclopedia of Hinduism took more than 1,000 scholars...

Hindu group asks Amazon to stop selling leggings with images of Hindu gods

A line of women’s leggings carrying images of Hindu gods and goddesses available for purchase on Amazon.com, seems to...

Online retailer Amazon.com should remove leggings carrying Hindu gods: Hindu religious leader 

Upset Hindus have urged world’s largest online retailer Amazon.com headquartered in Seattle (USA) for the immediate withdrawal of women’s...

Moksha or Liberation From Samsara

According to Hinduism the goal of human life is to be free or liberated from samsara, the repeated births and deaths. Such...

Diwali 2014: Golden Mile gets ready for Leicester’s annual Hindu Festival of Light

The Golden Mile is preparing for Leicester’s annual Diwali celebrations, which will welcome more than 35,000 people to the city...

Hindus welcome new Belgium government

Hindus have welcomed new government of Belgium lead by Charles Michel as Prime Minister, which swore in on October...

Hindus welcome Lord Shiva statue in prestigious Louvre Abu Dhabi

Upcoming $630 million Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD) museum will reportedly have Hindu Dancing Shiva statue in its permanent collection....

Hindus welcome yoga in Houston Independent School District

Twelve schools of Houston Independent School District (HISD), largest school district in Texas, have reportedly introduced yoga. It will cover over...

RPP-N joins NC faction in quest for Hindu state

KATHMANDU, OCT 13 – The Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) has decided to join hands with a pro-Hindu faction in...

Minorities’ property: Hindu council wants ETPB chief from community

ISLAMABAD:  Irked by large scale corruption and the unabated trend of occupation of properties left by Hindus across Pakistan...

Hinduism heritage of Hindus, not their fiefdom: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said people of India have not treated Hinduism as their fiefdom but as...

Funding doesn’t reach the community, says Malaysia Hindu Sangam

PETALING JAYA, Oct 11, 2014: Malaysia Hindu Sangam is disappointed that the 2015 Budget does not take into consideration the...

‘A Hindu should head ETPB’

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the Hindu community are seeking an audience with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to seek the implementation...

Hindus critical of yoga ban in Austria school

Hindus have condemned reported ban on yoga in a school in Austria. Calling it a “step in the backward...

Nepali Villagers Protest a Temple’s Locked Doors

(WOMENSENEWS)–The sun arced toward its zenith. Although we would never hear a clear explanation, I assumed that the temple...

Opinion: D. C. Nath (President, Patriot’s Forum)|The letter to the Editor, “The Indian Express” and also Saif Ali Khan on “Love Jihad”

  President of Patriots Forum, D.C. Nath was superannuated in January, 1995, as the Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, D.C. Nath...

Galway Indian community to celebrate Diwali

Galway’s Indian community will celebrate Diwali – the festival of lights – with a special event in NUI Galway...

Free Diwali crafts and activities to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights 

The theme of light triumphing over darkness is common in many religions. Hindus celebrate it in Diwali, the five-day Festival...

Sewa International USA celebrate day of community service at 20 locations all over the country

WASHINGTON, DC: Sewa International USA celebrated “Sewa Day 2014” at over 20 locations in the country. The objective of...

Following Ram, the Prince of Ayodhya | MARIA WIRTH

Maria Wirth is a German and came to India for a holiday after finishing her psychology studies at Hamburg...

Vishwa Hindu Parishad Song – Audio 03 Min 26 Sec

This song was originally sung by Sudhir Phadke, who also set it to tune. This was at the time...

“Krishna, Love Re-invented” Where Dance Crosses all Barriers

HOUSTON: After Sangamam, Dashavatar, Go to your room, Mother, Bollywood Blast, and The Life of Gautama Buddha Samskriti brings...

Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation raises $150,000 in Ohio to help flood-affected victims in Kashmir

WASHINGTON, DC: Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation-USA (EVF), raised Rs. 1 crore (around $150,000) at their three-day international conference in Cincinnati,...

Action plan for Pak Hindu migrants soon: Rajnath Singh

Union home minister Rajanath Singh has said that central government will prepare an action plan shortly for the proper...

Agni The Hindu God of Fire

In early Hinduism, Agni is one of the most important of the Vedic gods. Agni is the god of fire, and much...

A Shorter Ram Leela True to its Roots of Story Telling and Lessons Learned

HOUSTON: It is a tale often told and has played out on stage for centuries, and it has become...

Diwali: Hearing Earth’s Cry

On the occasion of Diwali 2014, I want to share a reflection on one of the central narratives associated,...

Diwali’s early dawn adds spice to celebrations

Performers and street foodstalls highlights of event marked by Hindus everywhere. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is about...

Assertion of Hinduism! RSS to spread its ideology in Western countries 

New Delhi, Oct 8: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh which is considered a parental organization of BJP is on expansion mode...

Concept of Yajna (sacrifice) in Sanatana Dharma

Yajna, the fire sacrifice, is the central ritual of the Vedic sacrificial cult. The basic idea of Yajna according...

Georgetown University appoints its first Hindu priest

Washington: America’s prestigious Georgetown University has appointed its first Hindu priest that too a woman to serve the religious needs of...

Bay Area Receives Words of Wisdom from Hindu’s Sadhwi Ritambhara

San Leandro, Calif. — More than 300 people visited the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple and Fremont Hindu Temple to receive blessings from...

Amazon draws flak for using Hindu images

Hindu cleric Rajan Zed noted that the products that Hindu devotees were finding objectionable included 11 women’s leggings carrying...

Former Army Chaplain Now Heads Hindu Ministry at Georgetown

WASHINGTON — Georgetown has hired its first Hindu chaplain, Pratima Dharm, who recently retired as the first Hindu chaplain in...

Anti-Hindu Hate Crimes: US Authorities Announce $ 21,000 Reward

WASHINGTON: In view of a sudden spurt in anti-Hindu hate crimes, which includes a series of vandalism incidents and...

Australian museums should re-examine procurement process of Hindu collections: Hindu religious leader

Indus are asking all the museums and art galleries of Australia to exhaustively re-examine the procurement process and the...

Durgotsab And Hindu religious status in Bangladesh

Durgotsab is an annual Hindu festival which celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess of power, Durga or Shakti. And...

Who is this man who features in every Modi speech?

In 1968, the year Robert F Kennedy and Martin Luther King were gunned down in full public view, it...

Hindus laud “Yoga Gate” launch at Helsinki Airport

Hindus have applauded launching of “Yoga Gate” at Helsinki Airport in Finland, calling it a “step in right direction”....

Hindus welcome goddess Saraswati statue near White House erected by Indonesia

A statue of Hindu goddess Saraswati, about a mile away from White House in Washington DC (USA), was unveiled by Indonesian President Dr....

Modi’s Educational reform may promote Hindu right wing ideology-New York Times

Washington: An influential US newspaper has suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational reform could be used to promote...

Hindus urge France to rename “Death to Jews” hamlet

Hindus have come out in support of Jews in asking France to change the name of its “Death to...

Modi’s educational reform may promote ideology of Hindu right: NYT

An influential US newspaper has suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational reform could be used to promote an...

Hindu Heritage Youth Camp

HOUSTON: Being born and raised on the remote island of Guam, my resources, when it came to my Hindu...

Pakistani Hindu organisation demands dual voting rights for non-Muslims

A leading Hindu organisation in Pakistan on Tuesday passed a resolution demanding the government and all political parties to...

Hinduism – Hindu Religion – A positive way of life

The history of religions illustrates the tragic effect of intolerant and exclusive faiths. God has no special favourites. God...

Seasonal festivals of Hinduism

The dominant human tendency is to celebrate every joyous occasion. Most of the religions of the world include joyous...

NC faction campaigns for Hindu state revival

KATHMANDU, OCT 10 – Several Nepali Congress leaders on Thursday launched a campaign to revive Nepal as a Hindu state through...

Durgaostab and Hindu religious status in Bangladesh

It may be recalled In the last sixty two years since 1950 , more than ten million of the...

Indian American body welcomes Modi’s swift action on PIO cards

NEW DELHI | WASHINGTON: The US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a forum of the Indian American community in...

Indian Festival of Lights set for Sunday in Aurora

The city of Aurora and its Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board will celebrate Diwali, India’s festival of lights,...

Hindu Dharma

Dharma is an all-important concept for Hindus. In addition to tradition and moral order, it also signifies the path...

Hindu lawmaker urges govt to reconsider bill seeking ban on alcohol for non-Muslims

ISLAMABAD: A Hindu lawmaker urged the government on Thursday to reconsider a recently rejected bill seeking a ban on the...

Indian Hindu Nationalists say NO to alliance with Radical Sri lankan Buddhists

An Indian Hindu nationalist group said Wednesday that it has no intention of forming an alliance with a hardline...

Hindus Critical Of Frequent Stampedes

Shocked and dismayed at the October three evening stampede at Hindu Dussehra festival in Patna (India) reportedly killing 32...

Emergency Town Hall Meeting’ Called Following Anti-Hindu Vandalism In Virginia Town

Loudoun law enforcement officers, elected officials, religious leaders and representatives of the FBI met with nearly 200 county residents...

Ban on alcohol: Hindu MNA urges govt to reconsider bill

ISLAMABAD: A Hindu lawmaker has called upon the government to reconsider a bill seeking a ban on the sale...

Local Hindus set to celebrate Diwali

The Hindu festival of lights returns to Prince Albert in style this Saturday. Organized by Dr. Lalita Malhotra with...

Hindu’s Festival of Lights celebration is taking place at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery on October 26

A Festival of Lights celebration is taking place at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Bethesda Street, Hanley...

Miliband joins Hindu celebrations in Northolt

Labour leader Ed Miliband joined Hindus from across Ealing for Navratri celebrations in Northolt. He was introduced to the...

Redesigned Hindu temple approved

A new house of worship for Madison-area Hindus will soon be built on South Fish Hatchery Road. The city’s...

CCB nabs antique smugglers, finds three idols of Chola era

They are estimated to be worth Rs. 32 crore The Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested three persons and busted...

Read Hinduism Today’s 1995 Story on Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Kailash Satyarthi

NEW DELHI, INDIA, March 1995 (by Rajiv Malik): Note: Hinduism Today did a lengthy article on Kailash Satyarthi and...

Time to Ponder : The strange case of the re-de-re-colonized Ananya Vajpeyi

An excellent article throwing light upon the sepoys of the likes of Ananya Vajpayee that are created in USA...

Anti-Hindu article : The story of my Sanskrit

The average Hindu reading such articles feels extremely conscious and in fact ashamed of his so called civilizational heritage....

Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard promises Narendra Modi to support International Yoga day

Washington: The first Hindu-American Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has promised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead an effort towards a...

Hindus have welcomed teaching of World Religion

Hindus have welcomed teaching of World Religions in Modesto City Schools (MCS) in California and reportedly being the only...

Hindu’s Durga Puja, Bengali style

With four days of the puja remaining, here’s where you can go to get a taste of all things...

Kazakhstan 5th World Religious Congress

Hindus have applauded Kazakhstan for planning its “5th World Religious Congress,” reportedly convening in the capital Astana on June...

Know interesting facts about Gayatri Mantra, the holiest Hindu hymn

New Delhi: Gayatri mantra is the holiest hymn in Hinduism recited by millions of Hindus every day.It is repeated during...

US Lawmaker Gifts Personalised Copy of Hindu Scripture to Indian PM Narendra Modi

Influential U.S. lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard presented a copy of Bhagavad Gita to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his...

Happy Valmiki Jayanti On 0ctober 8, 2014

October 11, 2014 Dear Friends,   Subject: Happy Valmiki Jayanti On 0ctober 8, 2014.   We hereby pay our...

Nepal & India Should Focus- the Constructive Role on Hinduism by D.R. Prasai

Nepal & India have to Focus the Constructive Role on Hinduism By Dirgha Raj Prasai Since 2006 Nepal’s situation...

In historic homeland, Pakistan’s Hindus live under constant threat

PESHAWAR Pakistan (Reuters) – Every time someone walks into his pharmacy in the volatile Pakistani city of Peshawar, Amarjeet...


​Indian Administrative Service officer prosecuted in the Madras high court for ​ hurting the feelings of Hindus

‘The Constitution allows me the Right to Freedom of Speech and Religious Freedom. But this is not religion… this...

​W​e​ A​re T​ribals ​ A​nd​ W​e W​orship G​oddess D​urga: JNU Tribal Students Forum

This piece was sent to us by a student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as part of the expose of Communist...

News Release: Sewa Day 2014: Hindu community celebrates International Day of Volunteering celebrated across USA

Sewa Day 2014: International Day of Volunteering celebrated across USA Sewa International USA celebrated “Sewa Day 2014” at over...

​Living on the edge: 30 pictures of ​Hindus & Sikhs under Pakistani fire

An injured child at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu after heavy firing by the Pakistan Rangers in...


​Yezidi Sanatan Dharma Society – Yezidis and Non-Resident Indians join hands for the Yezidi Cause

About the Authors: Nallein Satana Al-Jilwah Sowilo. She is from the Srinjar (Shinghal) province in Iraq. Right now she is in Los...

The Diwali festival: important Hindu celebration comes to Mernda

THE Diwali festival, an important Hindu celebration, is coming to Whittlesea. The festival will bring its light, colour and families...


Loudoun Board of Supervisors condemn anti-Hindu graffiti

Loudoun Board of Supervisors officially condemned the anti-Hindu vandalism in Ashburn. Supervisor Matthew Letourneau (R-Dulles) put forward a motion...

Hindu Leader Condemns D.C. Yoga Tax

Calling it a “religious infringement,” Hindu leader Rajan Zed says the Hindu community is against the so-called yoga tax...

Vedic rituals after death in Hinduism

The rituals that may be followed in Vedic religions after the death of a human being, for his or...

Indian PM Narendra Modi taking up the issue of cleanliness of Hindu’s Holy River Ganga in US

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Madison Square speech in Sanskritised Hindi, which was punctuated with shlokas and talks...

4 idols of Hindu goddess Durga vandalised in Khulna

Leaders of Puja Celebration Committee alleges police of trying to settle the matter instead of taking legal steps Miscreants...

Importance of “Dharma” & “Karma” in Hinduism

How are Dharma and karma important the hindu way of life  Karma comes from the sanskrit word karman and means action. Dharma is a word that does not...

Vol.65 – Patriots Speak : 29th Sept. – 5th Oct. 2014

​PLEASE FIND DOWNLOAD LINK FOR ATTACHED FILE BELOW:​ 65 PF Weekly Newsletter               ...

First hint of ‘life after death’ in biggest ever scientific study

Death is a depressingly inevitable consequence of life, but now scientists believe they may have found some light at...

Authorities offer reward for info on anti-Hindu graffiti in Virginia town

Washington county, Virginia: In view of a sudden spurt in anti-Hindu hate crimes, which includes a series of vandalism...

Hindus in Bangladesh Continue To Face Persecution

Come Durga Puja, the most revered festival of Bengali Hindus the desecration of the Durga idol and Mandap is a common occurrence...

Bronze statue on display at Toledo Museum of Art being returned to Government of India

A 1,000-year-old statue on display at the Toledo Museum of Art for almost a decade will be returned to...

Significance Of Sharad Purnima & Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 

Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima is a day of great significance for the Hindus. Sharad Purnima is the full...

Hindu Forum Of Europe (HFE) September Newsletter

Newsletter Sept 2014  Namaste and Jai Mataji,  we hope you are all enjoying a spiritual and inspiring Navaratri.  ...

Expand Democracy In Kashmir​: Six International Organizations Asks Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi

Roseburg, OR (USA) Sept. 27, 2014   An alliance of six international organizations has asked the Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra...

5 Hindus killed, 50 maimed by Pakistani mortar-bomb attacks on Jammu village

It was a night of horror in Arnia village of RS Pura sector in Jammu district, situated 5km from...

China President Xi’s India visit: Indian PM Modi expresses gratitude for new route to Kailash through Sikkim

NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping, “on behalf of the people of India,”...

An explanation of the Vedic class system based on the Vedic scriptures – Kamlesh Patel

Based on the Vedic scriptures of India, there is a Vedic class or social order System but there is...

Vijayadashmi Speech by RSS Sarsanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat at Nagpur

Summary of the address of Parampujya Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohanrao Bhagwat on the occasion of Sri Vijaya Dashmi – 2014...

How the Vedic Civilization has diminished and how it can be revived – EternalReligion.org

How the Vedic Civilization has diminished and how it can be revived Until around 5000 years ago: There was...

Desert and Non-Desert Ideologies – EternalReligion.org

Desert and Non-Desert Ideologies   This is a scientific analysis of how beliefs of humans are related to the...

How Lashkar, ISI tried to target Hon. Indian PM Narendra Modi’s swearing-in

‘Who in Pakistan was intending to carry out one of the most grievous acts of international terrorism just a...

Text of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s speech

We have gathered here once again after a year on this auspicious and holy occasion of Vijaya Dashami. This...

Victory Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, & Saraswati [Vedic Way To Victory !!]

Tomorrow is Vijayadasami, a day of victory for forces of divine over demonic forces. As Swami Chinmayananda said, In...

Indian Home Ministry to Grant Citizenship To Pakistani Hindus With Complete Documents

Home ministry sources said the taskforce will work to grant citizenship to all Pakistani Hindus with complete documents within...


Ekal during Kashmir Flood: Ekal Movement in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh

  Ekal during Kashmir Flood Ekal Movement in Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Ekal Vidyalaya Movement reached Jammu and Kashmir...

Christian Run Schools In India With A Hidden Agenda ?

Since Independence Christian run schools have been praised for providing a very high standard of education in India. This is...

Hindu forgetfulness over ‘ Saint’ Francis Xavier’s activities in India

Dr Koenraad Elst discusses the Hindu forgetfulness over the activities  of ‘Saint’ Francis Xavier’s who brought the Inquisition into...

Happy Dusserah And Shuvo Vijaya – Patriot Forum

October 6, 2014 Dear Friends, Subject: Happy Dusserah And Shuvo Vijaya It is, as an elder-brother like friend once,...

Vol.64 – Patriots Speak:22-28 September 2014

Dear Enlightened Readers, Jai Mata Di! Durga Puja has started and we offer our respectful ‘Pronam’ to Maa Durga!...

Attacks on Hindus during the period – 7th to 20th September 2014

September 8 : Christian missionaries from tribal areas of Ranchi (Jharkhand) and Bengal have now undertaken translation of Bible in...

Hindus commend religious instruction in California’s Modesto City Schools

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that teaching of semester-long religion to ninth...

Modi Gets Hindu’s Holy Book “GITA” as a Gift

NEW YORK: The Prime minister Narendra Modi has, so far, been gifting foreign leaders with copies of Bhagvad Gita...

Shambhala Hindu’s Meditation Center of San Francisco

Venue website  Venue Type  Religious Organization Neighborhood South of Market Hours Tuesday evenings: 7 pm – 9 pm Wednesday evenings: 7 pm...

Lajja’ reminds Bangladesh that it failed to protect Hindus

I wrote Lajja when I saw Muslim fundamentalists in Bangladesh attack Hindus. It all happened during December 1992. The Hindu fundamentalists...

Hindus Critical Of Westerfeld’s Novel “Afterworlds”

Hindus are critical of bestselling author Scott Westerfeld’s new novel “Afterworlds”, arguing that it trivializes the Hindu god of...

Ninth Hindu Mandir Executives Conference Concludes

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, September 26, 2014 (HMEC): Over 200 adult and youth delegates representing over 85 Mandirs (Temples) and Hindu...


Role of Tulsidas in Hindu Renaissance

Tulsidas appeared at a time when the Hindu society was groping in dark and was losing luster of life....


Hindu festival taking place in Plymouth

The Rathayatra Chariot Festival is taking place in Plymouth city centre. The annual Hindu event, which celebrates the Lord...

Request to Readers, Well-Wishers and Seekers of HJS for help

Request to Readers, Well-Wishers and Seekers for help ! Content Sincere thanks to our readers for giving spontaneous response...

Plans to convert Pennsylvania country club banquet site to Hindu temple 

Lower Saucon Township in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania (USA) reportedly might have a Hindu temple in the future. According...

Concept of Hinduism Sandhyopasna

Dear Readers, Namaste ! Sandhyopasana is the daily religious practice of the Hindus whose investiture with the holy thread...

Durga Puja and our religious sentiment

Hindu religious festivals are famous worldwide for their colourfulness, and even with our diminishing numbers we celebrate those festivals...

Labour leader Ed Miliband joins Harrow’s Navratri celebrations

Leader of the Labour party Ed Miliband called for fair funding for councils when he joined Hindus from across...

Happy Vijayadashami

VIJAYADASHAMI, also known as Dashahara, Navratri and Durgotsav, marks the culmination of the 10-day celebration of Durga Puja, the...

PM Modi to Meet Tulsi Gabbard, First Hindu American in US Congress

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: Among the host of high profile personalities to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his New York visit...

HINDUS WILL CELEBRATE SHARAD NAVRATRI FOR THE NEXT NINE DAYS

Literally translated as “nine nights” from the original Sanskrit, Sharad Navratri is a huge Hindu celebration that is dedicated...

Deepavali falls on Oct 22 not Oct 23, says Hindu Sangam

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Deepavali this year falls on October 22, the Malaysia Hindu Sangam said today. Its...

Hindus Upset With Upcoming Art Show Opening In Argentina

Hindus are upset with an upcoming art show opening in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on October 11 depicting iconic Barbie...

Indonesian puppetry and a festival of West Javanese culture come to Freer/Sackler

Dancers from the Indonesian College of the Arts performing the Butterfly Dance for Performing Indonesia: Music, Dance, and Theater...

Kullu religious body decides to continue with animal sacrifice despite HC ban

Less than a month after the Himachal Pradesh High Court banned animal sacrifice at religious places during fairs and...

Hindu communities take part in day of selfless service

The elderly and disabled were treated to a day of food, arts and crafts at an event to boost...

Help Sought for Directory of Indian Spiritual Organisations Functioning Abroad

INDIA, September 30, 2014 (Vivekananda Kendra): The booklet titled “The Global Vision and Mission of Swami Vivekananda, and how...

Dalai Lama says India a model of religious harmony

The Dalai Lama says the enduring harmony between India’s many religions is proof to the world that different communities...

Popular Swami from Europe Visiting Mexico

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, September 28, 2014: Swami Satyananda Saraswati will be visiting Mexico City, September 25th to November 30th,...

Understanding Navaratri

UNITED KINGDOM, September 26, 2014 (National Council of Hindu Temples UK): Hindu spiritual philosophy suggests that the Universe and...

Navratri mandals in Mumbai provide Wi-Fi to feature on social media

Every festive season, cultural events take the city by storm. Now, to ensure that the buzz and excitement spreads...

11 Hindu idols desecrated in Kishoreganj

At least 11 Hindu idols at five puja mandaps were desecrated by miscreants in Kishoreganj town early today ahead...

Hindus’ Success : Argentine exhibit converting Barbie into Goddess Kali…

Argentina (Latin America) : Controversial art show depicting iconic Barbie doll as figures from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Argentine...

History & Devi Durga Puja of Hindu’s in Bangladesh

History records that grand celebration of Durga Puja in present form began in late 1500s. There are many folk...

Hindus celebrate Navratri and Durga Puja festival

Navratri, held annually in honour of Hindu Goddess Durga, is celebrated over a period of nine days where thousands...


Hindus partake in cultural celebration

One of Utica’s newest refugee groups celebrated a part of Dussehra — an important Hindu festival — Thursday and...

HJS’ Success – Canadian Temple apolgises for cutting cake on Janmashtami

Janmashtami celebration by cake cutting at a Temple in Canada On August 20th 2014, alert Hindus notified Hindu Janajagruti Samiti...

Hindu’s Dandiya beats in the air

As the Navaratris roll out for 2014 , Hyderabad’s balmy nights and illuminated roads for Dasara festivities sprung to...

HINDU GROUP UPSET AT BARBIE DEPICTED AS GODDESS KALI

Hindus are upset with an upcoming art show opening in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on October 11 depicting iconic Barbie...

Honable Indian PM Modi’s Tryst with America: From Sangh Parivar Pracharak in 1990s to Indian PM

While this US visit will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first since the inglorious visa ban in 2005, he...

Hindus celebrate Nav Raatri

AS Pitri Paksha (fortnight of honouring ancestors) comes to an end, Hindus around the world will begin to celebrate...

Esoteric Hinduism and Western Esoteric Traditions

Global Esoteric Traditions Esoteric, mystical, and occult traditions have been widely connected worldwide as far back as we can...

Hiccups in Education Portend Brighter Days Ahead for Hindu Americans

Last week, the Hindu American community experienced a roller coaster ride of engagement with reforming education.In Texas, my Hindu...

Sindh govt to constitute fresh inquiry into murder of Hindu traders

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced to constitute a fresh inquiry committee under DIG Abdul Khaliq Shaikh to investigate...

Hindu’s Holy Kailash Mansarover Yatra breaks all past records

Giving a reason for officials to smile, more than 900 pilgrims have visited Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet Autonomous Region...

Hindu celebration will see a “chariot” festival in the city centre on Saturday

The Piazza will come alive this weekend for the Rathayatra Hindu celebration. The Rathayatra Chariot Festival is an annual...

History and Significance; 5 Interesting Things to Know about Hindu Festival ‘Vijaya Dashami’

Dussehra (Dasara) also known as Vijaya Dashami, Dashain or Maha Navami, is a famous Hindu festival that seeks to mainly celebrate the victory...

Killings of Hindu traders

Though our governments never fail to disappoint when it comes to catching and bringing murderers to justice, a mildly...

Hindus urge Town of Greece be more inclusive by allowing atheist invocations

Hindus have urged Town of Greece in New York to be more inclusive by allowing atheists to offer invocations...

Govt signs agreements, accepts all demands of Hindu protesters

KARACHI: A high-powered committee of the Sindh government, comprising three provincial ministers and senior government officers on Saturday night...

Re-inquiry ordered into Hindu brothers murder

KARACHI: After wrong investigation report by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hyderabad, re-inquiry has been assigned to DIG...

Under threat: SHC directs KMC to submit report on Hindu temple

KARACHI:  The Sindh High Court (SHC) ordered the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) authorities to submit a report on the...

Ekal Austin Impacts 117 Villages & 2000 Children

Rhythmic drizzling rain, melodious music, and sumptuous banquet dinner made for a perfect evening with loved ones on Saturday...

Lord Ganesha figure immersed in Pattaya Bay

Followers of the Hindu and Buddhist god Ganesha capped a 15-day festival with a ceremony lowering a statue of...

Bovine lounge in comfort at Hindu-run cow sanctuary in Bangor

An immense cow named Vedanta, head hanging over a fence, drools from both sides of his mouth, anticipating a...

Radical Islamic preacher Anjem Choudary released from custody

Radical preacher Anjem Choudary has been released from police custody after being arrested on suspicion of being a member...

Navratri 2014: Hindus Celebrate The Mother Goddess During The Festival Of Nine Nights

Navratri is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin. In 2014, Navratri starts on September 25 and lasts until October...

Hindu’s Holy Temple Tirumala Tirupati, hallmark of spirituality

Tirumala: “Venkatadri Samam Sthanam Brahmande Naasti Kinchanah, Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavisyati.” There is no place in...

Hindu idols desecrated in Bangladesh’s Natore area

Dhaka, Sept.19 (ANI): Hindu idols have reportedly been desecrated at a temple in Bangladesh’s Natore area weeks before the...

Derogatory Graffiti Targeting Hindus Found in Loudoun County

Police are investigating a series of vandalism cases, some of which contain discriminatory language against Hindus. Vidya Nair said...

All-out preparation taken to celebrate Durga Puja 

For the last 12 days, Ruhidas Pal and his assistants did not get a chance to catch their breath....

Let’s Get Deep Into The Past with Anti-Hindu Rajdeep Sardesai

Rajdeep Sardesai was slapped/manhandled in Madison Square on Sunday and the entire microblogging site Twitter immediately split into two halves – #RajdeepSlapped...

How the Vedic Civilization has diminished and how it can be revived

How the Vedic Civilization has diminished and how it can be revived Until around 5000 years ago: • There...

Hindu community ends protest

KARACHI: The government accepted the demands of the Hindu community in the early hours of Sunday after which the...

Govt signs agreements, accepts all demands of Hindu protesters

KARACHI: A high-powered committee of the Sindh government, comprising three provincial ministers and senior government officers on Saturday night...

BYU quiz to reveal ones Hindu deity traits

The Museum of Art of Mormon-run Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo (Utah) has launched a “quiz” on its...

DCF Thakkar family initiative at UCI for Hindu Studies

About the Project The University of California, offers a Religious Studies program through its School of Humanities. However, these...

Website features images of Hindu Deities for commercial gain

On May 17th, 2014, alert Hindus notified Forum for Hindu Awakening (FHA) (a devout Hindu organization registered in US)...

HJS’ National Guide’s recent Nepal visit – A Brief Report

Man will behave like animal if he drifts away from Dharma !  – H.H. Dr. Charudatt Pingle, National guide,...

Navaratri Fast, a Nine Day Observance begins in Trinadad and Tobago

PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, September 24, 2014 ( by Paras Ramoutar for HPI): Religious leaders see the urgent need...

The Police in San Luis Practice Yoga for Stress

SAN LUIS, ARGENTINA, September 8, 2014 (La Nacion): With support from the Ministry of Education of the province of...

‘Barbie-fication of Kali is wrong’: Outrage at artist’s Barbie doll of Hindu God

Artists have caused mass controversy after creating a Barbie in the image of the Hindu Goddess Kali. The two...

Hon. Indian PM Narendra Modi, the Social Media

Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, in August. Among political leaders, he ranksbehind only Barack Obama in number of fans...

Pennsylvania’s “Laxmi Cow Sanctuary” has cows with names like ‘Vedanta’

There is a “Cow Sanctuary” in Bangor (Pennsylvania). Known as Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary, whose tagline is “Promoting Love and...

Attend Garba Raas Dance During The Hindu Holiday Of Navratri

From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, Hindus across the world will be celebrating Navratri. The holiday honors nine different forms...

Police detain a Hindu in custody without any reason and beat him up brutally

There is no alternative to establishment of Hindu Rashtra by electing righteous rulers for protection of Hindus all over the...

Website “Cyber Temples of Gods” blasphemes Goddess Lakshmi

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has received complaints from Hindus about a website called “Cyber Temples of Gods” which shows a...

BYU opens Hindu-themed ‘Loving Devotion’

Folks visiting BYU’s Museum of Art for the first time may be a bit surprised to discover a colorful...

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to effect changes in darshan patterns during Brahmotsavam

Tirumala: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is all set to effect changes in the darshan patterns during the nine-day annual Brahmotsavam slated...

Dharma studies to be established in berkeley

SIMI VALLEY, CA – The SoCal based Dharma Civilization Foundation (DCF) and the Berkeley-based Graduate Theological Union (GTU) have...

Preparations for Hindu’s Kate Festival in Vietnam

VIETNAM, (Muinetourism). Kate Festival 2014 (commemorating the dead and honoring heroes) will officially take place from the 22nd to...

Hindus protest lack of progress in Umerkot killings case

KARACHI: A large number of Hindus from various districts of Sindh gathered to protest in front of Karachi Press Club...

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Narendra Modi’s accession to power has not entirely ended the international campaign against him, witness the petition (with most...

Youth with a Mission spreading hatred against Hinduism in India – Organised Christian Missionary Racket

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a massive missionary organization based out of the US and now spans across continents. It...

A Second Request: Did you Study Indian History and Hinduism in California During 6th Grade? If So, We’d Like to Hear from You.

KAUAI, HAWAII, September 25, 2014 (HPI): As readers may know, the California State Board of Education’s Instructional Quality Commission...

Various Hindu Marriage Rituals and Ceremonies

According to Hindu Shastra, a Hindu  wedding  is  not only  the system of exchanging of vows or rings but...

Hindu idols desecrated in Natore

Miscreants attacked a temple in Baraigram upazila of Natore and desecrated Hindu idols last night, weeks ahead of the...

Bells fall silent: Fearful, Mari Mata temple’s worshippers stay away

KARACHI: Mari Mata mandir and its idols have welcomed worshippers for over a century. But now, the small temple lies...

Durga Puja begins today

The five-day Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of Hindus, begins today with Mahashashthi. This year Mohanabami, alongside Bijoya...

Sciences of the Ancient Hindus- A new book by Dr. Alok Kumar

Author bio.:-  Office: Department of Physics State University of New York Oswego, New York 13126. 315-312-2695 alok.kumar@oswego.edu Education: Ph.D.,...


Major Writers Festival in Indonesia to honor Hindu goddess Saraswati

The 11th Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, said to be Southeast Asia’s most renowned literary and cultural event, being...

Swami Chinmayanand’s speech at the Suvarna Jayanti celeberations of VHP (​Video: 40 Min)

English Version of Swami Chinmayanand’s speech on the occasion of 50 Years of VHP:-   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h0S0wQZNtU&feature=youtu.be    

India puts spacecraft into orbit around Mars

NEW DELHI –  India triumphed in its first interplanetary mission, placing a satellite into orbit around Mars on Wednesday...


Indian police arrests Sufi Muslim Cleric for insulting remarks on Hindu tradition

The Muslim cleric who offered Narendra Modi a skullcap three years ago was on Tuesday arrested for allegedly describing...

Hindus demand steps to recover temples from illegal occupation 

In the press conference, speakers urged the government to increase grants and facilities in the temples Members of Hindu...

Civil society to protest against Hindu murders tomorrow

KARACHI: Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) and Pakistan Dalit Solidarity Network (PSDN) on Thursday endorsed and...

Festival Parade of Palermo’s Hindus

PALERMO, ITALY, August 31, 2014 (Repubblica Palermo): The Vinayakar Chathurthy holy day was celebrated yesterday by hundreds of Sri...

Prambanan: The Exotic Hindu Temple

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Poetry session at Hindu temple relocated after protest

PESHAWAR:  The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Archaeology and Museums was compelled to change the venue of a poetry session at...

Demand For Resignation of Hindu Girls College Manager After Teenage Suicide

The suicide case of the 13 year old girl of the Hindu Girls College has triggered a number of reactions among...

Hans Henrich Hock – A Scholar Lying Through His Teeth

A Scholar Lying Through His Teeth Hans Henrich Hock, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics and Sanskrit at the University of...

USHA to Hold Community Reception in New Jersey to Spread Awareness About Anti Hindu and Anti India Groups in USA

For Immediate Release September 22, 2014 USHA to Hold Community Reception in New Jersey to Spread Awareness About Anti Hindu...

Ancient international centre of Hindu learnings Nalanda University reopens after 800 years

Nalanda University, an ancient international centre of learning in Bihar has re-opened its gates for students after 800 years....

Indian Hindu body calls for keeping Muslims out of Navratri’s Garba events

Hindu organisations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), have made elaborate arrangements to keep Muslims in Godhra out of...

After BJP MLA’s call for ban on Muslim men in garbas, orders go out: no ID cards, no entry

Barely days after a BJP MLA said that Muslim men should not be allowed to enter garba venues and that their...

On mission to kill Punjab Hindu leaders – Babbar Khalsa International de facto chief arrested

CHANDIGARH: Lahore-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist outfit’s de facto chief Ratandeep Singh, who had only last year replaced...

Indian State TV Doordarshan joining Radical Islamists In Erasing Hindu Imprints In Kashmir

DD joins radicalised bandwagon in erasing Hindu imprints in Kashmir Posted date: September 12, 2014 Distorting historical landmarks: Is it...

Role of Hindu temples in India for social change

Hinduism is homogeneous and all the philosophies of Hinduism are interlinked.Different philosophies ,born out of one philosophy is prescribed  to...

Statement of Dr. Jagan Kaul, the Diversity-USA Chief on Kashmiri Hindu Martyrs Day

Statement of Dr. Jagan Kaul, the Diversity-USA Chief on Kashmiri Hindu Martyrs Day  Roseburg, OR, USA September 14         On...

Sanjiva Narasimha Appadoo “Protection of Cows in Mauritius” – Savetemples Short Film Festival 2014

  Vedic culture, Hindu as it is widely known to day is the only one that went far ahead...

“What is Religion good for” – Maria Wirth

In many parts of Europe, religion has become an important topic only in the last few decades. In the...

Longer Sanskrit News Bulletins on AIR and DD News

Petition Background (Preamble): AIR and DD News in India have two five minute and one five minute Sanskrit news...

Appeal from Bangladesh: Help recover Holy Land of Kanto Jew Temple in Dinajpur

REQUEST FOR RECOVERY OF THE HOLY LAND OF KANTO JEW TEMPLE (DEBOTTOR PROPERTY) IN DINAJPUR, BANGLADESH AN EARNEST REQUEST...


Briefing Document (For UK Members of Parliament) “The plight of Kashmiri Pandits/Hindus”​

Indo European Kashmir Forum (IEKF) TELEPHONE: 07886 439 506 EMAIL: bhank17@live.co.uk President: Krishna Bhan Briefing Document (For UK Members...

Conference on the Plight of Kashmiri Pandits/Hindus At the Houses of Parliament UK

Indo European Kashmir Forum (IEKF) TELEPHONE: 07886 439 506                 EMAIL: bhank17@live.co.uk   President: Krishna Bhan PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate...

Book Release – Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom By Dr. Hiro G. Badlani

Although the idea of writing this book was germinated when Dr Badlani was still in India, the main writing...

​The Colonial Native Vs The Hindu Dr. David Frawley, (American Institute of Vedic Studies, New Mexico)

​​The Colonial Native Vs The Hindu ​​ Dr. David Frawley, (American Institute of Vedic Studies, New Mexico) A defeatist...



Hindu Community Needs to Help the Monkeys of Mauritius

Lord Hanuman is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu religion and is worshipped as a symbol...

The Hindu Temple And Human Rights In Bangladesh

Bangladesh was born to be a Bengali nation-State out of Islamic Republic of Pakistan by the sacrifices of Bengali...

Last among equals?: Hindus in Gracey Lines face eviction, razing of temple

RAWALPINDI:  Remove the white part of the national flag if you cannot give minorities justice, a Hindu resident of...

Hindu Festival Kumbh Mela

Pan Nalin’s “Faith Connections” is not the first documentary to take a camera on a pilgrimage to the Kumbh Mela festival in India....

State Board of Education asked to recognize five more Hindu holidays

MILLBURN — While parents in Millburn are circulating petitions in an attempt to have school closed on a variety of...

Local Artistes Help Focus Support on Sewa, Internationally and at Home

HOUSTON: In a departure from its programs of the last two years which featured artistes who toured the US...

Hinduism and Nature

Hinduism is a religion that is very near to nature. It asks its followers to see God in every...

Hindu community demands 3-day Durga Puja holiday

Members of the Hindu community at a human chain in Dhaka on Friday demanded a three-day government holiday during...

Significance of The Three Gunas In Hinduism

Hinduism is one of the most profound religions on the globe and has numerous concepts that attest its validity...

‘Chattambi Swamikal Made Vedas Accessible to the Common People’

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chattambi Swamikal’s greatest contribution to society in general and Hinduism in particular was his bold decision to challenge...

Radha Krishna Hindu Temple opens in Germany’s Bielefeld 

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple has opened in Bielefeld in Germany after Kumbabishekam ceremonies. This Temple started construction in January 2013....

‘Rashtriya Dharmasabha, Nepal’ is HJS of Nepal – Dr. Madhav Bhattarai

Kathmandu (Nepal) – Science of measuring time/ period is a gift of Hindu Dharma to the world, stated H.H. (Dr.)...

Top 40 Short Films and Documentaries on Hindu Temples and Gomata are presented

Videos of top 40 Short Films and Documentaries on Hindu Temples and Gomata are presented; share the treasure with all our...

Follow Swami Vivekanada’s message to avert acts like 9/11: Modi

NEW DELHI: If Swami Vivekananda’s message of universal brotherhood been followed by the world, history would not have witnessed...

Pakistani Sikhs threaten countrywide protest against killings

ISLAMABAD: Sikhs in Pakistan have held a protest march and threatened to launch a countrywide agitation if the government...

Hindu Temple to develop new banquet hall

Hindu Temple and Cultural Center (HTCC) of Orangeburg (South Carolina, USA) has reportedly purchased a former Ford dealership and...

Pakistani Hindus threaten agitation against ‘targeted killings’

Sikhs in Pakistan have held a protest march and threatened to launch a countrywide agitation if the government fails...

Hindu devotees in Allahabad take holy dip in Ganges for salvation of ancestors’ souls

Members of a panic-stricken Hindu family stand in front of their house vandalised by a gang of extortionists at...

Properties of Hindus war booty, belong to Muslims

A prosecution witness yesterday said war crimes accused Abdul Jabbar, during the Liberation War, termed freedom fighters, supporters of...

Hindu Temple to transform ex-auto dealership into meeting facilities

Orangeburg Hindus have purchased a former car dealership with plans to develop banquet facilities for both public and temple...

Durga Puja preparations

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New York : Protest against Jackson Heights Merchants Association’s way of celebrating Diwali

New York Diwali celebration far from the roots of Diwali – Forum For Hindu Awakening New York (United States)...

Success of Hindu Unity : SheepStop, removes T-shirts denigrating Hindu sages

Recent updates regarding the issue of Sheepstop denigrating Hindu Sages through its T-shirts … Hindus have registered their protests...

Hidden Secrets of Hindus Extracting Source of Energies in Temples, Vedic Knowledge at its Best

The religious texts of the Vedic Period provide evidence for the use of large numbers. By the time of...

Protest rally against the demolition of Shiva temple in Kathmandu

Kathmandu (Nepal) – Hindu Jagaran Nepal had organized a protest rally against Shiva temple demolition in Kirtipur by new Christian...

62 Patriot Forum Newsletter- 8-14 Sept 14

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OFBJP Canada Toronto Presents memorandum for Dual Citizenship to Indian Diaspora

Prabhari Dr. Rajesh Shukla Shukla_rajesh@hotmail.com   Conveners Dr. Azad K. Kaushik Dr. Shivendra Dwivedi Sh. Shiv Bhasker Sh. Aditya ...

The case for a Hindu India – Barry Nirmal

By Barry Nirmal The recent statement of a leader of RSS, the ruling BJP’s ideological mentor, is interesting. At...

Thailand Government released new Postage Stamps on Hindu Deities

Government of Thailand released remarkable new edition of stamps depicting the Hindu Deities, which will definitely delight the hearts...

Yezidi Genocide

It has been estimated that 23 million Yezidis have been killed by Moslems and their other self-proclaimed enemies during...

With Bells and Bananas, a Time to Worship Hindu’s Lord Ganesh

Dr. Uma Mysorekar lifted the coconut above her head and dashed it against the gray granite floor of the...

Hindu temple in New Jersey is one of the largest in America  

Faithful Hindus are flocking to a newly-dedicated temple in New Jersey to see God face to face. The BAPS Shri...

Historic Hindu temple’s days may be numbered in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: The 79-year-old Maharishi Valmik Swamiji Mandir in Chaklala Cantonment may become a casualty of development work planned in...

A film fest highlights conditions of Hindu temples

Hyderabad: A unique international film festival here brought into focus the dilapidated condition of Hindu temples in India, highlighting...

Historic Hindu temple facing demolition in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A historic Hindu temple in Pakistan’s garrison city of Rawalpindi is facing demolition to make way for barracks...

Be firm in demanding your rights: Bangladesh PM to Hindu community

Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked minority Hindu community in Bangladesh to be firm in demanding their rights and...

Worldwide cebelrated Ganesha Chaturthi by Hindus

Last weekend, millions of South Asians the world over, including Toronto, welcomed one of the most celebrated, loved, revered...

Hindu festival celebrated in Seychelles

The Seychelles Hindu community, locals, and tourists gathered in front of the Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple last Friday night for...

Association offers to help manage Hindu burial sites in Selangor

The Malaysian Indian Burial Site Management Association has offered to assist the Selangor Government to manage Hindu burial sites...

Hindus from across Berkshire will celebrate Sharad Utsav next month

Bengali Cultural Society, Reading is the festival of Sharad Utsav from October 2 to 5, at Rivermead Leisure Centre...

HINDU PRAYERS CANCELLED IN SRI LANKA DUE TO GOVERNMENT THREATS: TGTE

Hindus in Sri Lanka were forced to cancel their prayers due to threats and intimidation by the Sri Lankan...

Temple demolition: Pakistani Hindus seek redress

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) — As Pakistani authorities are all set to raze a 79-year-old temple in Rawalpindi,...

Home Ministry task force to monitor giving citizenship to Pakistan, Bangladesh Hindus

NEW DELHI: As a first step to grant Indian citizenship to nearly one lakh Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh, the...

Digital Hinduism Academic Anthology call for papers

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2014 (Press Release): In this anthology edited by Vamsee Juluri and Murali Balaji, we seek...

Xi may offer India new route for Hindu’s Kailash Mansarover Yatra

In a major political gesture, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to announce the opening of a new safe...

Sunnyvale Hindu Temple Holds First Ever Krishna Leela

Sunnyvale, Calif. — Hundreds of Indian Americans and others thronged the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple’s first ever Krishna Leela event...

Khindri Ancient Hindu temples in Pakistan facing destruction

The All India Brahmin Sabha Punjab Unit at Ferozepur in its meeting under the presidentship of Hari Ram Khindri...

Mars in Hinduism

In Hindu mythology, the planet Mars is known as Mangala. Hindus believed in the existence of nine planets called Navagraha....

Hindus welcome return of stolen Lord Shiva statues to India

SINGAPORE: Hindus have welcomed Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s gesture of returning back to India on Friday the 900-years-old...

Pet canards about Hindus and secularism exposed

There are frequent surveys in the news media about the best schools and colleges. They rank the schools and...

WHY I LOVE INDIA: Maria Wirth

India has undoubtedly a lot of problems. She has a huge population and comparatively little space for it. Many...


Hindus to mark Lord Ganesha’s birthday in Ajax

DURHAM — Members of an Ajax-based Hindu temple will be gathering this weekend to celebrate the birthday of Lord...

Celebrating Ganesh, The Remover Of Obstacles

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival, celebrated by most Hindus throughout the world in honor of the deity, Shri...

Marble statue of Hindu Lord Shiva consecrated

A huge 4.5m-high white marble statue of Hindu Lord Shiva has been consecrated and unveiled in Minto, a suburb...

Mandir celebrates 100 years of Ganesha Utsav

It was a time of famine and no money to return to their homeland when villagers, living in an...

Hindu Community to Host Mega Health Fair

The Hindu Community and Cultural Center of Livermore (Shiva Vishnu Temple) will be conducting a Mega Health Fair on...

Hindu festival celebrates birth of Lord Ganesh

This week, Hindus around the world celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring the religion’s most memorable god. The festival commemorates the...

Hindu Today Editorial – Februray Edition

Dear Readers, In a world of cynical 24 hour media news cycles Hindu Today strives to be a voice...

Hindu’s Lord Ganesha Visarjan celebrated worldwide

THOUSANDS of people turned out to the country’s biggest festival celebrating the Hindu god Ganesh. More than 10,000 Hindus...

Radha Krishna Hindu Temple opens in Germany’s Bielefeld 

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple has opened in Bielefeld in Germany after Kumbabishekam ceremonies. This Temple started construction in...

Hinduism

Hinduism is the dominant religion of the Indian subcontinent, and consists of many diverse traditions. It includes Shaivism,Vaishnavism and Shaktism among numerous other traditions, and a wide...

Hindu’s holy Kailash Mansarover Yatra breaks all past records

Giving a reason for officials to smile, more than 900 pilgrims have visited Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet Autonomous Region...

Hindu Mohajote pushes for 3-day Durga Puja holiday

Leaders of Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote (BJHM) on Friday renewed their demand for a three-day government holiday during Durga...

Hindu festival celebrated in Seychelles

The Seychelles Hindu community, locals, and tourists gathered in front of the Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple last Friday night for...

Hindu’s celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with colorful procession through the streets

CATANIA, SICILY, September 1, 2014 (CTZEN–translated from Italian): The Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the son of...

Thousands Come to Altare Ashram to Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

ALTARE, ITALY, august 31,2014 (La Stampa–translated from Italian): Over two thousand Hindu devotees and a large number of dignitaries...

Note on Hindus In Need To Grow In Number

Note on Hindus In Need To Grow In Number We will first detail the facts on which this rather unusual statement...

Ganesha Temples In Indonesia

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the biggest festivals held every year in Maharashtra. The Ganesh itself that makes this...

Hindu Samhati Rally on 16th August, 2014

A few glimpses of Hindu Samhati rally organized on 16th August, 2014 to observe the “Great Calcutta Killing” in...

Hindu Samhati Rally of 16th August covered worldwide

The event organized by Hindu Samhati at Kolkata on 16th August, 2014 to observe the ‘Great Calcutta Killing” of 1946...

Pakistani Hindus organise rally demanding Indian citizenship

Rajkot: Around 200 families of Pakistani Hindus, who have migrated here, today staged a demonstration and demanded Indian citizenship saying...

Hon. Indian PM Narendra Modi uses Hindu’s Spiritual heritage to win Japan

Continuing his drive to put India’s Hindu heritage to use in matters of foreign policy, Narendra Modi gifted the...

Lottery to decide participants at Honable Indian Prime Minister Modi’s public reception in New York

A lottery system would decide the participants who would get to attend the public reception of Prime Minister Narendra...

Pakistani Hindus Organise Rally Demanding Indian Citizenship

Around 200 families of Pakistani Hindus, who have migrated here, today staged a demonstration and demanded Indian citizenship saying...

India’s Meenakshi Amman Temple Brings An Ancient Religion Alive In Brilliant Colors

Photographs can hardly do justice to the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a Hindu temple in Madurai, India, dedicated to the...

RSS magazines discuss ‘love jihad’

Within a fortnight of the BJP dropping plans to discuss “love jihad” at its UP state executive meeting, two...

Subramanian Swamy argues against Government Control on Hindu Temples

In the wake of controversy over Andhra Pradesh Government taking over the control of Tirumala Temple, the Jijnasa and the Hindu...

Bhagavad Gita is a formidable weapon against Adharma

In a profound gesture reflecting India’s timeless and rich philosophical repository, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, presented copies of the...

Subramanian Swamy: Tirupati temple should not be managed by the Government

In a controversial move, the State Government of Andhra Pradesh on August 25 constituted a Specified Authority to manage...

Al-Qaida wants to portray Hon. Indian PM Narendra Modi as enemy of Islam: US analyst

Al-Qaida, which has announced the creation of a separate wing for India, wants to portray Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Kashmiri Hindu migrants rehab: Hon. Indian Home minister Rajnath writes to J& K Govt. seeking land

Taking a step towards bringing back the Kashmiri Pandits who had migrated from the Valley after the militancy in...

Millat Bedari Muhim Committee targets renowned Hindu leader Yogi Adityanath

ALIGARH:  A body of Muslim intellectuals has demanded action against BJP MP Yogi Adityanath accusing him of trying to disturb...

Indian Home ministry constitutes task force to facilitate citizenship to Pakistani Hindus

NEW DELHI: Seeking to facilitate Pakistani Hindus wanting to stay back in India for fear of religious persecution back...

Al-Qaeda threat – A solution from Bhagwad Gita

There is a small hillock in the plot on which my house stands. A few years ago, the place...

Hindu’s Lord Ganesha Stamp outside India

Devotion to the elephant-headed god is not limited to India. A number of countries, including the U.S., Thailand, and...

Sacred festival: Hindus celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi pooja in Karachi

KARACHI: The Hindus of Karachi held a pooja for Lord Gahesha Chaturta in temples across the city on Friday and...

Huge 4.5m Hindu’s Lord Shiva statue unveiled near Sydney

Huge 4.5m-high white marble statue of Hindu Lord Shiva has been consecrated and unveiled in Minto, a suburb of Sydney...

Hindus want FIBA to lift headgear ban

Hindus are asking International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to lift its headgear ban, which they say smelled of intolerance and...

New Hindu Chaplain at Michigan’s Oakwood Hospital

Dearborn, MI (PRWEB) August 08, 2014 Shama Mehta didn’t expect her life to change the day she interviewed for...

Sanatan Dharma Scholarships

FLORIDA, U.S., August 29, 2014 (Sharma Tadepalli): HMEC 2014 Orlando, Florida invites students from State of Florida to apply...

Hindu Devotees Celebrate Hindu Festival in Yangon, Myanmar

YANGON, MYANMAR, April 3, 2014 (EN): Vivid slideshow at “source” of Hindu devotees celebrating a Hindu festival in Yangon,...

Hindus urge Latter-day Saints to reconsider the ordination of women

Hindus have urged The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and its President Thomas S. Monson to...

Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with prayers

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — One of the most popular and joyous religious holidays of the Hindu year, Ganesh Chaturthi, will be...

Bangladesh Hindu’s ‘Rights And Reality’ In The Republic

The collective dream of liberation was for the establishment of democracy in the country, and it has to be...

The Hindus facing eviction by Pakistan’s army

A poor Hindu community is facing eviction from an area in Pakistan’s garrison city of Rawalpindi where its members...

​The First Akhandh Paath in China

This is Dharamjot Kaur, a Chinese lady who sent her daughter last August to Miri Piri Academy in India,...

Al-Qaida announces India wing, renews loyalty to Taliban chief

DUBAI: Al-Qaida leader Ayman al Zawahri on Wednesday announced the formation of an Indian branch of his militant group...

Celebrating god time, Hindu’s festival Ganesh Chaturthi

Once again, it is Ganesha Chaturthi, or puja, that honours Lord Ganesha who symbolises god as the remover of...

After death story of VHP’s Acharya Giriraj Kishore

After the demise of Vishwa Hindu Parishad patriarch Acharya Giriraj Kishore, his body was donated to Army College of...

The History of Conspiracy against Hinduism: Dirgha Raj Prasai

Hindu Kingdom and Constitutional Monarchy Must be Restored in Nepal By Dirgha Raj Prasai Why have activities of foreign...

Hindu Kingdom and Constitutional Monarchy Must be Restored in Nepal: Dirgha Raj Prasai

The History of Conspiracy against Hinduism By Dirgha Raj Prasai Two Hundred years ago, the greatKing Prithvi Narayan Shah...

Hindu and Hinduism Is the Foundation of Human Civilization: Dirgha Raj Prasai

Hindu and Hinduism Is the Foundation of Human Civilization By Dirgha Raj Prasai      The world has bestowed high importance of...

RSS leader hacked to death in Kerala’s Kannur district

A district-level RSS leader was hacked to death at Kannur in Kerala on Monday morning. The victim, identified as...

​Shakti Peetha-Maha Shakti Peetha -Adi Shakti Peetha​ [PDF Free Download]

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Gita is India’s biggest gift to the World: Hon. Indian PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Crediting common people for the close relations between India and Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday...

Speech of Barry Nirmal at Hindu Memorial Day on August 16, 2014 in Houston

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Honorable Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Toji temple in Kyoto, Japan

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Pakistani Hindus want temples repaired

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Facebook Page Lauched: Save India From Christian Conversions

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Dear Enlightened Readers, At a time when serious initiatives were being undertaken by the Government of India to move...

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Hindu community asked from Heinz Australia to apologise for hurting their sentiments

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Misuse of Hindu Deities’ pictures by Om Shanti Clothing in Florida

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India Day, Friday Aug 15, 2013, 8.30 AM, Legislative Chambers, Mineola

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Islamic Intel. Agency ISI plans to use US, UN to tar Hon’ble Indian PM Narendra Modi

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Temple vandalized in Walton County

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