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A Tribute To Gandhi’ 150th Birth Anniversary: Paras Ramoutar
A Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on His 150 th Birthday, Oct. 2, 2019—GANDHI AND THE INDIAN DIASPORA (This article...
[GHHF] Letter to Chief Minister Sri Jagan Mohan Reddy: Don’t Meddle in Hindu Temples and don’t Exploit Hindu Dharma
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco Texas USA 75035; Door # 19-41-S3-1406/16; KBR Brindavanam; Sumanth Home, Kaikala...
Thousands of Ganesha Statues Immersed in Bay of Bengal
CHENNAI, INDIA, September 9, 2019 (Deccan Chronicle): More than 2,300 Lord Vinayaka statues – worshipped in different parts of...
Mumbai : Mumbai Bajrang Dal unit begins juhu beach clean – up drive after Ganpati Visarjan,pictures on Hello Mumbai
Special Correspondent / Mumbai On the second day of Ganpati Visarjan, on 13th September, morning and evening in Juhu...
PM Modi Gift To Hindu Migrants In Gujarat Is Citizenship
PRIME MINISTER s’ GIFT TO HINDU MIGRANTS @ GUJARAT INDIAN CITIZENSHIP On tuesday (26.08.2019) there is hustle & bustle...
Tackling induced religious conversions – Rajesh Singh
The Dalai Lama criticised the overzealousness of Christian missionaries in Asia to convert members of other faiths. “In …...
Two Nation Theory Has Failed, Not Died: Why Indian Foreign Policy Needs To Address Hindu Persecution Head-On
Representative Image (Source: @UdayMahurkar/Twitter) A recent comment by US President Donald Trump calling Kashmir a religious issue between Hindus and Muslims...
NDTV CEO Suparna Singh forced to resign after I&B Ministry caught her holding US Citizenship
Discontent grows against demolition spree near Odisha’s Jagannath temple
Since August 27, the Puri district administration is on a demolition spree of old structures within 75 metres radius...Tirupati goes the extra mile, makes ‘recyclable’ idols
An idol made of two lakh bangles at Thummalagunta . Made of bangles & copra, these idols need...
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...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: What is the story behind the tradition of Ganesh visarjan?
Ganesh visarjanGanesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most celebrated festivals of the Hindus that...
Say Howdy to Modi in Houston this September
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Houston, Texas to attend an Indian-American community summit hosted by the Texas...
Puducherry – Vedanta Scholar Swami Thathvabodhananda Brutally Murdered
Noted saint and philosopher Swami Thathvabodhananda was beaten to death by unknown assailants at his apartment complex in Puducherry...
Archbishop Justin Welby visits India .. good or bad?
The list of colonial atrocites inflicted upon India by Anglicans during the time of British Occupied Bharat (B.O.B.) continues...
Condolence Message from Center of Hindu Empowerment On The Unfortunate Demise Of Senior BJP Leader Shri. Arun Jaitley
Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
Shobhaa De: First in a long list to be exposed by Pakistan – Ashish Shukla
Posted on Aug 22, 2019 by VOI Shobhaa De, a regular columnist in Times of India, has been called out by...
Kashmir as an allegory of pathological minorityism – Valson Thampu
Posted on Aug 20, 2019 by VOI The plight of religious minorities in India is a silent tragedy of vast human...
Take action against NSUI karyakartas, who blackened the Veer Savarkar’s statue
The ABVP has recently erected combined statues of veer Savarkar, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Martyr Bhagat Singh in...
Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla to build 100 high-tech gaushalas in Madhya Pradesh
Building new gaushalas in MP was one of the main promises made by the Congress ahead of the Assembly...
Hindu-Muslim marriage not valid: Supreme Court
Supreme Court New Delhi: A marriage of a Hindu woman with a Muslim man is not a “regular or valid”...
Isro scientists superstitious, follow Rahu Kaalam, unlucky 13 before rocket launch: Former official
Prior to every rocket mission, ISRO officials pray at the famed Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh....
Nag Panchami: Monday, 5 August
The Nag Panchami or festival of snakes is celebrated on the fifth day of the moonlit fortnight in the...
Over 144,000 Pilgrims Perform Amarnath Yatra in First 11 Days
JAMMU, INDIA, July 12, 2019 (Canindia): 144,058 pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra since it started on July...
Amarnath Yatra Suspended from Jammu Due to Separatist-Sponsored Strike in Kashmir
JAMMU, INDIA, July 13, 2019 (Hindu Jagruti): Pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath was suspended for Saturday as...
Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Commences
Rajan Gandhi With annual Holy Yatra starting on 1st July it’s time for salvation and nirvana, as whole Jammu...
All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) condemns the gruesome terrorist attack in Anantnag,Kashmir
All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) condemns the gruesome terrorist attack in Anantnag District of South Kashmir, claimed by Al-Umar...
Prof. Venkatesh Abdeo’s Hindu Empowerment Legacy Will Inspire Generations to Never Give Up: Rahul Chandra
Prof Venkatesh Abdeo, Central General Secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) passed away in Pune, Mahrastra earlier this week after...
Vat Savitri Vrat 2019: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Vrat Katha to celebrate festival of married women
This year, Vat Savitri Vrat 2019 will be celebrated on June 3 by women in North Indian states like...
Shisha Ranni Festival at Mallikarjuna Temple in Goa
GOA, INDIA, May 27, 2019 (Inditales by Anuradha Goyal): Mallikarjuna temple in Goa is located in the far south...
Hyderabad: Annavaram temple plans dress code
The Annavaram temple authorities are following model of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board. Temple officials said the male devotees...
Election 2019: Onward to a modern Hindu Rashtra – Punarvasu Parekh
Election 2019 marks a watershed in India’s politics. It heralds the dawn of a resurgent India rooted in its...
Cyclone Fani causes no structural damage to Konark Sun Temple: ASI
Image Credit: Wikipedia The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday said there is no structural damage to the Konark Sun Temple,...
Remnants of 100 Undiscovered Ancient Temples Unearthed in Cambodian Jungle
CAMBODIA, May 16, 2019 (Daily Mail): Archaeologists claim to have found the remnants of nearly 100 previously undiscovered ancient...
Hindu mantras to open Utah’s St. George City Council on May 16
St. George City Council in Utah will start its day on May 16 with ancient Hindu prayers, containing verses...
India’s Temple Island
(Courtesy Mu. Ramkumar) Stone sculptures, Srirangam Island Srirangam Island, at the confluence of the Kaveri and Kollidam Rivers in southeastern...
Chardham Yatra Set to Begin
INDIA, May 6, 2019 (The Hans India): Chardham Yatra – the pilgrimage to four Hindu shrines nestled in Garhwal...
Hanuman Chalisa Resonates Throughout Trinidad
TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, April 21, 2019 (HPI/Paras Ramoutar): The chanting of the “Hanuman Chalisa” resonates throughout Trinidad, as indeed around the...
Hanuman devotees paint the city saffron
Devotees taking part in ‘Shobha Yatra’ in the city on Friday. Take out processions from different parts of the...
Ram Navami 2019: Know date, time, significance, shubh muhurat, celebrations and more
The day also marks the beginning of Hindu New Year Vikram Samvat, calling for new beginnings and positive changes...
Navreh 2017: How Kashmiri Pandits welcome New Year!
New Delhi: The first day of Chaitra (March-April) month happens to be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir as Navreh...
Gudi Padwa 2019: Everything you need to know about the festival, from significance to rituals
On 6 April, Indians celebrate the festival of Gudi Padwa marking the arrival of spring and which coincides with the...
Navratri: How Devotees Are Observing First Day Of Chaitra Navratri
Navratri: Today is first day of Chaitra Navratri. Devotees have gathered in temples to perform pooja and aarti. Chaitra...
Mother Kalikambal Blesses Boston
Mother Kalikambal, you are in everything and everywhere The good and bad in life is nothing but your divine...
Kumbh Mela 2019: Separating Fact from Fiction
INDIA, February 28, 2019 (First Post by Dhananjay Joshi): A combing operation is conducted to weed out unwanted elements...
Amarnath Yatra to begin on July 1, Last 46 days
Amarnath Yatra this year will begin July 1, and go on for 46 days and will conclude on August...
At Kumbh Mela, UP Eyes Guinness Record for “Largest Parade of Buses”
UP government is eyeing to make new Guinness World Record with longest fleet of buses. PRAYAGRAJ: By rolling out...
Shivarathri Festival Is Rare Astronomical Re-Run After 54 Years
‘Shivarathri’ festival on March 4 this year, as it is a rare occasion with astronomical significance re-appearing after 54...
PM Modi to unveil 800-kg ‘Astounding Bhagvad Gita’ at ISKCON temple in Delhi
Dubbed the ‘Astounding Bhagvad Gita’, and measuring 2.8 m by 2 m, it is billed as the “world’s largest...
TTD announces mega budget of Rs 3,116 crore for Andhra’s Tirupati temple
TTD chairman Putta Sudhakar Yadav said that according to their estimates, the sale of tickets alone could fetch around... INDIA - Highlights More
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Allahabad University professor who had boasted of urinating on a Shivling in viral video goes on indefinite leave
Vikram Harijan, an Assistant Professor at Allahabad University, has reportedly gone on an indefinite leave claiming that he fears...
Don’t Meddle in Hindu Temples and Hinduism: GHHF advice to AP CM Jagan Reddy
TO: Honorable Sri Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Amaravati, AP Dear Sri Jagan Mohan...
Khairatabad set to honour Ganesha with 750 kg laddu
Hyderabad: The 61-feet Khairatabad Ganesha idol is all set for the festival on Monday, together with a 750-kg laddu, a...
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation “Rapidly Approaching 100,000 Schools Target”
“Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation” Rapidly Approaching 100,000 Schools Target” — Prakash Waghmare Considering Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation’s (‘EVF’ or ‘Ekal’) profound...
VHPA Appeal for Victims of Bihar & Assam Floods
Appeal For Bihar / Assam Flood Relief Namaste! The intense South West monsoon has created severe floods in Bihar...Many takers for eco-friendly Ganesha idols
Clay Ganesh idols being distributed at Sampath Vinayaka temple of Srikakulam on Saturday. Both Vizianagaram and Srikakulam towns...
Police complain against 43 Muslims for serving buffalo meat to Hindus at a religious event in UP
The police in Mahoba town of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday filed a first information report (FIR) against 43 Muslims...
Ten Lord Ganesha Songs that Brings the Devotional Spirit in You for Ganesha Chaturthi
INDIA, August 30, 2019 (Silicon India): Any celebration in India is incomplete without special song dedications. With the proper...
Global Hindu Federation Letter To Archbishop Justin Welby, Seeks Apology for Spiritual Harm
Source: Global Hindu Federation Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. World...
Registration open for World Hindu Economic Forum annual conference Mumbai 27-29th Sep’19
WHEF is scheduled to be held in Mumbai at the Grand Hyatt from 27th to 29th September 2019Namaste, The World...
Cow Slaughter And Hindu Persecution In The Indian Subcontinent: A Short History
A pamphlet protesting cow slaughter, first created in 1893. A meat eater (mamsahari) is shown as a demon wielding...
Krishna Janmashtami
Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of...
HSC Hosts Charcha Chat with Prof. Subhash Kak on Article 370
Namaste!Please join Hindu Students Council TODAY, Monday, August 12 at 8:00 PM EST for our Charcha Chat conversation with...
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project Ahead of Schedule
INDIA, August 15, 2019 : A unique project in Varanasi is pushing for modern development in the heartland of...
Condolence Message from Hindu Empowerment Office On The Unfortunate Demise Of Former External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj
Source: World Hindu News (WHN)
Devotees from Odisha’s Baripada Celebrate Suna Besha in Large Numbers
Devotees in large numbers thronged the Mausima temple in Baripada to witness the Suna Besha or Dwarika Besha of...
Hyderabad: Biggest Ganesh Statue this Year Under Construction
Likeness of the Khairatabad Ganesh idol released on Tuesday Hyderabad: For the first time ever, the Khairatabad Ganesh idol will...
Government sets up seperate board to promote Vedic Education
According to the Indian Express report, the Human Resources Development (HRD) ministry has accepted the proposal to establish India’s...
Maa Durga and cosmic divinity: Salil Gewali
October is here, and we are all set to welcome Maa Durga for a few days. For many of...
Wake up and roll up your sleeves before Bengal becomes another Kashmir: Salil Gewali
It’s highly condemnable that some goons in Kolkata have also destroyed the statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the pride...
Houston 2019 – “Hindu Agenda in the Modi Era” – Dr. Koenraad Elst
Global Hindu Awareness Seminar Series Houston 2019 When: Saturday, June 1st, 2019, 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm, Houston Venue:Holiday Inn...
Masters of Memory: How the ancients learnt the Vedas perfectly
Rigveda manuscript page (Source: Ms Sarah Welch/Wikimedia Commons)INDIA, May 23, 2019 (Indian Express): Students today have it tough. There...
Japan abode of Hindu deities revealed in film by India expert
According to Behl, many words in the Japanese language are from Sanskrit. Benoy K. Behl New Delhi: It may...
Students and funds fall short at Sanskrit school
Goa faces shortage of priests during Chaturthi and other festivals, but Sanskrit school that provides 90 per cent of...
HinduAssociationUSA Donations to help the victims of Fani Cyclone in India ~ Urgent Appeal for Help
American Hindu Association(AHA) May 4, 2019 Donations to help the victims of Fani Cyclone in India. Millions of...
Shankaracharya of Gobardhan Peeth Concerned about Jagannath Temple Management
Puri: In the wake of Supreme Court’s proposal to hand over the management of the Jagannath temple to the...
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated every year by the people in India to commemorate the birth of Hindu Lord, Hanuman....
Rajiv Malhotra: “Hindu Music Compromised”
BENGALURU, INDIA, April 8, 2019: Excellent video of Rajiv Malhotra’s keynote address to a conference organized by Bharatiya Vidya...
Chaitra Navratri 2019: Day 1 Of Navratri Today. Things To Keep In Mind
Chaitra Navratri 2019: Navratri dates are April 6 to April 14. Devotees across the country keep fasts and perform...
Holi Around the World
Holi knows no bars, Holi knows no boundaries too. Across the world wherever Indians or people of Indian origin...
History of Holi
Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as ‘Holika’. The festivals finds a detailed description...
5 Places in India to Celebrate Holi, The Festival of Colours
Photo Credit: GettyImages Holi is an ancient Hindu religious festival celebrated throughout India in the month of March. It...
Close to 25 crore devotees visited Prayagraj Sangam for Kumbh, over one crore on Mahashivratri alone
“Till evening, as many as 1.10 crore devotees have taken a dip in the Sangam area. With Mahashivratri’s snaan,...
Devotees queue outside temples to offer prayers on Maha Shivratri
Devotees across the country are celebrating Maha Shivratri today, worshipping Lord Shiva, who is also known as the ‘destroyer of evil’....
The World and Hinduism: 33 Stamps That Depict the Glorious Roots of Hinduism
Laos 1971 Matasya fights with Hanuman Engagements4685 अयंबन्धुरयंनेतिगणनालघुचेतसाम् उदारचरितानांतुवसुधैवकुटुम्बकम्॥ –Maha Upanishad 6.71–75 वसुधैवकुटुम्बकम्, a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu...
How Basant Panchami is celebrated and the significance of food in the festival
What is the significance of Basant Panchami Basant Panchami marks the onset of the spring season in India. It...
Three Diamond-Studded Golden Crowns Stolen from Tirupati Temple
TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, February 3, 2019 (India Today): Three diamond-studded golden crowns on Saturday evening went missing from...
Kumbh Mela 2019: Millions of Devotees Take Holy Dip at World’s Largest Religious Event in Prayagraj – All You Need to Know
A pilgrim takes holy dip at ‘sangam’ during Kumbh Mela | Photo Credit: PTI Prayagraj: The much-anticipated Kumbh Mela 2019 at...
India’s Supreme Court Threatens Hereditary Priesthood at Jagannath Temple
People go about their business around the Jagannath Temple in Puri, India. India’s Supreme Court proposed ending the hereditary...
On the Enigma of Hanuman – Manoj Das
Identifying Hanuman as a Dalit … would have mystified the seer-poet Valmiki. … The association of social injustice...
Leaving no stone unturned to reconstruct Yadagirigutta temple
One of the most striking experiences of visiting the grand-old temples of South India is that of feeling dwarfed...
Ancient Temples Discovered During Demolition in Varanasi
The world famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi will soon be accessible to pilgrims directly from the mythological ghats...
Bronze Avudaiyar Arrives at Iraivan Temple
KAUAI, HAWAII, November 12, 2018 (Himalayan Academy–home of HPI and Hinduism Today): On the favorable day of Skanda Shasti,...
Durga Navami 2018: Do you know why it is celebrated? Why Dussehra falls a day after Navratri?
Durga Navami 2017 story significance history The ninth day of Navratri is known as Navami. The Navami which falls...
West Bengal: Yunnan comes alive in a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal
The organisers had expressed their wish to collaborate with the consulate last year, when Ma had visited their puja....
Sarvapitri Amavasya 2018: Significance of the last day of Pitru Paksha
Sarvapitri Amavasya is the last day of Pitru Paksha, also spelled as Pitri Paksha. For the uninitiated, Pitru Paksha...
Subramanian Swamy Moves High Court for Liberation of Tirumala Temple from Government Control
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy (File | PTI) By Express News Service HYDERABAD: Rajya Sabha member and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy...
The fascinating legends of Navratri
With Navratri just around the corner, there is a significant degree of bliss and felicity in the air surrounding...
Navratri Colours 2018 And Foods For All 9 Days Of Sharad Navratri
Navratri Colours 2018: Navratri 2018 is just around the corner and Indians are looking forward to celebrate the nine...