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12 antique idols worth 50 Lakhs stolen from temple, priest injured
At least 12 antique idols worth more than Rs 50 lakh were stolen from a temple even as burglars killed a villager and seriously injured priest
Kumbh Mela: Millions take dip in Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya'
Braving chilly weather conditions, over 20 million pilgrims took a holy bath at Sangam
Foreign tourists evince interest to attend Kumbh fair in Prayagraj
Tourists from the UK, the US and Australia have expressed desire to visit Prayagraj for Kumbh mela
Eoin Higgins sent a series of question regarding the Foundation’s relationship with Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), the first Hindu American elected to the US Congress for a
Yoga, India’s Soft Power: Balancing the Sacred and the Secular
The following remarks were presented at the inaugural Conference on Soft Power held in Delhi, India, December 17-19, 2018. India’s cuisines, tourism, handicrafts, and e
Lord Hanuman is host of a video game popular in Taiwan
Children can join the Ramayana battle in this video game
We should recall Guru Nanak Devji's 'inspiring thoughts', says PM Modi
Today is Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab
Birth of Twin Baha’i Prophets Celebrated at Jimmy McGilligan Centre
Jimmy McGilligan Centre For Sustainable Development Celebrated 200th birth anniversary of Twin Baha’i Prophets Bab and Baha’u’llah in village Sanawadiya
Green Crackers are not only lenient on environment but also on your pocket
Dr. Harsh Vardhan today announced the development of a set of new firecrackers
Hindus, do your dharma: Vote… and then light your diya
Hindu Americans make up 1 percent of the US population. We’re a small minority community, without a doubt. And while Hindus have seen much success in the United States,
Why Vighnaharta Vinayak is first among equals?
Ganesh is the very first god to be worshiped in a religious ceremony, even before his parents Shiva and Parvati
Being an HAF summer intern was both adventurous and informative
Looking back, what made even the most mundane tasks tolerable, maybe even enjoyable, was knowing in the back of my mind that I was helping people and serving a purpose h
Welcoming Jonas-Chopra engagement, Hindus urge Nick to be more plugged into Hinduism
Hindus are urging Jonas to be more conversant with Hinduism and its concepts for the better foundation of the union.
The danger of Brett Kavanaugh’s disdain for the wall of separation
As a Hindu woman, I hold concerns regarding the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The conservative Yale educated judge on the D.C. Court of Appeals poss
Upset Hindus urge Walmart to withdraw Lord “Ganesh Toe Ring”
Upset Hindus are urging multinational retail corporation Walmart to immediately withdraw “Ganesh Toe Ring” from Walmart.com.
Hindu prayer opening Lyon County Commissioners meeting in Nevada for 1st time
Board of County Commissioners of Lyon County, created 1861, will start its day in Yerington (Nevada, USA) on August two
Hindu deity of Shitala Devi found while digging pandal for Durga Puja
An ancient idol of Hindu goddess, likely to be Shitala Devi, made of stone was excavated yesterday
Kerala Bishop Council flays move to ban 'confession'
The Kerala Catholic Bishop Council (KCBC) has taken note of reports that National Commission
Nine-day sojourn of Lord Jagannath and his siblings begins
Amidst tight security cover, lakhs of devotees from across the country
Ornaments worth rs 16 crore dedicated to goddess Shree Mahalaxmi
Devotees from across Maharashtra and other states have dedicated a total of Rs 16 crore
What Idolatry Means in Hinduism
Idolatry refers to the worship of a tangible idol, such as a statue or an icon. In Abrahamic religions, idolatry denotes the worship of something other than God — a fal
USCIRF: The “Mission for International Christian Freedom”
Although historically relegated to the margins of U.S. foreign policy, the promotion of religious freedom internationally is now increasingly receiving attention from our
Pride Month, Reflections on Hinduism
Why can’t we recognize love as it exists, love in the form that our material nature demands it to be?
Yoga’s DNA: The Yama and Niyama
I’ve practiced yoga on and off for years, but only started a serious, dedicated daily practice on my birthday last year. One and a half years in, I have begun experienc
Aside from the beautiful saris and gold jewelry that characterize much of the Indian subcontinent’s culture, one of the most internationally-known body adornments worn
Upanayana: a Hindu rite of passage
Rites of passage transport you into a new realm of living. In Hinduism, these are known as samskara. One of the most poignant of these is called upanayana, which marks th
The following keynote was presented at the annual BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Women’s Conference in Robbinsville, NJ on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Jai Swāminārāyan.
Upset Hindus urge Mexico brewery to retire Lord Ganesh beer and apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Ensenada (Baja California, Mexico) based 8-Bit Brewers to apologize
Urdu recitation of Mahabharata performed at Tihar Jail
A recitation of the great epic Mahabharata was performed in Urdu here at Tihar jail
Organic ‘aabir’ to make this Dol even more colourful
Aabir made from natural materials, like flowers, have been known to be health-friendly compared to artificial colours
Shemaroo Launches HariOm An All Inclusive Hindu devotional app
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, the leading content provider for television and digital ecosystem launches ‘HariOm’ app
This 300 year old temple turned to ashes after fire broke out
A devastating fire reduced to ashes a 300-year-old Bhabani Pathak temple at Sikarpur
Rath Yatra from Ayodhya to Rameshwaram to start today
VHP will take out a Rath Yatra from February 13.
Hinduism grew by 60% in Australia
Hinduism grew by 60% in Australia during 2011-2016, raising the numbers of Hindus to 440,300.
Guru Ravidas, a symbol of Tranquility
Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated every year to felicitate one of the most revered saint in Hindu, Sikh and Buddh religion
Do you know the Mystery behind these Hindu rituals, Have a Look
There are many Hindu rituals that carry a mythological importance
Narmada Jayanti Special: Why river Narmada is considered a symbol of peace
There are 999 rivers in the world but mother Narmada is a symbol of peace.
Upset Hindus urge Hong Kong firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha bottoms & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Hong Kong headquartered e-commerce company CowCow.com for immediate withdrawal of various bikini-bottoms carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganes
Walmart halts sale of Lord Ganesh doll after Hindu's protest
“World’s largest retailer” Walmart abruptly stopped the sale of “Ganesh Plush Doll
Senate & House of Lowa State of USA to open with Hindu mantras
Lowa State Senate and House of Representatives in Des Moines will start their respective sessions with Hindu prayers
Hindus urge FDA to mandate listing of gelatin source on food, which many times is beef
Hindus are urging U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to mandate food manufacturers to mention the source of gelatin
CPI (M) erects flex board of Jesus Christ, courts controversy
CPI (M) has courted a controversy after erecting flex boards of Jesus Christ in a party program.
A temple will be constructed on church land in Chicago soon!
A Hindu temple is being reportedly planned in a building on about 2.4 acres plot in the Chicago suburb Lake in the Hills
Hindus welcome Diwali holiday in New Jersey’s Millburn Schools draft calendar
Hindus have welcomed the reports of closing Millburn Township Public Schools
Hindus urge all Texas cities to produce Diwali events like City of San Antonio
Hindus are urging all Texas cities to celebrate the most popular Hindu festival Diwali
UN celebrates Diwali for the first time
India's festival of lights, Diwali, was celebrated for the first time at the United Nations headquarters
Know who were the two Dhanvantaris and what they had to do with the Kashi’s king Divodasa
Why Lakshmi goes to wrong people?
To understand Lakshmi, we have to understand where wealth comes from. Wealth in its most primal form comes from under the ground. Lakshmi is therefore called Patala-nivas
Lakshmi and Saraswati are not opposite
Saraswati is all kinds of knowledge and skills. The better knowledge you have, the better skills you have, the more likelihood of you generating wealth.
Was Kubera a thief in his previous birth?
Diwali, the prominent festival of Hindus, is celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, not Kubera. He is considered the second rank God
