HINDUISM

Rajan Zed to be feted for record number of invocations in legislative bodies all over USA

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Nevada based but globally active distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will be publicly...

HinduPACT’s HinduVote Unveils American Hindu Agenda for the 2024 Elections

Chicago, IL – HinduVote, a project of HinduPACT (an initiative of the World Hindu Council of America, VHPA), has officially released its American...

Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): A New Hope for Pak Hindu Migrants

18th August, 2024 will be written as golden day in history of Independent India , when Honorable Union Home...

Hindu Americans protests violence against Hindus in Bangladesh at Frisco, TX

Frisco, Texas Hindus and supporters gathered to protest against the violence being perpetrated against Hindus in Bangladesh, during the...

Voice Of Netherlands Hindus Against The Violence Targeting Hindus In Bangladesh

Hindus from various Dutch cities protests Anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh

Peace Palace, Hague Hindus from various Dutch cities gathered to protest the grave Hindu human rights conditions prevailing in...

President to open Hindu Conference in Guyana

Conference on Hindu Issues in the Caribbean and the Diaspora on October 19, 2024 in Guyana GEORGETOWN, GUYANA...

Queen Ahiliyabai Holkar renovated the temples desecrated by Mughals: Er.Rajesh Pathak

Born on 31st May, 1725, and hailing from Dhangar caste, Ahilyabai lived in a village near Ahmad nagar of Maharashtra...

NAACP announces Religious Leadership Award for Hindu statesman Rajan Zed

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Reno Sparks has announced the Religious Leadership Award for...

Proposal for the United Nations to recognize an annual day in Memory of Indian Indentured Servitude

The ethnic cleansing began on the night of the 24th of May in Guyana with the burning of John...

Required to be followed by the entire nation

‘ Somewhere one caste-organisation is seen to be getting consolidated , somewhere some other of the same kind are indulged...

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to open US Senate with Hindu prayer for second time on July 30

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who read the invocation (opening-prayer) in the United States (US) Senate in Washington DC...

‘Seculars’ against reservation benefits to Hindus in AMU !

In Banaras Hindu University (BHU) poor upper caste Hindus ; backward castes and SC/ STs could avail the reservation...

Youths Maintaining Culture in the Indian Diaspora

SPEAKERS/PERFORMERS: VISHAL SURUJDEO 16 – He has been passionate about music for 7 years and enjoys playing...

USHA Launches Vande Bharatam Dinner Initiative in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA: The United States Hindu Alliance launched a new initiative under the banner of Vande Bharatam Dinner in...

USHA Condemns the Attack on Former President Donald Trump and Pray for His Speedy Recovery

Atlanta, GA: The United States Hindu Alliance (USHA) and Hindus around the country strongly condemn the attempted assassination of...

Some great works of inter-caste harmony done by VHP

In Ram temple premise the temples of Bhagwan Valmiki, Mata Shabri, Nishadraj, Jatayu are also proposed to come up....

Lest Rahul would have to leave Wayanad also !

Broadly Christian countries choose CASA( Church Auxiliary for Social Action) to send money for development projects in India . ...

Hindu mantras to start the day of Paradise Town Council in California

Hindu invocation (opening-prayer) is scheduled to be read on April 22 in Town Council of Paradise; which was devastated...

The Awakened Youth: Ascendance of Hinduism

The Mughal invasions and British rule in India had significant impacts on the cultural landscape of the Indian...

Hindus urge Hungarian State Opera to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

Hindus are urging Hungarian State Opera (HSO) (Magyar Állami Operaház) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for June 14-27,...

Upset Hindus urge England giftware wholesaler to withdraw Lord Ganesha socks and apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Sheffield (England) headquartered giftware wholesaler Ancient Wisdom for immediate withdrawal of socks carrying images of...

Wood Villas in Devbhumi – Mountain Retreat with a Difference

Wood Villas – Mountain Retreat with a Difference “The best things in life are the people we love, the...

World Hindu News Marks 10 Years of News Media Operations

World Hindu News marked its 10th anniversary on 13 Nov 2023. Inaugurated in Nov2013 by eminent Hindu leaders –...

HSS mourns passing of Prof. Ved Nanda

HSS mourns the passing of its America Sanghachalak (President) Prof. Ved Prakash Nanda on Monday, January 1st, 2024...

Misconceptions about Sanatan Hindu Dharma: Dilip Mehta

No. 1 Tolerance Sanatan Dharma never said to tolerate any kind of attack or insult to our Dharma,...

Navratri Celebration: Dilip Mehta

We celebrate Navarattri with Pooja and Dance. Let us understand what is the significance of Navaratri. Nav means No....

Diwali Celebration: Dilip Mehta

One of the most important Hindu Festivals Is Diwali. It means a festival of light. Removes darkness in...

Reflection of inferiority complex: Dilip Mehta

Reflection of inferiority complex We celebrate Western originated festivals and traditions. While celebrating mother day, we forget that...

SB-403 Veto by California Gov. Newsom is a Victory for Privacy, Equality, and Fairness for all Californians and a Strong Statement Against Hinduphobia

SB-403 Veto by California Gov. Newsom is a Victory for Privacy, Equality, and Fairness for all Californians and...

LGBT, Impotency & the future of Human Society (Hindi)

Rights Of Minorities In India

Danda (Sengol) As Per Scriptures

The very same Sengol which was handed over to Jawaharalal Nehru to represent transfer of power from British...

Book Review of Sri S.Gurumurthy’s “Constitutional India’s Conflict Resolution Efforts “

Book review by– Pradakshina This long essay was originally written as a preface for the book ‘Supreme Court on...

Exposing movie business illegitimate use of creative freedom

From stand-up comedy shows to recent movies, these so-called artists use the word creative choices or creative freedom...

World Hindu Congress to held from Nov 24-26, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand

The World Hindu Foundation announced that the highly anticipated World Hindu Congress 2023, a global platform for Hindus, will take place...

Support grows for DU’s syllabus changes on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s contribution and philosophy

NEW DELHI: As many as 123 retired government officials came out on Wednesday, in support of the decision of the...

International Day of Yoga 2023 by Hindu Council Australia WA chapter

A joint collaboration with the City of Armadale, the Consulate General of India, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, ISHA Foundation, Satsang...

Hindus urge Latvian National Opera & Ballet to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

Hindus are urging prestigious Latvian National Opera and Ballet (LNOB) in Riga to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled...

Hindu mantras to start the day of Canada’s Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly 1st time

Hindu invocation is scheduled to be read for the first time in the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest...

Madhavan Tells Rohan Dua Why His Mom & Kangana Are Inspirational; Scientists Must Be Protected

Kailash Kher Tells About His Stay In Haridwar, Shiva Teachings Helped Him Crack Bollywood

Harare Hindus planning centenary celebrations in 2026

In 2026, the Hindu Society Harare (HSH) in Zimbabwe will be celebrating 100 years of existence since its...

UK Equality & Human Rights Commission refuses to help Hindus on Parliament opening-prayer issue

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) seems to think that the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament’s denial of Hindu...

Australian Human Rights Commission accepts Parliament Hindu prayer issue after 3 denials

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has finally confirmed the acceptance of a complaint regarding refusal of Hindu opening-prayer...

Bangladesh Hindu persecution report for Nov 22 – Attacks, looting, vandalism, abduction, killing, rape, forced conversion

Incidents of Hindu torture are happening continuously in Bangladesh. This picture has not yet changed much in November month....

New South Wales Legislative Council spurns Hindu prayer request

Legislative Council of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, which is a part of NSW Parliament, has turned...

Pathan Movie VS Reality

Source: Vedant Media Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. World Hindu...

70-year-old woman beggar donates Rs 1 lakh to Jagannath temple management committee

In a rare gesture, a 70-year-old beggar who sits outside a Jagannath Temple in Phulbani town in Odisha donated Rs 1...

The Bravery and Glory of Hindu History of Great warrior Shrimant Madhav Rao Peshva

International Tribal Day : Er.Rajesh Pathak

“ ….all this aroused a dislike in me for Christian missionaries ”- MK Gandhi “Those days Christian missionaries would...

THE UNIQUENESS OF HINDU DHARMA, the universal religion: Nirmal Laungani

It is a common sentiment for one to consider one’s religion as the best. Here in this article, we will...

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...

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...

Bakhtiyaar Khilji brought the downfall of Budhism in India: E.Rajesh Pathak

Throwing the light on the downfall of Buddhism in India Dr. Bheemrao Ambedkar said-‘When Muslim ruler, Bakhtiyaar Khilji, invaded...

Rj Nidheesh Goyal -YouTube Blogger, Inspirational Speaker, Journalist @WHN Talk Show

43-Day Amarnath Pilgrimage Begins June 30

INDIA, March 27, 2022 (Verve Times): The Amarnath Yatra will start on June 30, 2022 with all Covid-19 protocols...

PM Narendra Modi Addresses Party Workers on BJP’s 42nd Foundation Day

Source: BJP

Australian Minister for Immigration Citizenship Message for Holi

Source: Hindu Council of Australia

Creating And Sustaining Unity Through Unity Help-Desk – Penang Hindu Association

The unity among all the races in Malaysia created the strength and energy that gave us our independence more...

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...

Support Sarah Gate’s Hinduphobia research

Support my Hinduphobia research Hinduphobia or anti Hindu Sentiment requires systematic etymological and contextual scholarship. It is necessary to...

Bharatiya education VS Western education

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...

The Silence of Swastik: Biggest betrayal of 20th Century -AKTK Media

Source: AKTK Media

Seven people who helped Christianity infiltrate Hindu society

Original Source: Mission Kali We are still studying the after-effects of these individuals to this day A text book...

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...

The “tool kit” by break India forces gets exposed

Source: THE LIBERAL PANDIT

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...

Why NCERT is still teaching anti Hindu syllabus?

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...

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 5: Worship Maa Skandamata for salvation and prosperity, chant these mantras

The auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri is being celebrated with full gusto and excitement. The 9-day long festivity began...

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...

Bhai Dooj 2020 Date and Time: Check day, date, time, shubh muhurat, history and significance of ‘Bhai Tika’ here

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Bhai Dooj, which is also known as ‘Bhaubeej’, ‘Bhai Tika’ and ‘Bhai Phonta’, is...

Editor –in-Chief of World Hindu News condemns the unethical & unconstitutional arrest of Republic TV Editor –in-Chief Arnab Goswami, upon MH-CM Sh. Uddhav Thackeray to ensure that Mr. Goswami is treated fairly

Houston, TX Editor –in-Chief of World Hindu News – a leading digital news media portal strongly condemns the arrest...

Tapan Ghosh Memorial Page Videos, Tributes and Pictures

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...

Maha-Tamas, Not Mahatma: Do Hindu Lives Matter?

The Sanskrit word ‘tamas’ means ‘darkness’, and ‘tamoguna’ is ‘the quality of darkness or ignorance’. The Bhagavad Gita in Chapter...

Lord Jagganath – The living God of Hinduism

Lord Jagganath – The living God of HinduismThis is the first time in five thousand years, that the Jagannath...

VHPA Online Bal Vihar

VHPA is organizing an online Hindi language, culture and Dharma camp. See below for details. Camp (online) is starting...

Bollywood villains also pose a threat to India and its cultural values

Many firmly believe that Bollywood is synonymous with sleaze. Here the art and skills of the talent are ruthlessly...

Legendary Archaeologist Dr B B Lal Appeals to PM Modi: Please Save the 5000 Year Old Excavated Site At Kalibangan

Dr. Lal had written a personal letter to Prime Minister Modi in September 2019 regarding the need to rescue...

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...

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...

Anti-Army ‘Court Martial’ Web Series Shows Punjabi Hindu Army officer As Casteist, Anti Dalit, Woman Abuser

Even under lockdown, The Anti –India, Anti Hindu lobby is making sure that no stone is left unturned in...

Palghar Saints Killing: VHP Margdarshak Mandal meets with Governor of Maharashtra, demands CBI inquiry

A delegation of Pujya Saints of VHP Margdarshak Mandal met the Hon Governor of Maharashtra and raised the issue...

Spirituality in Leadership – Learning through stories: Murli Menon

Spirituality in Leadership – Learning through stories How do we shape the youth for a future we cannot predict?...

Restore The Ancient SriRama Temple Lying In Ruins

Para SreeRama temple in Pattithara Panchayat in Palakkad Kerala was destroyed during the Mysorean invasion of Kerala. The idol...

Significance of Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri, “The Great Night of Shiva” is the most significant event in India’s spiritual calendar. Sadhguru explains what makes...

Neuroscience and the ‘Sanskrit Effect’

Science Proves the Power of ChantingMany of us have heard the Gyuto Monks of Tibet. With their extraordinary chanting...

‘The Digital Preacher’ – Premanjana Das

In this era dominated by technology and devices, there are very few devotees of Krishna who use technology or...

Hindus seek dedicated area for scattering cremated remains in Dublin

Hindus are urging Dublin City Council (DCC) in Ireland to work on creating dedicated area for the dispersal of...

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...

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...

Operation Dharmic Vote recommends the British Indian origin voters to vote in their personal and community interests

Source: World Hindu News

Police Do Not Have The Power To Prevent Worship: Madras High Court

Hindus of Narayana Mangalam in Perambalur District were shocked at the behaviour of the Police in illegally banning the...

PENANG HINDU ASSOCIATION (PHA) advance announcement needed on the goodies offered through YB’s service centre

We, the PENANG HINDU ASSOCIATION (PHA) urge and greatly appreciate the goodies offered to the under privileged families by...

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...

Bhai Dooj 2019 Date & significance

Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali. The festival is also known as Bhaubeej,...

Durga Puja Ends on Bijoya Dashami

A Hindu priest condcting religious sermons of Durga Puja at a temple in Dhaka on Saturday, October 7, 2019 Mahmud...

Hindus In Ghana: The Struggle for Identity: Rajiv Malhotra

Hindus In Ghana: The Struggle for Identity Rajiv is in conversation with two Hindu delegates from Ghana at the...

Navratri 2019: Nine Colours Of The Festival and Their Significance

Each day of Navratri (Nine in total) has a specific colour to itself, and are considered auspicious to be...

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...

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...

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...

Two Thousand People at Italy’s Ganesha Festival”

ALTARE, ITALY, August 28, 2019 (IVG translated from Italian): Two thousand faithful of the Hindu communities participated, as every...

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated throughout India with a...

Yogamaya: The other child born on Janamasthami

Dhirendra Kumar 26 Aug 2013 1:09 AM Janamasthami is the birthday of Lord Krishna, the prince of Mathura and...

Krishna Janmashtami

Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of...

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....

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...

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...

Sanskriti Under Siege

Sanskriti Under Siege How the New Left has successfully infiltrated Sanskrit studies to hijack it...

Indian Roots In Foreign Soil

Some 500 years back, a trading community from South India settled in Malaysia. They married native women and adapted...

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

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Students at the UW Holi Festival, put on by ISA UW, SASA UW and the ASUW Asian Student commission,...

Hinduism’s Greatest Festival (1932)

Full title reads: “Puri, E. Coast of India. Hinduism’s greatest Festival. 12,000 Pilgrims from all parts of the Country...

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)...

Operation Dharmic Vote – The General Election, the Dharmic Voter and the Law on Caste

Newsletters, Internet & Social Media World Hindu News 26/05/17 Namaste Re: Operation Dharmic Vote – MEDIA PRESS RELEASE The General Election,...

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the auspiciousness of Shakti

Only when we cherish, nurture and sanctify the Divine feminine energy will any true peace and healing be possible...

Natya Shastra Lectures at Kalakshetra

CHENNAI, INDIA, May 15, 2017 (YouTube, Press Release by Bharat Gupt): You will be happy to know that I...

Hindu Temple – Hinduism in Australia and maintaining one’s faith

A short film with interviews of visitors and devotees at the Shiva Temple in Carrum Downs, an Australian outer...

Hindu Lifestyle – A Contemporary Voice about Hinduism for Today’s Generation

UNITED STATES, May 10, 2017 (youtube): The last 5 years has made Shawn Binda realize that one of his...

Hindu Calendar 2017: Month-wise list of auspicious Hindu days of 2017

This Hindu calendar 2017 will help you maintain a list of all important festival and auspicious Hindu days for...

More Hindu temples quietly joining the sanctuary movement, leaders say

Prayers being offered at Shaanti Bhavan Mandir in Queens, New York City. (Photo: shaantibhavanmandir.com) After Shaanti Bhavan Mandir in...

Catholic Loyola Marymount University hosting Project “Om” yoga worldwide event

Top-ranked Roman Catholic “Loyola Marymount University” (LMU), rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, is hosting Project “Om” yoga...

Bhopal: ‘Hindu Sena would strengthen community’

SHIVPURI: The Antarrashtriya Hindu Sena, headquartered at Shivpuri, will work for organising and empowering the Hindus and for making...

Pennsylvanias Unionville Chadds Ford schools to close for Hindu festival Diwali

(MENAFN Editorial) Hindus have welcomed the inclusion of Diwali, most popular of their festival, as holiday by Unionville-Chadds Ford...

Scientific Edge on Culture-Knowledge Base-Cosmology vedas interlinks

sub: Himalayan WISDOM – PRIDHVEEM SHANTIH Necessity-Demand-curiosity-sustain Conscious Spirit – world peace Pridhvi stands for 100 AU that links to...

Neukoelln: The Time for Germany’s Largest Hindu Temple Is Running Out

BERLIN, GERMANY, March 20, 2017 (Berliner Zeitung, translated from German): The Ganesha temple in Neukoelln’s Hasenheide Park, planned to...

Hindu Mandir In Pakistan

Pakistan Hindu Post (PHP): Indian Hindus devotees to visit temples in 1200 x 1600 hindu temple umerkot sindh photo...

Redbridge Sikhs and Hindus celebrate Vaisakhi

Council Leader Jas Athwal joins others for the Vaisakhi celebrations at the Masala 910 restaurant in Newbury Park Sikhs...

Opinion: D. C. Nath (President, Patriot’s Forum) – Snnipets From Mahabharat

President of Patriots Forum, D.C. Nath was superannuated in January, 1995, as the Special Director, Intelligence Bureau, D.C. Nath (IPS-1960) was...

Hindu Festival Colors Wilson Park

As a way to show their appreciation of love, vibrant colors and the arrival of spring, the UA students...

Duke University students adopt yoga as a protest form

Some graduate students of prestigious Duke University (DU) reportedly used yoga as a protest form to bring back free...

9 famous Temples of Hindu goddess Kali in West Bengal for devotees

Kolkata, April 16, 2017: Many believe that the name Kalikata (ancient name of Kolkata) was derived from Goddess Kali herself. Bengal...

Run for conservation of Hindu religion in Bhairahawa

LUMBINI: A race was organised today in Bhairahawa with an objective to conserve and promote the Hindu religion. Hindu...

Sri Guruji Golwalkar Hindu Resource Centre invite you to AKSHAYA TRITEEYA CELEBRATIONS

Bharatamata Gurukula Ashram & Yogi Ramsuratkumar Indological Research Centre and Sri Guruji Golwalkar Hindu Resource Centre SISTER NIVEDITA ACADEMY...

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When it comes to yoga, Benedictine College feels more Catholic than Vatican

While the Benedictine College (BC), a Roman Catholic college in Atchison (Kansas), wants to abolish yoga fearing eastern mysticism;...

Hinduism one of the fastest growing religions in Ireland

Hinduism is one of the fastest growing religions in Ireland and it grew over 34 per cent from 2011...

The Book Of Life : Kamlesh Patel

Jai Shree Krishna Please study the attached and distribute to others and help spread the truth. I’s due to...

Ancient Temples Renovated in Talur Village

KARNATAKA, INDIA, Spril 11, 2017 (The Hindu): Three ancient temples — Kalgudi Eshwara Temple, Beeralingeshwar Temple and Hanuman Temple...

Fundamentals of Sanatan Dharma – Kamlesh Patel

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Fundamentals of the Sri Ram Temple at Ayodhya – Subramanian Swamy

It is well-established by GPRS-directed excavations done under the Allahabad High Court monitoring and verification in 2002-03, that a...

Ram Navami Pooja in Karachi

On 9th April, 2017 Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir committee organized Maha Ram Navami Yagya Havan & Hari Nam...

In a First, Japan Floats House League for Promotion of Yoga

NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 6, 2017 (Economic Times): A group of 42 members of Japanese Parliament on Tuesday launched...

Swiss Hindus Create a United Voice

WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND, April 4, 2017 (kath.ch): There are 50,000 Hindus in Switzerland. Until recently they had no common voice....

Hindus urge Catholic Benedictine College in Kansas not to abolish yoga

Hindus are urging Benedictine College (BC), a Roman Catholic college in Atchison (Kansas) founded on the Benedictine tradition, not...

Exclusive Interview Of Dr. Surendar Jain, Vishwa Hindu Parishad Intl. Gen. Secretary

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Now, Hindu outfit in Karnataka wants to book Kamal Haasan for Mahabharata remark

Actor Kamal Hasaan’s recent remarks on Mahabharata have clearly not gone down well with the Hindu outfits. More than...

Hindus welcome zestful Penn State Holi celebrations, which included elephant

Hindus have welcomed Pennsylvania State University (Penn State, PSU), a major public research-intensive university, for supporting the Hindu “festival...

The great Hindu revival has begun – and we must celebrate it

SUNIL RAJGURU @sunilrajguru When the Mughals started ruling India, the land’s long-standing Hindu culture was already thousands of years...

World Hindu Economic Forum Inauguration Ceremony In Virginia

Please Be Quiet: Bali’s Tourism Shuts down for a Day

BALI, INDONESIA, March 28, 2017 (CNBC): Nyepi, a Hindu celebration primarily celebrated in the Indonesian island of Bali calls...

Hindus laud efforts to bring yoga into New Jersey schools

Nationally recognized Rowan University (RU), a public research university in Glassboro (New Jersey), organized a symposium on March 24...

9 must know rituals of Chaitra Navratri

VASANTH NAVRATRI IS CELEBRATED IN MONTH OF CHAITRA The Chaitra Navratri commences on first day (pratipada) of brighter half...

Chaitra Navratri 2017: Know all about its importance, dates and significance

Hindus worship Maa Durga and all her feminine aspects of divine femininity over nine days and nine nights. Navratri...

Unique Hindu (Saivite) monastery in the Hawaiian island of Kauai

While boarding the flight for the remote island of Kauai, we did not expect to come across a very...

India’s chief justice wants to ‘mediate’ in temple row

A model of a proposed Ram temple, which Hindus want to build on the site of the demolished Babri...

The Srimad Bhagavatam Class With Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya

Event details Every other Sunday 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM International Sanatana Dharma Society 13917 P St, Omaha...

Irish Parliament denies Hindu opening prayer request

Both the houses of Ireland Parliament (Oireachtas) in Dublin, Senate (Seanad Éireann) and House of Representatives (Dáil Éireann), have...

Sacred trees and plants in Hinduism

Our ancient scriptures mention the Kalpavriksha and the Chaityavriksha as a deity, which indicates that worshipping trees is indeed...

Hindus welcome Pittsburgh’s Presbyterian Church offering free yoga classes

Hindus have welcomed East Liberty Presbyterian Church (ELPC) in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), whose history goes back to 1819, for offering...

Hindus celebrate the festival of Holi in Swindon

Between 600 and 700 people took part in the festival, held at a Hindu temple in Swindon, Wiltshire Hindus...

Tamil Hindus celebrate the Masi Magam Festival

Tamil Hindu devotees take part in the procession as they carry the deities around the interior of the temple...

Hindu Empowerment Office Congratulates Yogi Adityanath, Thanks PM Modi-Amit Shah

Hindu Empowerment Office Congratulates Yogi Adityanathji Being Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister And Thanks PM Modiji And Amit Shahji For...

Ijamsville temple provides spiritual, community benefits for area Hindus

IJAMSVILLE — Shoes piled outside the back entrance were the only signs of life outside the Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya...

Dr Ram Vaidya of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, London to address on ‘Global Impact of Hindu Civilization’ on March 26 at 10.30am at Bengaluru