Akshaya Tritiya: the Hindu and Jain Day of Good Fortune

Hindus and Jains celebrate Akshaya Tritiya, a holiday of good fortune, where celebrants often buy gold, start businesses, and get married. Hindus and Jains

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Weds with Traditional Hindu Ceremony in Hawaii

The very first Hindu congresswoman in the United States wed earlier this month in a traditional Hindu ceremony. Tulsi Gabbard, America’s first ever Hindu

Beef Ban Trinamool Congressman

Trinamool Congressman Raises Concerns about Beef Ban in Maharashtra, India

Maharashtra, a western state in India, recently passed a bill banning the consumption of beef. The law imposes a fine and up to five

Lord Ganesha New Incarnation in the Form of Baby Girl from Aligarh India

A baby girl born in Aligarh, India is getting a lot of attention, as locals believe she is an avatar of Hindu god, Lord Ganesha,

Kancha Illaiah Not Hindu

The History of Hinduism’s Issues with Beef

Professor Kancha Ilaiah says the Hindu ban on beef is a cultural imposition by past and present political leaders. Prof. Kancha Ilaiah wrote a

Drew Barrymore Swastika

Drew Barrymore Shocked Some While Sporting a Swastika

Diwali Festival of Lights is October 30

Diwali represents joy, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. Known as Diwali or Deepavali, this celebration is the largest Hindu festival in

Sheryl Nuxoll

Sheryl Nuxoll, Idaho Senator, Calls Hinduism “A false religion with false gods”

Idaho state Senator Sheryl Nuxoll is standing by her comments that Hinduism has false gods and says she wont apologize for what she said.

Andrew Keegan: Teenage Heartthrob to Spiritual Guru

It may be surprising to see Andrew Keegan, former child actor, develop into a religious guru, however it isn’t difficult to see his commitment

Recent Hindu Temple Attacks in Washington Leave U.S. Hindus Concerned

This wasn’t the first attack in the past year. Just this past month, on February 15th, the Hindu Temple Cultural Center was similarly attacked,