Hinduism
Three-Faced Stone Reveals the Last Jain Temple in Telangana
Inscriptions tell the story of how a temple for the 24th Jain Thirthankara, Sri Vardhamana Mahaveera, was constructed 850 years ago. Located in the Karimnagar district…
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Catholicism
Bishop Donates A Kidney to Save the Life of a Hindu Man
Catholic Bishop Jacob Muricken will donate his kidney to help a man with kidney failure. A bishop in India is leading by example during the Year…
Buddhism
Ceremonial Use of Lights Around the World [Infographic]
Light ceremonies and rituals in a variety of religions and cultures are explained in this infographic from Solar Centre UK. Light is ubiquitous in religious celebrations,…
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Jun 8, 2016
Hinduism
Hindu Women Fast for Savitri Puja
Hindus celebrate Savitri Puja Savitri Puja is one of the rituals and fasts associated with married Indian women across India during which they specifically perform to…
Hinduism
Apple CEO Tim Cook Visits Famous Hindu Siddhivinayak Temple in India
During a trip to India, Apple CEO Tim Cook made a stop at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, India. Because of the saturated Western markets and slowing…
Hinduism
Hindus Plead to CA Education Dept: #DontEraseIndia
California Education Department will review suggested edits to the words “India” & “Hinduism” within school textbooks. After a nationwide protest from Hindus in America, the California…
Celebrity
Hindus Pray to Gods for A Trump Win
“Only Donald Trump can save humanity,” says Hindu Sena Founder Vishnu Gupta. Jantar Mantar, one of the greatest historical places in India, last Wednesday, witnessed an…
Agnosticism
Pew Study: Highly Religious Are Happier and Spend More Time with Families
Quality of purchasing decisions and health habits for less religious are about the same as highly religious Have you ever wondered how religion actually affects individuals…
Hinduism
How Hindus Celebrate the New Year
A look at how different Hindu groups celebrate the New Year. Many people follow the Gregorian calendar and celebrate the New Year each January 1st. However,…
Buddhism
School Forced to Ban Yoga After Parents Complain
Elementary school forced to cease yoga classes and use of “namaste” after complaints from parents. The Bullard Elementary School in Kennesaw, Georgia has recently come under…
Hinduism
Cow Head Left at Hindu Pennsylvania Sanctuary
Ethnic intimidation: cow head dumped at a Hindu sanctuary. A cow’s head was found outside a Hindu sanctuary in rural northeastern Pennsylvania. Police have determined it…
Hinduism
Happy Holi! The Hindu Festival of Colors
Mythological origins and activities of the Hindu Holi Festival. Hindus around the world celebrate the arrival of spring in a very colorful way. It’s literally colorful…