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Buddhism
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,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 8, 2016
Hinduism
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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…
Hinduism
Trump is finding increasing support in Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus, the same groups he’s targeted against. While the anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric of Donald Trump might…
Hinduism
Exploring the Hindu weed-smoking deity Shiva, the inspiration behind the Shivaratri festival. March 7 marked the Shivaratri festival or the “Night of Shiva,” as it is…