Hinduism
A Look at the Hindu Maha Shivaratri Festival
The Hindu Customs and Traditions of Maha Shivaratri. On March 7, 2016, Hindus around the world will celebrate the Maha Shivaratri Festival. It’s an occasion celebrated…
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Agnosticism
Which Political Party do Religious Groups Typically Vote For?
How U.S. religious groups lean in politics. According to the Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center, The Republican party rests easy with Mormons in the…
Hinduism
Hindu God Ordered to Appear in Court
A summons has been issued to Hindu God Lord Hanuman to appear in an Indian court. A lower court in the eastern India state of Bihar…
Hinduism
Srikanth Srinivasan Could be the First Hindu to Serve on the Supreme Court
Srinivasan, a Hindu, is expected to be nominated by President Obama to replace Antonin Scalia. The death of a serving U.S. Supreme Court judge has ignited…
Agnosticism
What is the Least Religious State in America?
New survey shows the least religious state in the U.S. According to the Gallup 2015 poll, New Hampshire contains the lowest number of religious people in…
Buddhism
David Bowie’s Ashes Scattered in Buddhist Funeral Tradition
Bowie’s Ngaben: a multi-part two week Buddhist death ritual of celebration and sorrow. David Bowie's will was expected to be unique, and it did not disappoint,…
Buddhism
What is the role of women in world religions? [Infographic]
A Woman’s Work: Roles of Women in World Religions. How do we view the changing role of women in religion in current times? The equality of…
Hinduism
Indian Women Protest Ban on Entering Temples During Their Periods
Hindu and Muslim women in India are bringing a taboo subject to light and fighting to enter buildings of worship regardless of their menstrual cycle. Menstruation…
Hinduism
Muslim, Hindu Holidays Added to Maryland School District Calendar
Hindu and Muslim holidays will be added to the Maryland school’s calendar beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. A decision has been taken by Howard County…
Christianity
Hindu Makar Sankranti Festival: Traditions and Celebrations
Celebrating the Hindu Makar Sankranti Festival: A New Beginning. The Makar Sankranti is a Hindu celebration that marks the change of season and beginning of the…
Hinduism
No, Seriously, How Many Muslims Are in America?
New figures from the Pew Research Center indicate the proportion of Muslims living in the United States. An estimate made by Pew Research Center on the…
Celebrity
Is Angelina Jolie Converting to Hinduism?
Angelina Jolie was seen praying at a Hindu Temple during family vacation in Thailand. Angelina Jolie was seen praying in one Hindu temple at Phuket, Thailand.…