A Look at the Hindu Maha Shivaratri Festival

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

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

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

Srikanth Srinivasan Could be the First Hindu to Serve on the Supreme Court

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

Least religious state

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

Bowie Buddhist funeral

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

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

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

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

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