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Did Parvati Really Get “Kidnapped”? The Story Explained

What if the story behind Hartalika Teej is not really about getting a husband at all? The festival is closely associated with Goddess Parvati’s intense devotion to Shiva. According to the traditional story, Parvati wanted to marry Shiva, while her father had another marriage in mind for her. Her friends…

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Left, TMC govts in Bengal tried to destroy cultural traditions of Bengali Hindus: CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged past governments undermined Hindu traditions. He stated the current BJP government seeks to restore these heritage and traditions. Adhikari highlighted the plight of a Bangladeshi Hindu monk and Partition victims. He claimed past regimes pushed religious texts and festivals aside. The Chief Minister…

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim ad controversy: After apology, The Hindu says it won’t even charge for the ad

The September 12 Delhi, Mohali, and North India editions of The Hindu carried a full-page advertisement titled “What is Dera Sacha Sauda? (Facts vs Fiction)” for the sect’s leader, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a man convicted of raping two women disciples by a CBI court in 2017, sentenced to 20…

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Why Did Vishnu Take the Vaman Avatar? The Hidden Story

What if the most powerful king in the three worlds was defeated not by a great warrior, but by a small Brahmachari asking for only three steps of land? This is the fascinating story behind Lord Vishnu’s Vaman Avatar and King Mahabali. Mahabali was known for his generosity, truthfulness and…

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Why Looking at the Moon Can Bring False Blame

Imagine, for instance, that just looking at the moon during one particular night brings false allegations in your life. This is an intriguing belief that constitutes the core of the Chauth Chand festival, a unique cultural practice linked with the region of Mithila and Bihar. While most festivals are marked…

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Why Shiva Became Tripurari? The Secret Begins With Ganesha

How did Lord Shiva come to be known asTripurari, the destroyer of Tripurasura? The answer begins with a story that connects an unexpected character to one of Shiva’s most famous forms: Lord Ganesha. At the centre of this tale is Sage Grutsamad, a painful family secret, a powerful curse and…

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Hindu monk, in Bangladesh jail, gets 5-hour parole to attend mother's funeral

Chattogram district deputy commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mia ordered his release after Das’s family submitted an application. His mother, 70-year-old Sandhya Rani Dhar, died early on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Hathazari. Das was previously associated with Iskcon and serves as a spokesman for Hindu Sammilito Sanatan…

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Why Is One Member Missing From Shiva’s Family Statues?

At first glance, Shiva’s family may look like one of the most unusual families in Hindu tradition. Shiva has a snake around his neck, while Kartikeya rides a peacock, traditionally seen as the snake’s natural enemy. Ganesha has a mouse as his vehicle, while Nandi is always by Shiva’s side.…

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Eiffel Tower row exposes BAPS Hindu group as 'spearhead of Modi's soft power'

A row over the treatment of female staff at the Eiffel Tower has put a Hindu movement at the centre of a controversy in France. An India specialist told RFI that BAPS, which has close ties to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become an important vehicle for his soft-power…

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16 years after separation, husband gets divorce over wife’s adultery but has to pay Rs 7 lakh in alimony: Madras HC order

While husband was working in Mumbai, back in his hometown his wife got into an affair; husband wins divorce on adultery ground but with Rs 7 lakh alimony. Know how husband won the case.

The Economic Times

Why Did Lord Ram Allow Meghnath to Bind Him

If Lord Ram was truly Narayan, the Supreme Being who could free anyone from every bondage, then why did Meghnath’s Nagpash bind him during the Ramayana war? This question once troubled Garuda too. The answer, according to a fascinating devotional tradition, was not about weakness at all. It was about…

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How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple construction site. One…

France 24

Why Ganesha Rides a Lion in This Powerful Form

Lord Ganesha is normally distinguished from other gods through his elephant face, his gentle nature, and also the things he uses like modak and broken tusks. However, there is an even more rare version of Ganesha known as Heramba Ganapati. This form normally has five faces, ten arms and the…

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Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. As the 2027 election…

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Why Did Jayanti Fall For Shukracharya During His Tapasya?

What began as Indra’s attempt to stop a dangerous tapasya eventually became an unexpected love story in Hindu mythology. Shukracharya, the revered guru of the Asuras, was performing intense penance to obtain the powerful Mrita Sanjeevani Vidya, a sacred knowledge associated with restoring the dead to life. Indra feared that…

The Economic Times

Grandson claims share in late grandfather’s 75-bigha land and challenges sale by father; Rajasthan HC rejects his claim for this reason

Grandson claims share in late grandfather’s 75-bigha land, challenges sale by father; Rajasthan HC says it is father’s inherited land and rejects grandson’s appeal.

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4 Days, 4 Attempts: The Hanuman Idol That Wouldn’t Move

Four attempts. Heavy machinery. A crane. Yet the ancient Hanuman idol near Sati Gate in Ujjain reportedly did not move from its place. The administration had been trying to shift the idol safely because the old temple was coming in the way of road widening work. But after repeated attempts,…

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Why Is This Tantric Form of Ganesha So Feared, Yet So Worshipped?

There is something very familiar about Hindu rituals. Whether it is a wedding, a housewarming, a festival or a special puja, Lord Ganesha is often remembered first. You may have heard elders say, "First pray to Ganesha, then begin the work." For many people, this has simply become part of…

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Protest Erupts as Women Staff at Eiffel Tower Were 'Asked To Leave' So Men Could Serve Hindu Guests Instead

Eiffel Tower staff protested after female employees were allegedly moved during a BAPS delegation visit as tower's operator admitted the arrangements should not have been accepted.

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BAPS and its celibate monks: The organisation at the centre of the Eiffel Tower row

A Hindu religious organisation has come under fire in Paris, France after female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to move away or make themselves “invisible” during a private visit by its delegation. This prompted staff to strike and force the iconic landmark to close on September 7.

The Independent UK

Who are BAPS, the influential Hindu religious group at the centre of Eiffel Tower controversy?

The group, headquartered in India, counts over a million followers worldwide, runs 1,300 temples and 5,025 centres, and is patronised by Narendra Modi

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Rishi Panchami 2026: Why Do Hindus Worship 7 Sages?

Rishi Panchami is a holy festival celebrated by the Hindus to show respect to Saptrishis, the seven wise sages who have contributed much to the Hindu religion owing to their immense wisdom and spiritual knowledge. The celebration of Rishi Panchami is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.…

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Pithori Amavasya 2026 Guide: Right Date, Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance

Have you ever heard someone call the same Amavasya by different names? That is quite common with Pithori Amavasya. In some parts of India, people know it as Pithori Amavasya. Some call it Bhadrapada Amavasya, while others know it as Kushotpatini Amavasya. In Maharashtra, this day is also connected with…

Radio France Internationale

Internal inquiry opened after Eiffel Tower 'sexist' closure prompts strike

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. The operating company has acknowledged it was wrong to accept the conditions and has opened an internal investigation.

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Eiffel Tower Closed Amid Outrage After Visiting Hindu Guru Demands Women Be “Made Invisible” And Management Complies

One person reacted, “Why would a French institute agree to this absurdity???”

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