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Muslim social worker started Janmashtami celebration in Kolkata's Mominpore 58 yrs ago but now the muslim organisers have been removed and Hindus have taken over the committee

This year, a well-known Kolkata Janmashtami celebration is undergoing a noteworthy organizational change. The event, which has historically embraced multicultural involvement, will now be exclusively managed by Hindu members. This decision comes in light of comments made by a local BJP representative regarding religious festivities. The Muslim community has been…

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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu directs TTD, Endowments officials to expedite construction of 5,000 temples

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered the construction of 5,000 new temples statewide. He also directed officials to promote Hindu Dharma and spirituality extensively. Existing ancient temples will undergo restoration, with a focus on Shiva temples. The Chief Minister suggested utilizing Srivani Trust funds for these religious initiatives.…

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Mass burials of unidentified victims continue in Nepal as death toll exceeds 1,100 one week after flash floods

Many were outraged and expressed their disapproval after the government revealed it intended to carry out mass “temporary” burials of the deceased. Nepal’s largely Hindu community objected to the measure which they say goes against religious traditions.

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Why Hanuman’s Name Alone Is Not Enough in Bajrang Baan

There is a fascinating detail in Bajrang Baan that many devotees recite without stopping to understand. While the prayer is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, it also invokes the name and authority of Lord Rama. Why would a prayer to Hanuman bring Rama into the centre of its appeal? The answer…

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Aja Ekadashi 2026: Don’t Miss This Important Parana Time

Aja Ekadashi 2026 is a special day to observe the fast in the Hindu lunar calendar on Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month to honour Lord Vishnu (Vishnao Ji). Aja Ekadashi devotees take the vow in their mind that through this vrat and the prayers they can attain purity of heart…

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South London Hindu temple prays for missing members after deadly floods in Nepal

Sixteen members of a south London Hindu temple remain missing after a flood near Nepal and Tibet, leaving families waiting for news of loved ones.

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100-year-old Hindu temple demolished in Pakistan’s Punjab, minority groups demand probe

A more than 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab province was demolished in Siraj village, Narowal, on August 21. While minority groups have alleged deliberate demolition and encroachment, the Evacuee Trust Property Board has maintained that the temple collapsed due to torrential rains. Calls have now grown for an investigation…

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How Shani Dev’s Gaze Changed Dasharath’s Destiny

Imagine a king flying through the sky to stop a cosmic danger, only to suddenly lose everything beneath him. This dramatic story begins with a frightening prediction. According to a traditional narrative, Shani Dev’s entry into Rohini Nakshatra was believed to bring severe consequences for the earth, including famine and…

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Pakistan court allows Hindu woman to return home after alleged forced conversion, marriage

A court in Pakistan on Tuesday allowed a 21-year-old Hindu woman to return to her parents after she told the magistrate that she wished to go home of her own free will, days after her family alleged that she had been abducted and pressured to convert to Islam and marry…

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Was Shukracharya Really a Villain? The Truth Revealed

What if the Dev and Asur stories were never meant to be understood as simply heroes versus villains? One of the strongest examples is Shukracharya, the legendary guru of the Asuras. He is often remembered as the opponent of the Devas and the rival of Brihaspati, the guru of the…

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Why Do Devotees Bathe Laddu Gopal Again After Janmashtami?

For many devotees, Laddu Gopal is not simply a deity kept in the home. He is lovingly treated like a member of the family. Devotees wake him, bathe him, dress him, offer him food and even put him to sleep. That feeling of personal devotion becomes especially beautiful on Krishna…

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100-year-old Hindu temple demolished in Pakistan’s Punjab

A historic Hindu temple in Pakistan's Punjab province was demolished on August 21. Minority groups allege religious zealots targeted the site for adjacent madrassa land. The government claims torrential rains caused the temple's collapse. Demands for an investigation and restoration have been triggered by the incident. Local Hindu leaders express…

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September 2026 calendar with festivals: From Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika Teej to Anant Chaturdashi, Check complete list of important dates

As September 2026 unfolds, India's Hindu communities will immerse themselves in vibrant celebrations. Mark your calendars for Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, followed closely by Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika Teej on September 14, the latter honoring Goddess Parvati. The festivities culminate with Anant Chaturdashi and Ganesh Visarjan on September 25,…

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Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal: Karnataka's Chalukya Heritage Triangle Where Indian Temple Architecture Evolved

The workshop nobody visitsAihole has 125 temples. On a typical weekday, you might share them with a handful of schoolchildren and a caretaker who has memorised the ASI signboards well enough to recite them without looking. The Durga Temple here, misnamed, it has nothing to do with the goddess and…

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Why Women Avoid Hanuman Ji’s Idol in Some Temples

Hanuman Ji is worshipped across India as a symbol of strength, devotion, courage and self-control. Women also pray to him, recite the Hanuman Chalisa, observe fasts and offer prayers with deep faith. Yet, in some temples, you may notice a different practice: women are asked not to touch Hanuman Ji’s…

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Congressional nominee Brad Lander heckled over Israel stance at New York protest

Lander screamed at and verbally abused as he protested against Hindu nationalist rally in Madison Square Garden

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Over 100-year-old temple demolished in Pakistan's Punjab province

An ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan's Punjab province was reportedly demolished. Local groups claim religious zealots destroyed the structure for seminary land. Government officials stated the old temple collapsed due to heavy rains. Minority bodies have urged the Punjab government to take action. They also requested the restoration of the…

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Why Was Krishna Born as the 8th Child? The Hidden Meaning

Why did Lord Krishna enter the world as Devaki and Vasudeva’s eighth child? The number may look like a simple detail from the birth story, but Hindu traditions and later spiritual interpretations attach deeper symbolism to it. Before Krishna’s arrival, Devaki’s first six children were killed by Kamsa, while the…

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Who Is Greater Than Lord Vishnu? The Hidden Story

Who is truly the greatest in the entire universe? Is it the vast sky, the mighty ocean, the Earth, a powerful sage or even Lord Vishnu? This question once arose in the mind of Narada Muni, and the answer he received from Garuda Dev reveals a surprisingly deep spiritual truth.…

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Authorities in Nepal carry out temporary burials of unidentified flood victims causing public outrage

Temporary burials of hundreds of the catastrophic flood victims have caused public outrage in parts of the country who accused authorities of not following Hindu burial rites and mismanaging the situation.

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What Each Month's Purnima Encodes: The Specific Energy of Every Full Moon Night in India

The calendar that was never about datesThe Hindu lunar calendar was built on one observation: the moon does not repeat itself. Each Purnima, the Sanskrit word for full moon, derived from purna, meaning complete, arrives in a different nakshatra, a different ritu, a different quality of light. The Puranas and…

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Amavasya and the New Moon: What Hindu Ritual About Ancestors Teaches the Living About Grief

The night that asks nothing of the skyThe new moon gives you nothing to look at. That is the first thing Amavasya asks of you: to sit with a sky that offers no light back. Every other Hindu observance has something to orient toward, the full Kartik moon, the rising…

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CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke advises BJP to follow RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s lead

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke urged the Bharatiya Janata Party to heed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's counsel. Dipke stated the ruling party mistakenly believes it surpasses its parent organization. Bhagwat recently asserted that anyone disallowing Muslims in India is not Hindu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's label for protesting youth was also…

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5 Powerful Lessons From Krishna’s Life We Often Miss

What if the greatest lesson from Lord Krishna’s life is hidden in something as simple as his smile? Krishna’s story is filled with moments of separation, responsibility and struggle. He was born in a prison, separated from his parents, grew up away from his birthplace and eventually left behind the…

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How Was Balarama’s Birth Possible? Mythology Meets Science

What if a story written thousands of years ago described an event that sounds surprisingly familiar to modern science? The birth of Lord Balarama contains one of the most intriguing episodes in Krishna mythology. According to the Bhagavata Purana, Balarama was first present in Devaki’s womb before being transferred to…

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