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What Is Hanuman Ji’s Gada Called? The Hidden Truth

When you picture Hanuman Ji, one symbol almost always appears beside him: the mighty gada. But have you ever wondered whether this sacred weapon actually has a name? A popular tradition identifies Hanuman Ji’s gada as Kaumodaki, and some modern retellings say that Kubera gave it to him. However, there…

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Bangladesh: Hindu businessman, 4 family members go missing amid threats

A Hindu businessman and four members of his family have been missing from Bangladesh's Chandpur district since August 20, with police investigating reports that he had received threats, according to local media reports.

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India hits back after UN watchdog voices ‘grave concern’ over caste, ethnic and religious discrimination

UN report flags targeting of ethno-religious groups, tribals and people on lower rungs of Hindu caste system

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India Anti-Conversion Law: Churches Demand Worshippers Sign 'Self-Declaration' Forms to Pray Safely

Churches in Maharashtra are requiring congregants to sign self-declaration forms to counter allegations of forced conversion as the state's anti-conversion law takes effect.

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Top Bollywood actor’s advert withdrawn after criticism over ‘bikini’ outfit for Hindu festival

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in India, sides with Kriti Sanon: ‘Stop trolling women for exercising freedom’

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Why Does Number 14 Follow Lord Ram Everywhere?

Fourteen years. Fourteen weapons. Fourteen demons. Fourteen thousand warriors. Fourteen worlds. At first, these numbers may look like unrelated details scattered throughout the Ramayana. But once you start noticing the number 14, something curious happens. It seems to appear again and again around the life of Lord Rama. His exile…

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Durga Puja to be themed on Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's life, political journey

A Durga Puja in Kolkata will feature a pandal dedicated to Suvendu Adhikari's political life. Organizers plan to trace his journey from Nandigram to Nabanna through various artistic displays. The exhibition will include models, photographs, and documentary presentations of his career. This visual narrative aims to chronicle his childhood and…

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Why Could Hanuman Not Recognise Shiva? The Hidden Truth

Hanuman is remembered as one of the greatest devotees in Hindu tradition. His devotion to Lord Rama, extraordinary strength and complete humility are celebrated across generations. But there is a fascinating question that often appears in popular retellings: If Hanuman was himself connected with Lord Shiva, why would he not…

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Churches in India are asking people to fill out consent forms as ‘anti-conversion’ law comes into effect

‘Self-declaration’ form affirms that congregant is attending prayer meetings voluntarily

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Sambhal temple-mosque row: Supreme Court postpones hearing to September 29

A court hearing for the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute was postponed to September 29. This postponement occurred due to an interim stay imposed by the Supreme Court in November 2024. The legal dispute began when Hindu petitioners claimed the mosque was built over a temple. Following a court-ordered survey,…

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Bhojshala row: Hindu outfits call for Dhar bandh, accuse administration of defying SC order

Hindu organisations called a half-day bandh in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar, alleging the administration was not following the Supreme Court’s directions on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex prayer site. Security was tightened as rallies were held, while officials said the situation remained peaceful and the shutdown would be kept voluntary.

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Why Did Kannappa Offer Meat to Lord Shiva? The Truth

What would you offer your God if you knew nothing about rituals, mantras or temple traditions? A flower? Milk? Fruits? The story of Kannappa takes devotion in a completely unexpected direction. According to a beloved Shaiva tradition, Kannappa was a hunter who worshipped Lord Shiva with whatever he had, even…

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Why Lord Rama Did Not Regret the Past: A Powerful Lesson

Have you ever wondered what would happen if we stopped replaying every painful moment in our minds? One mistake happens, one decision goes wrong, and suddenly we spend days asking, “Why did I do that?” “Why did this happen to me?” or “What if I had chosen differently?” The Ramayana…

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In 20th-century India, the perfect Hindu wife was… a man

For much of the 20th century, the most admired wife in Marathi-speaking India was not a woman at all.

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'Their faces burnt': Disturbing details emerge in Bangladesh Hindu family murder

A Hindu family of four was found murdered inside their locked home in Bangladesh’s Rangpur city, with investigators uncovering disturbing details about the killings and an alleged attempt to destroy evidence.

The Independent UK

What is Bali’s sacred day of silence and what are the rules?

Tourists and locals are expected to stay indoors during the day of silence

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Raksha Bandhan 2026: Why August 28 Matters More Than August 27 2026

One of the questions that always arises when it comes to Raksha Bandhan is on which occasion should the rakhi be tied? This is further bewildered in the year 2026, when the tithi of Shravan Purnima is on 27th August to 28th August. If you are wondering whether Raksha Bandhan…

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How a Manchester priest is facing charges in India under a law that’s not yet in force

EXPLAINED: Police appear set to drop religious conversion charges against Pankaj Devnoor but may yet pursue allegations under other laws. Namita Singh explains

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Why Did Krishna’s Own Clan Destroy Itself? The Hidden Truth

How could the mighty Yadava dynasty, protected by the presence of Lord Krishna, eventually destroy itself? The answer lies in one of the most haunting stories connected with the end of the Mahabharata era. After the Kurukshetra war, Krishna visited Gandhari to offer comfort after the destruction of her sons…

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Who Tied the First Rakhi? The Hidden Story Revealed

What if the first Raksha Sutra was not tied between a brother and sister? For generations, Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated as a beautiful bond between siblings. But an account associated with the Bhavishya Purana tells a very different and fascinating story. According to this traditional account, the earliest Raksha…

The Times of India

‘Attackers took bath, ate dates’: Chilling details in Bangladesh Hindu family case

A Hindu family of four was found murdered inside their locked home in Bangladesh’s Rangpur city. Investigators said the suspects allegedly stayed at the house after the killings, bathed there, ate dates and cucumbers from the refrigerator and used yaba before fleeing, as per local media reports.

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Is Krishna Really the Reason Raksha Bandhan Began?

Every Raksha Bandhan, one popular story comes up again and again: Lord Krishna and Draupadi. But is that really the origin of Raksha Bandhan? According to a widely circulated Hindu devotional tradition, the story goes much further back, to the time of Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar, King Bali and Goddess…

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Hindu family of four found dead in locked home in Bangladesh’s Rangpur; strangulation suspected

A chilling scene unfolded when police discovered the bodies of four members of a Hindu family in their locked home. Initial investigations point to strangulation and a possible robbery. The family's absence since Thursday and the lack of phone activity raised alarm. Following a forced entry, officers located the victims…

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India's Himalayan Wildlife Is Climbing Higher as Temperatures Rise, What the Surveys Show

What the surveys are actually recordingA 2020 study published in the journal Global Change Biology, drawing on decades of bird census data from the western Himalayas, found that high-altitude species had shifted their ranges upward by an average of 75 to 150 metres over a 20-year period. That number sounds…

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What Maheshwari Fabric from Madhya Pradesh Reveals About the Layered History of Indian Textile Trade

The town that made cloth for queensMaheshwar sits on the northern bank of the Narmada in Madhya Pradesh, and the river is not incidental to the fabric. The weavers, called Maheshwari weavers, from the Salvi community, worked within earshot of the water for centuries before Ahilyabai Holkar arrived and changed…

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