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SHOCKING: Hindu news topic - What They Never Told You

Most people see Arjuna's chariot as a magnificent war vehicle from the Mahabharata. But according to many traditional spiritual interpretations inspired by the Bhagavad Gita and later Hindu philosophy, it represents something far deeper than a battlefield chariot. Every part of it carries a symbolic meaning that reflects the journey…

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How Lord Shiva Gifted Ravana His Deadliest Weapon

Whenever the Ramayana is discussed, people often remember Lord Rama's divine bow, Lord Hanuman's unmatched strength, or Lord Indra's Vajra. But very few know about the extraordinary weapon carried by Ravana himself. According to Hindu scriptures and traditional retellings, Ravana possessed a divine sword called Chandrahās, a weapon gifted to…

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Chant This Shiva Mantra for Blessings, Wisdom and Peace

Every devotee knows the power of chanting Lord Shiva's name, but did you know that certain traditions mention a special mantra believed to invoke Lord Shiva's blessings for many aspects of life? Known in some spiritual traditions as the Sarvakarya Siddhi Mantra, it is chanted with faith for wisdom, inner…

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6 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Easy and Rewarding for Senior Travellers

Mysuru: The City That Does the Work for YouMysuru is the most underrated senior-friendly destination in India, and the reason is simple: almost everything worth seeing sits within a 5-km radius of the city centre. The Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill (accessible by car to within 50 steps of…

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Why This Garuda Purana Story Still Matters Today

Many people believe Shraddha is performed only for one's own ancestors. But an ancient story from the Garuda Purana presents a much deeper message. It tells the story of a compassionate king, a suffering spirit, and an act of selfless kindness that changed everything. Whether you see it as history,…

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US-based daughter goes to court against parents, seeking share in family land; Karnataka HC rejects her claim; here’s why

Daughter married and settled in USA lost partition case in HC for getting share in family lands in Bengaluru for this reason; Know more. Know why did she lose the case in Karnataka High Court. Also know what does Hindu law say.

The Economic Times

Protests rock Dhaka as minority leaders condemn arrest of Hindu man building 81-ft Lord Ram statue

Minority leaders in Bangladesh on Saturday staged a large protest outside the National press club in Dhaka, condemning the arrest of a young Hindu man, Haridas Chandra Tarani Das, and alleging that the money laundering charges against him were fabricated to stop the construction of an 81-foot Lord Ram statue…

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Why Everyone Misunderstands the Garuda Purana

Mention Garuda Purana, and most people immediately think about death, the afterlife, and funeral rituals. But what if that belief is only a small part of the story? What if one of Hinduism's most misunderstood scriptures is actually meant to be read throughout life, not just after someone's passing? According…

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How One Curse Led to the Birth of Mata Sita

Can intense devotion ever lead to a curse instead of a blessing? At first, it sounds impossible. Yet one fascinating story from Hindu tradition tells of a king whose unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva unexpectedly changed the destiny of Goddess Lakshmi herself. What began as a royal curse eventually led…

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Children can not have birthright to father’s self-acquired property even if he got it via gift, Will, family arrangement or partition in this case; Know what Mitakshara Hindu law says

A recent ruling clarifies children's birthright in inherited property. Mitakshara Hindu law states self-acquired property does not grant automatic birthrights. The source of the father's title determines if property is ancestral or self-acquired. Children can still inherit self-acquired property through succession laws or a Will. This ruling impacts claims based…

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Why the Shodashopachara Puja Has Sixteen Steps: The Hindu Logic of a Sacred Number

A number that carries its own theologySixteen appears in Hindu sacred thought with a consistency that stops feeling like coincidence somewhere around the third text you read. The moon has sixteen kalas, the fifteen visible phases of waxing and waning, and a sixteenth that never rises or sets, called the…

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In East India, a Marian shrine draws in Christian, Hindu and Muslim pilgrims

Each week for the last 13 years, 28-year-old Rimpa Chowdhury, who describes herself as a devout Hindu, has visited the Basilica of the Holy Rosary

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UP: Shiv Sena demands ban on namaz at Gyanvapi mosque during Shravan

The Uttar Pradesh unit of Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) has demanded a ban on offering namaz at the Gyanvapi mosque complex during the Hindu month of Shravan, claiming it hurts the religious sentiments of devotees visiting the adjoining Kashi Vishwanath temple. In a letter to the temple administration, the party…

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Why the Number 108 Is Sacred in Hindu Tradition, From Mala Beads to the Upanishads

The number your grandmother never explainedYou have held a mala. You know it has 108 beads. You were probably told to count each one as you repeat your mantra, and you did, and you never asked why 108. Not 100, which would be round. Not 1000, which would feel grand.…

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Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves 1 dead and many hospitalized

A sudden crowd surge at a Hindu festival in Odisha, India, has left at least one person dead and many hospitalized

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Why Lord Vishwakarma Is Called the First Engineer

When people hear the word "engineer," they usually think of modern buildings, bridges, or machines. But thousands of years before modern engineering existed, Hindu scriptures describe a divine architect whose creations continue to amaze devotees even today. From Ravana's magnificent Golden Lanka to Lord Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra and Lord Shiva's…

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What Shiva's Anger Created Will Leave You Speechless

What if the most difficult person in your life is not your punishment but your greatest teacher? It sounds impossible, yet many Puranic stories suggest that discomfort often hides the biggest transformation. One fascinating legend speaks of a powerful sage connected with Lord Shiva's fierce energy. His anger terrified kings,…

The Economic Times

BJP accuses Congress of patronising 'conversion mafia' over Hyderabad school row

The BJP criticised the Telangana Congress government regarding a school's homework assignment. A private school allegedly asked a Hindu student to learn an Islamic verse. BJP spokespersons accused the Congress of patronizing a conversion mafia in the state. They demanded strict action against the school and its management. The incident…

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Who Loved Draupadi the Most? The Answer Will Surprise You

When people talk about Draupadi and the Pandavas, they often focus on Arjuna. But the Mahabharata quietly tells another story, one that is filled with unwavering loyalty, fierce protection, and silent devotion. Among all the Pandavas, it was Bhima who repeatedly stood by Draupadi whenever she needed strength the most.…

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Why Do Hindu Gods Take Birth in Bharat? The Puranic Answer

Why are so many of Hinduism's greatest divine stories connected to Bharat? Is it simply because this is where Hindu civilization developed, or do the ancient scriptures offer a deeper explanation? Surprisingly, several Puranas describe Bharatvarsha as a land unlike any other. They present it not merely as a place…

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Why Madurai Is South India's Most Spiritually Dense City and the Slow Way to Experience It

The city that doesn't separate the sacred from the streetMost temple cities keep the divine behind walls. Madurai refuses that arrangement. The Meenakshi Amman temple sits at the geographic and psychic centre of the city, and everything, the flower market, the silk shops, the idli stalls, orbits it without apology.…

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Why Every Hindu Ritual Begins With Ganesh and What That Teaches You About Starting Anything

The god who can both clear and create your obstaclesHis full title is Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. But the Mudgala Purana, one of the eighteen Upapuranas dedicated entirely to Ganesha, gives him a second title that most people quietly skip over: Vighnakarta, the creator of obstacles. Both titles belong…

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How One Promise Led to Lord Rama and Karna

What if the story of Lord Rama and the story of Karna were connected long before either hero was born? It sounds impossible, yet an often-overlooked tradition from the Ramayana reveals a remarkable chain of friendship, promises, adoption, sacrifice, and destiny. At the center of this forgotten story stands Princess…

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Mathura case: SC defers hearing; talks underway between Hindu litigants

The Supreme Court deferred the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute hearing. Hindu parties are currently engaged in discussions regarding their lead lawsuit. The court adjourned the matter until August 12 for further proceedings. This decision follows submissions about ongoing off-the-record talks between plaintiffs. Multiple petitions concerning the dispute are already…

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Why Are 5 Flour Effigies Used During Panchak Death?

What if someone told you that a single death could lead to five more? This frightening belief has been passed down through generations and still causes fear in many families. Whenever a death occurs during Panchak, whispers of an ancient curse begin. But is this belief actually supported by Hindu…

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