Elephant forced to carry 650kg silver-and-gold shrine goes on rampage during Hindu festival Organisers abandon procession midway after animal runs back and damages vehicles The Independent UK · 9m ago
Husband wins divorce case but ordered to pay Rs 36.25 lakh to wife: How Patna HC applied Hindu marriage law on cruelty and permanent alimony Husband gets divorce under reciprocal cruelty grounds available under Hindu Marriage law but with Rs 36.25 lakh permanent alimony; Patna HC order explained in this article. The Economic Times · 16m ago
Mamdani urges communities to stand against hate during Navratri celebrations after foiled temple attack Zohran Mamdani participated in celebrations for Navratri and Durga Puja with the Hindu community in New York. The celebrations took place shortly after a foiled mass shooting attempt at a temple in Illinois. Concerns over increasing anti-Hindu hate in the United States have arisen following this incident. Community leaders and… The Economic Times · 1h ago
5 Powerful South Indian Gods You May Not Know About South India is home to fascinating local deities whose stories are deeply connected to forests, farming, justice and village life. While many people across India worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga, several regional traditions remain less familiar outside their home regions. The Kannada film Kantara introduced many viewers… MyLifeXP · 3h ago
Why Lakshmi Is Worshipped by a Culture That Also Calls Wealth a Spiritual Danger The same tradition that places gold coins at the feet of Lakshmi also gives us the Bhagavad Gita's warning in Chapter 2, Verse 62: that desire leads to attachment, attachment to anger, and anger to the destruction of the self. These are not two Hinduisms arguing with each other. They… Times Life · 7h ago
What the Arthashastra Says About Money That Spirituality Ignores Kautilya wrote the Arthashastra sometime between the fourth and third centuries BCE, and he did not waste a sentence on ambivalence about wealth. Artha, material prosperity, economic power, the capacity to act in the world, was not a concession to human weakness. It was one of the four aims of… Times Life · 7h ago
Why Could Ravana Not Lift the Mountain Hanuman Carried? Hanuman carried a mountain to save Lakshmana, yet a village associated with that very mountain is known for a tradition of not worshipping him. Why would people honour the mountain but refuse to celebrate the deity who carried it? The answer lies in the story of Dronagiri, the Sanjeevani herb… MyLifeXP · 8h ago
‘Would I get dinner tonight?’: Indian Pandit Ji in Dubai recalls early days without fixed salary A Hindu priest from Jabalpur working in Dubai has recalled his financial struggles during his early days in the UAE. Speaking to an Instagram creator, he said he had no fixed salary and earned AED 200 (approximately Rs 4,800) to AED 500 (approximately Rs 12,000) as dakshina for performing ceremonies.… The Economic Times · 18h ago
Ravi Kishan plays Lord Rama for the first time at Ramleela, recalls journey from playing Sita Ravi Kishan played Lord Rama for the first time at Delhi’s Ayodhya Ki Ramleela during Dussehra. The actor, whose childhood Ramleela roles included Sita, Parshuram and Kevat, reflected on his journey from village performances to a career in cinema and politics. He also urged young people to learn about Hindu… The Economic Times · 20h ago
What the failed attack on an Illinois temple reveals about anti-Hindu hate in the United States Lawmakers are calling for a failed attack on the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora, Illinois, to be investigated as a hate crime. On Oct. 11, 2026, as hundreds of Hindu worshippers gathered for the first day of Navaratri, a celebration of the divine feminine over nine nights, a 19-year-old… The Conversation · 20h ago
Why Do Devotees Tie Aparajita After Durga Visarjan? What if Durga Visarjan is not the final ritual of the festival? In some Hindu traditions, devotees perform Aparajita Puja after bidding farewell to Maa Durga. The ritual carries a beautiful idea: even when the goddess’s idol is immersed, devotees can continue to seek her blessings for courage, protection and… MyLifeXP · 21h ago
4 Wealth Secrets From Goddess Lakshmi Nobody Talks About What if earning more money is not the real secret to prosperity? Hindu mythology offers a fascinating way to look at wealth through the divine family associated with Goddess Lakshmi. Her connection with Alakshmi, Saraswati, Jalandhara and Lord Vishnu reveals a deeper message about money, learning, greed and financial stability.… MyLifeXP · 22h ago
‘Demands comprehensive federal response’: 105 US lawmakers urge FBI to probe Hindu temple shooting plot amid hate crime concerns A group of 105 US lawmakers has urged the FBI to investigate an alleged shooting plot at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as a potential federal hate crime, citing concerns about anti-Indian, anti-Hindu and broader anti-South Asian hostility. The Times of India · 22h ago
Father bought 5-bigha land in elder brother’s name, other brothers claimed it was joint family land; M.P. High Court rules in elder brother’s favour, here's why Father bought 5-bigha land in elder brother’s name; other brothers objected, claiming joint family funds were used, but Madhya Pradesh HC upholds elder brother’s title. Know how elder won the land case. The Economic Times · Oct 21
MyLifeXP · Oct 21 Why Hindu Gods Carry Weapons and Raise One Hand in Blessing Have you ever noticed that many Hindu deities hold a weapon in one hand while raising the other in a gesture of blessing or protection? This powerful image reflects a deeper idea in Hindu traditions: knowledge guides us, while strength helps us protect what is right. The same principle is…
MyLifeXP · Oct 21 Was Ramayana Really Caused by a Woman? The Hidden Truth What if the Ramayana was not shaped by warriors alone, but also by the choices, courage, devotion and wisdom of women? We often hear that a woman was responsible for the events that led to the Ramayana. But this familiar claim misses a much deeper truth. From Kaikeyi’s decision to…
The Economic Times · Oct 21 105 members of US Congress urge FBI to investigate Illinois Hindu Temple shooting plot as potential hate crime 105 members of Congress urged the FBI to investigate an attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple. The attack involved a self-identified neo-Nazi whose rifle jammed during the incident. Lawmakers expressed concerns over increasing threats targeting Indian and Hindu Americans and sought comprehensive federal responses. They criticized dangerous messaging that…
MyLifeXP · Oct 21 Why Did the Pandavas Hide Their Weapons in a Shami Tree? Why do people worship weapons on Dussehra, and why are Shami leaves exchanged as gold? Behind these traditions lies a fascinating story associated with the Pandavas, their year in hiding, and their prayer to Goddess Durga. According to a popular traditional account, a Shami tree protected the Pandavas’ weapons when…
MyLifeXP · Oct 21 Why Did Bhishma Refuse to Fight One Warrior in the Mahabharata? Bhishma, also known as Devavrata, was among the most respected figures in the Mahabharata. He was renowned for his military skill, wisdom, discipline, and extraordinary vow of celibacy, which earned him the name Bhishma.His commitment to the throne of Hastinapura shaped his entire life. During the Kurukshetra war, he fought…
Times Life · Oct 21 What Hindu Philosophy Actually Says About Being Ordinary The Country That Made Ambition a Moral DutyEvery report card in India carries a ghost score, the marks your neighbour's child got. The pressure is not imagined. It is structural, inherited, and dressed in the language of love. Parents who sacrificed call it motivation. Children who broke call it something…
MyLifeXP · Oct 21 5 Amazing Facts About Sarangpur’s Kashtbhanjan Hanuman Imagine visiting a Hanuman temple and seeing Shani Dev portrayed at Hanuman Ji’s feet, appearing in the form of a woman. This unusual image is one of the most talked-about features of the Kashtbhanjan Hanuman Temple in Sarangpur, Gujarat. Devotees visit this sacred place seeking strength, peace, and relief during…
MyLifeXP · Oct 20 Feeling Spiritually Drained During Diwali? Here Is How to Rejuvenate Your Spirit Why a Festival of Light Can Leave You Feeling Dark InsideDiwali is built around a single image: a small clay lamp holding its flame steady in the open air. The tradition did not choose that image by accident. A diya is not a floodlight. It does not illuminate a room.…
The Times of India · Oct 20 2 British Indians assaulted during Dussehra, Bathukamma celebrations The assaults happened on Oct 17 outside Ossett Town Hall, which was hosting the celebration. The event was organised by local Telugu Hindu community groups. Earlier in the evening a group of around 25 local white youths, mostly male, were cycling around on e-bikes asking organisers what was going on…
MyLifeXP · Oct 20 Why Does Vijayadashami Celebrate Good Over Evil? The Untold Stories Behind Dussehra As the celebrations of Navratri and Dussehra reach their grand conclusion, one message echoes across India: no matter how powerful evil becomes, it cannot defeat righteousness forever. Known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, this festival marks the victory of good over evil. The word Vijayadashami combines vijaya, meaning victory, and dashami,…
MyLifeXP · Oct 20 Why Does Maa Durga's Farewell Remind Us That Nothing Lasts Forever? But have you ever wondered why this farewell feels so emotional? Why does the immersion of an idol remind people of something much bigger than the end of a festival? In Hindu traditions, Maa Durga's farewell is often understood as a reminder that everything in the material world is temporary,…