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Why Lord Brahma Is Rarely Worshipped & His Most Powerful Temple

Lord Brahma is considered as the God of Creation in Hinduism. Being a key member of the Trimurti, along with God Shiva and Bhagwan Vishnu, Brahma is believed to be the divine architect of the entire universe. In fact, Lord Brahma is considered as one of the most merciful and…

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4 Most Powerful Lord Shiva Mantras for Peace, Health & Moksha

Lord Shiva is one of the most powerful and revered deities in Hinduism. Being a Trinity God, along with God Brahma and Bhagwan Vishnu, Lord Shiva is considered as both the creator and destroyer. We can experience his presence as a transcendent yogi at Mount Kailash. It is believed Lord…

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Why Some Say India Has 4 Shankaracharyas and Others Say 5

“एकं सद् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति।” Truth is one, but it is spoken of in many ways. Ask how many Shankaracharyas India has, and you may hear two confident answers. Some will say four. Others will firmly say five. This difference is not confusion born out of ignorance. It comes from…

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Why Kubera, Not Lakshmi, Is the Real God of Hindu Wealth

Most people grow up believing one simple thing. If you want wealth, you worship Lakshmi. Clean the house, light lamps, pray sincerely, and prosperity will follow. This belief feels comforting and hopeful. But Hindu philosophy has never treated wealth as something that arrives only through wish or prayer. Hidden beneath…

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The Lutyens blind spot: Mark Tully saw the English media’s disconnect with ordinary Indians

In 1991, Mark Tully, by then the face of the BBC in India and one of the most recognisable foreign broadcasters covering the country, turned a critical gaze towards the English-language news media in India.

Newslaundry

7 Reasons Why Calling Hinduism a Religion Is Misleading

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय॥ Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to “follow” Hinduism. They grow into it through everyday life, through family habits, moral choices, festivals, food, and the way they are taught to understand success, failure, time, and responsibility. That is why many people…

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4 Life-Changing Teachings of Neem Karoli Baba for Children

Neem Karoli Baba is one of those rare spiritual gurus who taught important lessons on devotion and unconditional love through his actions and even through the miracles that he did. Even though he was never concerned about fame or prestigious positions, his philosophy and spiritual essence touched the hearts of…

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Why These 7 Friendships From Hindu Scriptures Still Make People Emotional Today

Friendship is one of the purest and most powerful human bonds, and Hindu scriptures describe it as sacred, purposeful, and deeply emotional. Rooted in lived wisdom and spiritual teachings, friendship in Hinduism supports dharma, protects dignity, and heals inner pain. These stories go beyond mythology and reflect real human values…

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From bolts to blue jets, lightning comes in many strange forms

Lightning has captured people’s fascination for millennia. It’s embedded in mythology, religion and popular culture. Think of Thor in Norse mythology or Indra in Hinduism.

The Conversation

The 200-year-old paintings blocked from leaving the UK

The series is valued at £280,000

The Independent UK

Export bar placed on ‘beautiful’ Hindu paintings

The Devi Mahatmya – illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism – are valued at £280,000.

Evening Standard

Diwali celebrations in Australia: ‘It’s about sharing our joy and excitement’

Lights, fireworks and feasting are staples of Hinduism’s festival of light, which hails the triumph of goodness over evil

The Guardian - AU

‘Sitting on a volcano’: Two Indian temples clash as politics and faith mix

The Jagannath temple in Puri has been among Hinduism’s most sacred shrines for 1,000 years. Can an upstart challenge it?

Al Jazeera

Third Circuit: No Establishment Clause Violation in School Lessons on Islam

From Hilsenrath v. School District of the Chathams, decided yesterday by the Third Circuit (Judge Thomas Hardiman, joined by Judge… The post Third Circuit: No Establishment Clause Violation in School Lessons on Islam appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Independent UK

Two decades after ousting their king, Nepalese protesters want him back

‘I was in the protests that took away monarchy, but I was mistaken’

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Devotees across India celebrate the Shivaratri festival in honor of Hindu god Shiva

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism.

The Independent UK

Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India

The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the saffron flag of Hinduism, all repeating a centuries-old ritual that Hindus believe cleanses them of their sins…

The Independent UK

Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias

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Dynamite News

Dual face of BJP revealed through such orders," Delhi CM on Religious Committee decision

Delhi CM Atishi said, "The dual face of BJP is revealed through such orders. On one hand, they pretend to protect Hinduism, while on the other, they secretly instruct their appointed officers and LG to demolish temples." Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Bhagavad Gita for children: 7 meaningful shlokas with deep message

A work of knowledge that speaks to people of all ages is the Bhagavad Gita. It is a prominent religious scripture in Hinduism that takes the form of a conversation between Prince Arjuna and Krishna, an avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu. The sacred book is a source of profound…

Newslaundry

How Ambedkar’s vision challenges RSS Hindutva in Nagpur

Nagpur is a city with deep roots in two powerful ideological movements that have shaped India’s political landscape. The RSS gained popularity in Nagpur after its formation in the 1920s. On another front, Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur is where Dr BR Ambedkar made his decisive shift from Hinduism to Buddhism.

The Times of India

Meet Tulsi Gabbard's family: All about her parents, siblings and husband

Tulsi Gabbard, has been named as the director of national intelligence, by President-elect Donald Trump, a position that would see her overseeing 18 intelligence agencies. A former democrat from Hawaii and a self-proclaimed Hindu American, Gabbard is also a Krishna devotee. Born on April 12, 1982 in Leloaloa, American Samoa,…

The Conversation

The 4 ‘ashramas’ of Hinduism and what they can teach us about aging gracefully

Aging is often feared, resisted, and in the cruelest of cases, mocked and even punished.

International Business Times

From Indonesia To Singapore: Four Stages Of Pope's Trip

Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore over the next fortnight in his most ambitious trip in 11 years leading the worldwide Catholic Church.

The Times of India

How to blow Shankha and immense health benefits associated with it

Blowing the shankh, or conch shell, holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in various traditions, particularly in Hinduism. The Holy sound of Shankh, or the Shankhnaad is believed to attract positive energy. Blowing Shankh is a part of the religious rituals Hindus follow every day. Shankh is also blown during…

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