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Upendra Bharti | HENB | Pune | April 28, 2026:: Tensions were reported in Pune (Maharashtra) on Sunday after several…

The below article was published in the “Journal for Indian Thought and Policy Research” (March 2026). The Issue of Conversion:…

Ramayana 5114 BCE: Decoding the Date and Myths is a landmark work that presents a rigorous, text-based investigation into one…

[Photo: A Hindu boy stands between a home puja and a classroom, holding a diya and reflecting on identity and…

HG Saudamini DD ACBSP, wife of Ravindra Svarupa Prabhu, just left her body in Mayapur after a brief and quick…

“Akshaya Tritiya: Reclaiming a Dharmic Tradition Beyond Consumerism”, My Ind Maker, April 19, 2026 “In contemporary Bhartiya society, Akshaya Tritiya…

Ganga Saptami 2026 — When the Sacred River Descended to Earth Observed on Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Vaishakha Shukla…

 हिंदू धर्म में, पाप आमतौर पर अपने द्वारा किये गए गलत कर्मो के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला शब्द है। पाप…

Republic day and the Independence Day of India are very special for the society. As Indians we are proud of…

 ॥Hari Om॥   Bhagavan Sri Krishna had come to illuminate the darkness of the universe in a cosmic dance of divine…

As we are well aware, the entire universe is composed of five elements. All four elements except the space element…

In the symphony of the universe, Nada Yoga (Nāda Yoga) invites you to listen within. This ancient Indian tradition, translating…

Migrant doctors meeting   For many Hindu families living in Pakistan, the future of their daughters has long been shadowed…

Where should Washington look for moral authority in 2026? – Hindu American Foundation …

Along with their plastic dentures after eating too many beef-laced sugary Laddoos, the potbelly pundits and temple leaders are using…

From its origins near Manasarovar Lake and Mount Kailas, the world’s 9th largest river flows 1,900 miles through Tibet, into…

  The Divya Desams are 108 sacred temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, praised in the hymns of the Alvars. These temples…

Attempt to stage controversial ‘Iththala’ play in Ratnagiri despite ban Hindu janajagruti Samiti and Warkari Sampradaya submit memorandum to Ratnagiri…

Thousands of devotees visit the presiding goddess Maa Lalita at Naimisharanya Dham in Uttar Pradesh every day. This temple is…

We all learn in school, or at least from our more rig­or­ous choic­es of sci­ence fic­tion, that we’ll nev­er be…

BC’s Cultural Economy is a National Growth Leader: Did you know that between 2010 and 2021 the average province in…

Dr. Daily is a pediatric cardiologist, and Dr. Devers is a psychologist. Both authors are evangelical Christians writing from within…

From an outrageous Ryan Murphy body horror to a new Game of Thrones prequel [Disclaimer: The content in this RSS…

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What is 1st House in Vedic Astrology? The first house is where our journey of life begins & also where…

It’s a traditional festival of India. Every year on January 14th, India lights up with colours, kites, and countless delicious…

IntroductionThe Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, an ancient and revered chant from Hindu scriptures, holds profound spiritual significance. Chanting this powerful mantra 108…

Varaha Avatar Along with natural beauty, Nepal is also very important from a religious point of view. Due to divine…

The world waits for us, to serve itUtilising every drop of bloodThe humanity waits for us, to save itFrom the…

 GOD’S LOVE IS THE ONLY RESOURCE OF HAPPINESSGod is the immortal source of happiness. Happiness creates positivity within the human…

Sri Vishnu Chalisa ( श्री विष्णु  चालीसा ) ।।दोहा।।विष्णु सुनिए विनय सेवक की चितलाय । कीरत कुछ वर्णन करूं दीजै ज्ञान बताय…

It’s 10.30 on Sunday morning in Sydney’s Parramatta, and things are about to get messy.Trestle tables set up in Prince…

Upendra Bharti & Sonom Dixit | HENB | Lucknow- New Delhi | March 29, 2026:: A major political controversy has…

This morning, unexpectedly, a Sadhu whom I had met in Gangotri in 2001 came to my mind. I had written…

In the 31st part of the Mahabharata series, Nilesh Oak’s version that Arundhatī preceded Vasishtha (star) for 6000 years is…

Last evening, the Friends of HUA Bay Area hosted a wonderful gathering at the Veda Temple in Milpitas, California, where…

By Chaitanya Charan das Question: Is the Ramayana, comprising as it does stories from ancient times, practically relevant today? Answer:…

From the sunset‑lit Gothic towers of Oxford University to the bustling amphitheatres of Dubai and the temple courtyards of Sydney,…

Overview Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated in honour of God Surya. It is observed on the 14th day…

Chaitra Navratri 2026 · Day 3 of 9 “Courage is not the absence of fear — it is grace standing…

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Mahashivratri celebration at Preston mandir. Lord Shiva’s blessings were upon all devotees visiting the mandir. From early in the morning…

Thus, the Srimad Bhagavata opens by proclaiming the eternal truth in its very first verse: janmady asya yatah — a…

Are ghosts another form of souls?These days, everybody has little ideas about ghosts. Hardly anyone knows completely what a ghost…

Kalashtami, also known as Kala Ashtami, is a significant observance in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Bhairava, a fierce and powerful…

Hindu prayers will open the Memphis City Council (Tennessee) meeting on December 16, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.…

The often overlooked and misunderstood form of Shakti Growing up as an Indian girl from Bihar, whose father’s job had…

It’s well known that hate always starts with the Jews first as targets, then it spreads out like we are…

Hinduism offers methods to secure spiritual consciousness by purifying the mind and quieting the thralldom of thought By Satguru Bodhinatha…

Chovvalloor Sree Bhadrakali Devi Temple 11th Prathishta Anniversary 2026 Om Sree Bhadrakali Namah.Chovvalloor Sree Bhadrakali Devi Kshetra Trust, located at…

Former Miss India Earth winner Sayali Surve exits interfaith marriage after prolonged abuse by husband This case starkly highlights the…

In Hinduism, the concept of Abhutarayas or Abhutarajasas refers to a group of gods that were believed to exist during…

Juan Pujol Gar­cía was one of the rare indi­vid­u­als whose par­tic­i­pa­tion in World War II made him a Mem­ber of…

Nominations Are Currently Open for the 2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award!Do you know an outstanding volunteer who’s making a…

It isn’t often that a book series written by a conservative Catholic goes viral on BookTok and BookTube.One of the…

Churchill reminded people how he had warned in the 1930s against the appeasement of Hitler and Nazi Germany but “no…

ISKCON Published on March 3rd, 2026 | by Madhudvisa dasa …

What is Second House In Vedic Astrology? The second house represents your immediate family, values & the planetary placements here…

🌞 Introduction to Pongal Ever wondered what festival paints Tamil Nadu with colors, tradition, and delicious food each January? It’s…

Bhagavad Gita means “Song of the Spirit,” the divine communion of truth-realization between man and his Creator, the teachings of…

Corona infection has disrupted public life in the world. At a time when human life is in danger of extinction,…

Note: This talk is given by me in a course linked to Kriyatantra Institute, yoginiashram, USA (https://kriyatantrainstitute.com/). There are many…

 “AS YOU THINK, SO YOU BECOME AS ARE YOUR THOUGHTS, SO MUST BE YOUR LIFEIMPROVE YOUR THINKINGBETTER THOUGHTS BRING BETTER ACTIONS.” Better…

 What is Kumbh Mela :  Kumbh Mela is a major pilgrimage of Hindus. It is the largest religious gathering of Hindus…

Usha Vance is a very clever woman with terrible taste in men. The Yale and Cambridge-educated lawyer quit her job…

Sukriti Pathak | HENB | Malegaon | March 2, 2026:: : Tensions flared in Maharashtra’s Malegaon after a group of…

Boarding had started but the plane was probably not yet ready, because we passengers were stuck in the narrow pathway…

In the 32nd part of the Mahābhārata series, the anomalous observation of Dhruva nakshatra shifting to the opposite direction is…

Healing Your Life: A Transformational Ayurveda Retreat with Dr. Marc Halpern California College of Ayurveda & Hindu University of America…

Gaura-lila | HH Candramauli Swami | Gaura purnima 2026| ISKCON Ljubljana Live TOP …

“The Grandeur of Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur”, Esamskriti, February 22, 2026 “My visit to Thanjavur in February 2023 was a profound…

What is a Kalpa? In Hinduism, time is considered to be cyclical, with creation and destruction happening in endless cycles.…

On 11th September 1893, Swami Vivekananda took the stage at the Parliament of World’s Religions in Chicago. Beginning with his…

Bhagwad Gita Blog : हमारे कर्मों का कर्मफल दाता कौन है🙏🪔🚩धर्मसम्राट श्री करपात्री जी महाराज का प्रवचन हमारे कर्मों का…

Ramnavmi 2025 This year Ram Navami was on a Sunday which allowed lots of our members to attend. Sun was…

In the previous reflection, we stood beside Brahma at the threshold of divine revelation—having beheld Vaikuṇṭha, surrendered at the lotus…

Human life is not like the life of any other animal. Unlike animal life, success and satisfaction have a lot…

Akshaya Tritiya, a Hindu festival synonymous with auspicious beginnings and prosperity, boasts a rich mythological heritage. These stories not only…

  Upset Hindus are urging Shein, Singapore headquartered “global online fashion and lifestyle retailer”, to apologize and immediately withdraw the…

Hasn’t Hindu imagery evolved over the centuries? Aren’t AI-generated images just a continuation of this? Yes, in a way —…

Among Hinduphobic myths you often hear is that Hindus are not charitable, while greedy, oppressive Brahmins live off Hindu wealth…

Wisdom tools for understanding and effectively coping with karma By Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami  The concept of karma has spread beyond…

Maharathotsava 2026 in the Temple of SrimookambikaOne of the most respected Shakti shrines in South India is the holy Srimookambika…

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti demands strict action against officials guilty of publishing the advertisement Derogatory advertisement put up by the Ministry…

In a world where emotional sensitivity is sometimes misinterpreted as vulnerability, Hindu philosophy offers a profound counter-narrative: genuine affection, when…

Imag­ine you could talk to Hierony­mus Bosch, the authors of the Book of Rev­e­la­tion, or of the Voyn­ich Man­u­script—a bizarre…

The Alliance is currently welcoming expressions of interest from individualsinterested in joining our Board of Directors!The Board of Directors provides…

“Most of freedom and of pleasureNothing ever lasts forever.Everybody wants to rule the world.”—Tears for Fears“This is what you want/This…

Since then, the phrase revenge dress has increasingly been used in celebrity culture. Revenge dresses as they are understood by…

Devotees Published on March 2nd, 2026 | by 0N JANUARY…

Maha Sudarshana Homa: A Sacred Vedic Fire Ritual for Protection and Prosperity Maha Sudarshana Homa is a powerful Vedic fire…

Introduction When we think of ancient spiritual figures who shaped humanity, names like Buddha or Jesus often take centre stage.…

In Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva is popularly also known as Natarajan which translates to the ‘Dancing God’. This form of…

In the Mahabharata, Karna asked Lord Krishna – “My mother left me the very moment I was born. Is it…

Note: This talk is given by me in a course linked to Kriyatantra Institute, yoginiashram, USA (https://kriyatantrainstitute.com/). There are many more…

Lord Gautam Buddha says:”You will not be punished for your anger; You will be punished by your anger.”Anger is a major…

मासिक दुर्गा अष्टमी  : Durga Puja  महा-अष्टमी , नवरात्रि में पड़ने वाली अष्टमी तिथि को कहा जाता है| महा-अष्टमीजो वर्ष में दो…

India’s political opposition has warned that democracy is under threat amid a controversial exercise to revise the voter register across…

Upendra Bharti | HENB  | Bhopal | Feb 24, 2026:: The Bag Sewania police have registered two separate First Information Reports…

Most of us are familiar with Maria Wirth, the German author who has made Bharat her home and is spiritually…