Guru Purnima Mela 2025 Celebrates Devotion in Carpentersville
Carpenter Park in Carpentersville, Illinois, was transformed into a vibrant hub of spirituality and community as thousands gathered for the…
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Dalai Lama Inaugurates KarGön Mega Summer Symposium
Amidst a backdrop of inclement weather and eager anticipation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurated the prestigious Kargon Mega Summer…
Richard Gere Undergoes Transformation Following Dalai Lama Influence
Richard Gere has revealed a notable physical transformation since forming a deep bond with the Dalai Lama, showcasing the impact…
Sikh Tradition Returns to Capitol Hill for Political Solidarity
This evening on Capitol Hill, the Sikh tradition of langar will be shared to promote equality and challenge political rhetoric…
Religious Devotion Surrounds Puri for Lord Jagannath’s Suna Besha Event
A wave of devotion enveloped Puri as thousands gathered to witness the Suna Besha, a grand ritual featuring the adorned…
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges Hindus to Embrace Tradition, Avoid English, and Travel Locally
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged Hindus to adopt traditional attire, refrain from speaking in English, and…
Diwali 2020 At Times Square
New York City’s iconic Times Square transformed into a vision of South Asian culture, as thousands of revelers gathered for…
In Diwali Message, Vatican Calls on Christians and Hindus to Rekindle Positivity and Hope During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond
In Diwali Message from the Vatican calls on people of all Faiths to dispel every cloud of fear, anxiety and…
In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade
In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials…
Poetic Justice in Trump’s Defeat
Donald Trump, was defeated by Joe Biden & Kamala Harris team in the most divisive, corrosive and disgraceful electioneering in…
International Diwali Festival with Participants from 30 Countries Planned
Bollywood Singer Anuradha Paudwal will perform virtually at the International Diwali and Dussehra Festival, which will be Joined by people…
World Hindu Council of America Inaugurates its First Hindu Center in the US
The World Hindu Council of America, known by its Hindi acronym as VHPA, has inaugurated its first Hindu Center in…
Arrest of Fr. Stan Lourdswamy Condemned Worldwide
Major opposition parties in India and the United Nations backed an octogenarian Jesuit priest, jailed for alleged charges of sedition…
Tools for Human Empowerment through Dharma
On October 1, the Vedic Friends Association (VFA) hosted their 2.0 Launch Event, “Tools for Human Empowerment – a Yogic…
Fr. Stan Lourduswamy Arrested By Indian Authorities On Hooked Up Charges
“The arrest of Fr Stan Lourduswamy, 83, is a violation of human rights,” said Rev. J. Felix Raj, a fellow…
Pandemic is Time to Rethink Way of Life, Economics, Social Systems: Pope Francis Addresses UN General Assembly
Pope Francis while addressing the United Nations General Assembly, called for the organization to continue to focus on human rights…
Cardinal Becciu: Vatican Official Forced Out In Rare Resignation
High-ranking Vatican official Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu has unexpectedly resigned but has revealed he was told to do so by…
Hinduism Has a Profound Influence on the West
The Hindu way of life and thinking, far from being a mystical eastern religion, has had a profound influence on…
Indian Authorities Have No Regard For The Constitution Or The Laws On The Books” – Pastor Bryan Nerren Tells At FIACONNA Event
“The authorities in India have no regard for the constitution and no regard for the laws,” said Pastor Bryan Nerren,…
Practice Does Not Necessarily Make Perfect When It Comes to Creativity
If you’re a relentlessly upbeat thinker, you may be enamored of the 10,000-hour rule, which holds that if you simply…
Pope Francis Offers A Beacon Of Hope Amid Covid Outbreak
Just when it seemed there was no end to the woes caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there are words of…
World Sikh Parliament Held
The World Sikh Parliament members from twenty-six countries deliberated over a conference call on the issue of the Satluj Yamuna…
Emoroy Museum Presents Transcendent Deities of India
What does it mean to see and be seen by the divine? What does it mean to see the divine…
The Intersection of Science and Religion
Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration, while…
Turkey’s Historic Chora Church Turned Into Mosque
The Turkish government formally converted a former Byzantine church into a mosque Friday, a move that came a month after…
Earth’s Rarest Languages and Where to Hear Them
About 2,500 languages are in danger of becoming extinct according to Unesco, and some of them are spoken by only…
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) to hold “Reflections@50: Walking in Dharma” – a Virtual Conference
A unique, first of its kind, two-day online community event “Reflections@50: Walking in Dharma” will be held on September 19…
Only 37% of US churches holding in-person services are following this key CDC guideline
Since the coronavirus pandemic began in March, religion in the US has seemed a helter-skelter mix of legal disputes and defiant pastors, altered…
Despite efforts to eradicate Ram’s existence, he lives in our hearts: Modi
Ram Lalla and ‘Vikas’ were brought together in a fine interpretation of Lord Ram in the speech by Prime Minister…
India, Nepal Fight Over Buddha’s Birthplace
Nepal is the land of origin of Lord Buddha, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu asserted after India’s External…
China is Destroying Tibet’s Culture & Religion: It Will Backfire
Around 70 years ago, before Tibet was invaded by China, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers were given strict instructions by…
A Big Step for Religious Freedom – A new executive order puts the neglected issue at the heart of U.S. foreign policy.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today welcomed President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order on “Advancing International Religious Freedom,”…
India Denies Visas to US Religious Freedom Panel
India has declined to give visas to teams from a US government body monitoring international religious freedom, as it has…
Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective USA condemns racism
Hindu Policy Research and Advocacy Collective USA (HinduPACT USA), an initiative of World Hindu Council of America (VHPA), has issued…
100 Ways Pope Saint John Paul II Changed the World
Book by Patrick Novecosky Who Knew Polish Saint Makes You Know Him Better Too How can one possibly try to…
U.S., Canada churches cautiously reopen for Mass
(Source: CNS) Catholic dioceses around the United States and Canada are issuing guidelines and other protocols or otherwise planning for…
Hotelier Ashok Kumar tracks Lord Ram’s exile itinerary on the atlas
An 83-year-old hotelier, Ashok Kumar, running a prominent hotel chain in Rajasthan and many educational institutes in Haryana, UP and…
Religious Freedom In India Takes ‘Drastic Turn Downward,’ U.S. Commission Says
Religious freedom in India under the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken “a drastic turn downward,”…
India Center Foundation’s Arts Resiliency Fund Gains National Grassroots Momentum
(New York, NY – April 23, 2020) As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on the livelihood of…
The Dalai Lama on Why We Need to Fight Coronavirus With Compassion
Revered by the Tibetans as a ‘living god’ and idolised in the Orient and the West, the Dalai Lama said…
AAPI Organizes Candle Light Vigil and Inter-Faith Spiritual Session and Prayer
AAPI organised a solemn Candle Light Vigil and Inter-Faith Spiritual Session on Sunday, April 12th, 2020 in support of physicians…
How religions around the world are keeping the faith during COVID-19
From Michigan State University COVID-19 has rocked everyday life for people around the world, requiring religious communities to shift worship at…
Three-quarters of U.S. Catholics view Pope Francis favorably, though partisan differences persist
Americans’ opinions of Pope Francis have rebounded slightly after hitting an all-time low almost two years ago in the wake of Catholic…
Anurima Bhargava on Commission on International Religious Freedom Troubled By India’s NRC, CAA
Anurima Bhargava, Commissioner on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), has said that India’s controversial Citizenship Amendment Act…
How Modi keeps the American Christian leadership at bay while befriending Trump
On the surface, President Trump appears committed fully to the idea of Religious Freedom. He has been very vocal about…
Federation of Indian Associations Chicago celebrates India’s 71st Republic day & hosts the largest Health Fair event in Midwest
“Only a life lived for others is a life lived worthwhile….” – Albert Einstein Chicago IL: Federation of Indian Associations (FIA)…
FIA NY NJ CT’s 36th Annual Dance Pe Chance’ 2019 – 71th Republic Day Celebrations
Over 500 Participants, 21 Performances set a new high for FIA as it sores past the milestone of having touched the lives of over…
Sikh Coalition trains volunteers for accurate headcount in Census 2020
Within the next two months, the Sikh Coalition, an advocacy organization for Indian-Americans of the Sikh faith, plans to begin…
Retired Pope Benedict warns Francis against relaxing priestly celibacy rules
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has issued a defense of priestly celibacy in the Catholic Church as his successor considers easing…
Golden Temple in Sripuram, Tamil Nadu
Golden Temple Vellore complex inside the Sripuram spiritual park is situated at the foot of a small range of green hills at Thirumalaikodi (or simply Malaikodi) Vellore in Tamil…
Hardline Hindus protest huge Indian Jesus statue
By Agence France-Presse Hundreds of Hindu activists affiliated to India’s ruling party rallied on Monday to protest a planned Jesus…
Legend Thomas Puthoor A Gospel singer, Rocks Chicago Evening of music, testimonies, and dedication to God
Chicago IL: Hope United Methodist Church, Naperville IL, Organized a Gospel Concert with Thomas Puthoor on December 28th, 2019, at 6::30…
Gujarati Christians hold Christmas celebrations in New Jersey
Indian-Americans originally from Gujarat who follow the Catholic faith held a rousing Christmas celebration Dec. 28, 2029, at the Holy…
Kathakali from the Enchanting Kerala
Merging music, vocal and instrumental, with classical dance moves and stylized acting, Kerala Natanam, a unique brand of dance popular…
Did Pope Francis say that Jesus isn’t God? Don’t believe the report, Vatican says
The Vatican said last week that an Italian journalist it has previously corrected was not speaking accurately when he claimed…
550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak on Capitol Hill, UN and Indian Consulate
As part of the celebrations of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev — the founder of Sikhism —…
Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) temple celebrates Annual Dance Festival
Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Aurora, IL conducted their Annual Dance Festival this past Sunday, November 17th 2019. The festival has…
Gujarat Cultural Association, Chicago, Celebrated Diwali, a Festival of Lights, with colorful traditions
Gujarat Cultural Association, Chicago (GCA) hosted a Diwali Gala on Friday, November 15, 2019 at The Meadows Club, 2950 W….
‘My Gods are Hindu; hatred has no place in my religion’: Sunita Viswanath at IOC’s Nehru Jayanthi
“I was born in India, lived in India as a child, and again as an adult. I am 51 years…
Sabarimala Temple at the center of gender dispute, opens its doors after Supreme Court allows women’s entry
For hundreds of years, girls aged 10 to 50 weren’t allowed to enter the Sabarimala Temple. However in September final…
Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society Celebrates Grand Diwali
The annual Diwali celebration was held at Cotillion banquet hall in Jericho, NY on November 9th. Organized by the Long Island…
India’s Supreme Court Gives Verdict on Ayodhya – Ram Temple To Be Built At Disputed Site
The Five-Judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India that was hearing the sensitive centuries old Ayodhya land dispute…
World Hindu Council Conference Threads 2019 Tells the Story of Hindu Americans
Attended by about 400 delegates from 30 states in the United States and Canada, the Threads 2019 conference, organized by…
BJANA celebrates traditional and auspicious Chaath Puja of the Sun God
Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America widely know as BJANA celebrated the most Traditional and auspicious Chaath puja of the…
108 Kundi Gayatri Maha Yagya in Long Island
Gayatri Pariwar of Long Island (www.ggkli.org) a non-profit organization who is running Bal Sanskar Shala called Gayatri Gyan Kendra of…
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett, IL enlightens community through the celebration of Diwali
Chicago IL: A new year, a fresh new start. The ancient tradition of lighting lamps, during Diwali, symbolizes the transition from…
Diwali in White House Oval Office
US President Donald Trump extends his greetings to all celebrating Diwali, saying relations are “strengthened by sacred traditions”. President Donald Trump on…
Married Priests in Catholic Church?
Catholic Bishops from across the Amazon in South America have called for the ordination of married men as priests to…
Nassau County Celebrates Diwali
On Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs,…
Hofstra University hosts international conference on Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak’s Ek – Anek Vision, a major three-day conference marking the 550th birth of Guru Nanak concluded on Saturday,…
Christian Artforms – An Amalgamation of Art and Culture in Kerala
Kerala is diversified by religions but unified by art. Every art has its own power that captures hearts irrespective of…
In U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace – An update on America’s changing religious landscape
The religious landscape of the United States continues to change at a rapid clip. In Pew Research Center telephone surveys…
Taj Express Fuses Bollywood and Broadway at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford
After sold-out international tours, song-and-dance spectacular TAJ EXPRESS – THE BOLLYWOOD MUSICAL returns to North America, making a splash in…
Amnesty Reports, Hate Crimes in India Rose in 2019
Amnesty India’s hate crime tracker has recorded 181 incidents of alleged hate crimes in the first half of 2019, the…
Pope Francis Tells UN Climate Summit 2019 ‘Three Words’ He Wishes to Be at the Heart of Their Work
“I would like these three key words – honesty, courage and responsibility – to be at the heart of your…
Hundreds of devotees gather to celebrates Festival of Devon Ka Raja; Ganesh Chaturthi
Chicago IL: Ganpati Bappa Morya! Regal Foundation, a non-for-profit organization of Regal Jewels and Regal Sari and Regal Law group…
Cultural extravaganza at Onam celebrations by MASCONN in Trumbull, CT
(Trumbull, CT: September 22nd, 2019): Cultural extravaganza showcasing the rich cultural traditions of India displayed elegantly in dance, music and drama…
World Hindu Council of America Announces Three-Day, Inaugural Threads 2019 Conference in Boston
World Hindu Council of America, a national cultural organization dedicated to raising awareness, serving the community and cultivating Hindu values,…
Thousands Salute India at India Day Parade in New York City
India’s cultural diversity and economic and technological progress was on display on Madison Avenue in Manhattan August 18th as thousands…
GOPIO-CT Celebrates India’s Independence Day with Flag Hoisting, Kite Flying, Cultural Events
The Mill River Park in Stamford, CT on Saturday, August 17th wore a festive look as Indian Americans gathere din large…
WHC to Hold 3-Day Conference ‘THREADS 2019’ in Boston
The World Hindu Council of America has announced that it will hold a three-day conference here from November 1-3, 2019….
Just one-third of U.S. Catholics agree with their church that Eucharist is body, blood of Christ
Transubstantiation – the idea that during Mass, the bread and wine used for Communion become the body and blood of…
India’s Parliament OKs ending instant divorce for Muslims
Indian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill to end the Muslim practice of instant divorce two years after the Supreme…
Europe experienced a surge in government restrictions on religious activity over the last decade
From national laws regulating religious dress to local laws banning public worship by Muslims, religious restrictions have in recent years…
20th JAINA Convention Attracts Thousands Of Devotees
Thousands of Jain devotees from around the United States and the world met in the massive Ontario Convention Center, Ontario,…
Indian Americans urge US to take a stronger stance on violence against minorities in India
Coalition welcomes USCIRF’s statement on Tabrez Ansari’s lynching; calls for India to be placed in Tier 1 of “Countries of…
Ways to Hindu-Muslim unity?
There are plenty of heartwarming stories of Hindu-Muslim unity but it’ll be hard to top the one that took place…
Dr. Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji to perform at Dr. Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji
His Holiness Sri Dr. Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore, India, an internationally renowned artist in the field of Music for…
Modi says India’s minorities are living in world of imaginary fear. Minorities disagree
On May 23, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won another landslide victory in the country’s mammoth general elections. He was sworn in…
Key facts about Asian origin groups in the U.S.
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing major racial or ethnic group in the United States. More than 20 million Asians live in the…
India’s growing religious divide: BJP’s anti-religious minorities agenda
As the election season is winding down and the nation is anxiously looking forward to the results, one cannot escape…
Religious freedom conditions in India on a downward trend in 2018: US Commission Report
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recently released an annual report that examines the state of religious…
Sadhguru To Lead Spiritual Discourse During AAPI’s 37th Annual Convention in Atlanta
(Atlanta, GA: May 10, 2019): Understanding the inherent humanity that unites all nations, religions and cultures, Sadhguru is recognized for…
Wisconsin Honors Sikhs at Temple Where 6 Were Killed in 2012
This year, Wisconsin joined Colorado, Utah, Washington and Connecticut in passing first-time resolutions. These states joined others that have previously…
Millennial desi women on a mission to make Kathak a household name
New York Kathak Festival produced its first festival at the Ailey Studios and Ailey Citigroup Theater this weekend on April…
The 19th Annual New York Indian Film Festival Announces Full Lineup May 7 – May 12
New York –April 24, 2019 –The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) announced the full lineup at the Launch event…
5th Annual DFW SAFF Unveils Entire Festival Lineup: Eight Features, Two Docs & 11 Shorts over Four Days
(Dallas, Texas – May 1, 2019) The 5th annual DFW South Asian Film Festival, presented by Toyota, is proud to announce its entire festival…
Annual Festival of Colors celebration, SURATI HOLI HAI, takes on New Avatar in 2019
(New York, NY – Tuesday April 30, 2019) “When everyone is colorful, no one is different,” states Surati’s motto, celebrating equality…
Forum on “Understanding Hate Crimes and Protection of Places of Worship” Held
On 6th April, Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) hosted a first-of-its-kind Forum on “Understanding Hate Crimes and Protection of Places…
After Fire Destroys Parts of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Macron says new cathedral will be ‘more beautiful’
In the latticed shadows of the medieval masterpiece that was Notre Dame de Paris, centuries of history unspooled: two calamitous…