NEW YORK, NEW YORK,, November 17, 2024 (The Hindu): A sandstone sculpture looted from Madhya Pradesh in the 1980s and another looted from Rajasthan in the 1960s are among the over 1,400 antiquities collectively valued at $10 million that the U.S. recently returned to India. More than 600 more antiquities looted from India are scheduled to be repatriated in the…
TAMIL NADU, November 16, 2024 (The Hindu): The recent marriage of Mahalinga Swami, the 54-year-old head of the renowned Suriyanar Temple in Kumbakonam, to 47-year-old devotee Hema Sri has caused a major uproar within the Adheenam and among the temple’s followers. The union has sparked intense criticism and anger among locals, leading to widespread protests against the Adheenam head, with…
MUMBAI, INDIA, November 13, 2024 (Big News Network): As India celebrated the auspicious occasion of Ekadashi on Tuesday, the country was filled with joy and spiritual devotion. Ekadashi is a significant festival in Hinduism, observed twice a month during the lunar calendar, and is especially dedicated to fasting and worship of Lord Vishnu. The Ekadashi celebrated this week, known as…
TAMIL NADU, INDIA, November 13, 2024 (Swarajya): The Nataraja temple in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, is run by the Dikshitars. Does this shrine provide the template to be replicated across the country for the management of free temples? After the row over the alleged adulteration of the Tirupati laddu, there is renewed interest in the debate over who should be controlling…
UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, November 13, 2024 (Indian Express): The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to commence on January 13, 2025, with the Paush Purnima Snan, and will conclude on February 26, 2025, coinciding with Maha Shivratri. These dates include Makar Sankranti on January 14, Mauni Amavasya on January 29, and Basant Panchami on February 3, and are set to…
AYODHYA, INDIA, October 31, 2024 (Organiser): Ram Mandir grabbed attention worldwide with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony conducted by PM Modi earlier this year. Indeed, this renovated mandir of Shri Ram has transformed Ayodhya, whose journey from spiritual to economic powerhouse has been a game changer. Ayodhya is now poised to become one of the most important spiritual and economic centers…
SINGAPORE, October 26, 2024 (Travel and Leisure Asia): While Diwali is one of India’s most popular festivals, it is celebrated in Singapore with as much enthusiasm amidst massive festive fervor. If you are planning to celebrate this vibrant Festival of Lights in Singapore, our ultimate guide will help you make the most of Diwali 2024 festivities in the city-state! From…
UNITED STATES, October 28, 2024 (New India Abroad): President Joe Biden celebrated Diwali at the White House, delivering a powerful message on resilience, unity, and the shared values that bind the nation. This year’s event marked not just a celebration of the Festival of Lights but also a tribute to the growing South Asian American community and its invaluable contributions…
ABU DHABI, October 27, 2024 (MSN): In a momentous occasion for the Hindu community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, opened its doors for its public entry. Visitors came in busloads and carloads with over 40,000 in the morning and 25,000 during the evening. Quietly progressing into the mandir, people felt blessed; a great…
TORONTO, CANADA, October 25, 2024 (Yahoo): Candles, fireworks and oil lamps will light up celebrations in the Greater Toronto Area as the biggest holiday season of the year for the South Asian community gets underway. Although the official celebrations start Nov. 1, according to the Hindu calendar, an array of events are already taking place this weekend, with thousands expected…
