JAKARTA: The government has made assurances that takbiran (eve of Idul Fitri celebrations), often marked by chants of takbir (praise to God), can take place in Bali on the evening of March 19 even as ...

Nepal was ruled for centuries by the Shah dynasty, culminating in the reign of former king Gyanendra. However, the monarchy ...

Muslims in Bali can celebrate takbiran with restrictions as Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, coincides on the same day, ...

This year's total lunar eclipse is steeped in ancient meaning for the Hindu community, and it could change when millions will celebrate the festival of colors.

The Koda festival at Bhagavathi Amman temple commenced with the Kodiyettu flag ceremony, drawing thousands of devotees. Key rituals are scheduled until March 10. Safety measures include increased ...

The 10-day Koda Festival at Bhagavathi Amman Temple began with a flag hoisting ceremony attended by thousands of devotees. Alongside temple rituals, the Hindu Maha Sammelan commenced. Over 800 police ...

In a provocative incident late Thursday night on February 26, 2026, members of the right-wing group Hindu Raksha Dal defaced ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance is Hindu—and she’s making sure her children grow up understanding that part of their heritage, even as they navigate life in a Catholic ...

The Vivekananda House, a Hindu student center across eight U.S. college campuses, is contributing, says students, to 'a major push in how Hindus are represented on campus.' ...

At a recent Virat Hindu Sammelan held in Delhi’s Dwarka Mor area, a Hindutva speaker delivered a highly inflammatory address, calling on attendees to store weapons in their homes as a precaution ...

American-born singer and actor Nick Jonas was introduced to Indian culture and Hinduism after marrying actor Priyanka Chopra. The couple, who are parents to a four-year-old daughter, celebrate both ...

Observed with fasting, prayer, and night-long vigils, the festival commemorates ancient stories of Shiva and cosmic creation. A Hindu man dressed as Shiva holds a lit candle in his mouth as he takes ...