Category Archives: Hinduism

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Banned: the ancient Hindu symbol of Dharma mistaken for hate sign

In this age, in which Westerners pride themselves on ethnic and religious tolerance, Indians and Hindus have been shocked and surprised to discover their most sacred symbol banned from public…

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Hindu refugees in India protest Pakistani atrocities

About 100 Hindu refugees in India protested atrocities committed against the minority faith in Pakistan today. The protest, arranged by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (Word Hindu Forum), was held outside the…

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Holi celebrated by Hindus and Muslims in Uttar Pradesh

After 34 communal riots between Hindus and Muslims in the region last year, members of the two communities celebrated the Hindu holy festival of Holi, in the northern Indian state…

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Nevada Muslims honor Hindu spokesman Rajan Zed

In an interfaith gesture, the Northern Nevada Muslim Community has honored Hindu spokesman Rajan Zed with a “letter of appreciation”, for promoting interfaith dialogue. This “letter of appreciation” was presented…

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England college students create artwork on Hindu Mahashivaratri festival

Sixty Art and Design students of West Suffolk College in United Kingdom have been producing innovative artworks based on Hindu festival of Mahashivaratri (Great night of Shiva). The collection included…

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Putrajaya, Malaysia’s admn. Capital, to have 1st Hindu temple

Putrajaya, the seat of Malaysia government, will have its first Hindu temple in the near future. Reports suggest that the required approval has been granted and after groundbreaking ceremonies in…

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Proving Reincarnation

Michiel Hegener is a Dutch journalist who has kept his personal memories of reincarnation to himself for many years. He immediately sensed , and is now in a position to…

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Hindu girls still targeted for rape in Pakistan: world remains silent

The raping of Hindu women and girls “has almost become a trend in Sindh province,” in south Pakistan, claims the Daily Bhaksar. Since the beginning of December, at least two Hindu…

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20-acre Hindu temple opens in California

The “BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir” temple and cultural center, located in a 20-acres site in Chino Hills, California, will be inaugurated on December 23. The four-day festivities of Grand Opening…