The basic complaint by Hindus, including the American Hindu Education Foundation (HEF) is that previous textbooks have given an inaccurate and disparaging portrayal of their religion. While there are many […]
Chardham Yatra
The Chardham Yatra can be easily called as one of the most popular pilgrimage circuits of India. Every year, around the same time, the routes to the Chardham, the four […]
Researchers Find 6000 Years old Rama and Hanuman carvings in Silemania, Iraq
One of the major triumphs of modern archaeology was the hair-raising discoveries of Sir Leonard Woolley at Ur. Amidst the ruins of Ur, he unearthed a Ram-chapel but totally missed […]
Fasting Can Improve the Regenerating Ability of Intestinal Cells
Fasting is an integral part of Hinduism spiritual as well as many Yoga practices. Various types of fasts for periods varying from a few hours to several days are prescribed. […]
Negative stereotypes about Hindus
In any country or region, media plays a powerful role in influencing people’s beliefs and world views on a topic. If someone controls the message in the media, they have […]
Art telling Ramayana, Hindu story, at Carlos Museum
An exhibit of art at the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University is highlighting events told in the Ramayana, a sacred text of Hinduism. The exhibit opened in January, […]
Study: Meditation Improves Anxiety and Cardiovascular Health
ONE HOUR OF MEDITATION can ease anxiety and improve cardiovascular health, a study from Michigan Technological University found. After meditating for 60 minutes, researchers observed the participants had lowered heart rates and a […]
The most sacred Hindu places of worship in Bali
Pura Lempuyang Luhur is one of the oldest and the most revered temple in Bali, Indonesia. The temple is actually a collection of several temples along the hiking path to the summit. The main temple […]
Shashi Tharoor – Why I am a Hindu
Dr Shashi Tharoor’s latest book was apparently meant to take on the Hindutva narrative, and demolish it. Sadly, it seems it will be one of those books celebrated at literary […]
Yezidis and Bangladeshi Hindus: A modern day Exodus story
By: Rachel Avraham, Israel National News. In the spirit of this time of year, we should recall the plight of the Yezidi and Bangladeshi Hindu people, who are experiencing a modern day […]
Paad Yatra – A Pilgrimage Temple Walk in Sydney
Paada Yatra is on this Friday , 30th March and as always have 3 walks (short and full) 1. Sydney Murugan Temple, Mays Hill to Shrdi Sai Mandir, Strathfield […]
Western Australia adds a new chapter to Hindu Council
A WA chapter of Hindu Council of Australia has been established on 12th March 2018. First program will be to welcome HH Mahant Swami of BAPS by all Hindu Organisations. […]
What If Everything Our Kids Know About Hinduism is Wrong?
Being born and raised in California, I have heard mixed messages about Hinduism from my parents, my school, and the religious organization that I grew up with (Sri Satya Sai […]
Hindu Council releases a Multi-faith Music CD
Hindu Council of Australia – Release of Multi-faith Music CD The Hindu Council of Australia organised a Multi-faith Music CD Release function from 4pm till 6.00pm on Saturday 1 July […]
Thank you Hindu Benevolent Fund
An anonymous recipient of help from HBF thanks by sending following email: To Consulate general of India and Hindu council I sincerely thanks for all the generous help and support […]
Hindu Saṁskāras
Hindu Saṁskāras (By: Vijai Singhal) Saṁskāras are sacraments or holy rites of passage that guide us about our responsibilities in life. There are some 40 Saṁskāras for different milestones in […]
Why does world’s largest particle physics lab CERN has a statue of Lord Shiva
Religion inspires Physics at CERN, Geneva : “Hundreds of years ago, Indian artists created visual images of dancing Shivas in a beautiful series of bronzes. In our time, physicists have […]
The World’s Oldest Icon Of Feminism
You think Kangana Ranaut is a feminist? You must not have heard about Rishi Gargi then. The Story Of Rishi Gargi: The World’s Oldest Icon Of Feminism Found In Ancient […]
Minorities packing their bags as religious freedom plunges in Pakistan
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Suspect Foods not for Pure Vegetarians
Hindu Council lists foods which may appear to be vegetarians but may actually contain animal ingredients. To know more, please click here to visit our web page click here to […]