Malaysian government is proposing the formation of a Hindu Endowment Board (HEB) in all states with a sizeable Hindu population is to manage all Hindu temples. Hindus view this move of the Malaysian government with suspicion. To assuage the fears of the Hindu community, a government spokesperson has said that it is not the aim of the […]
Rohingya Muslims committing crimes against infidels confirms Amnesty International
May 27, 2018 by ·
Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh): Hindu residents of Chikanchari in the troubled Rakine state of Myanmar had a miraculous escape from a killer squad of Rohingya militants who had butchered Hindu inhabitants of neighbouring villages. After a long march from their village, they arrived at Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar where thousands of Hindus and Rohingya refugees had already […]
Are Westerners stealing Hindu Gods – Not all Hindus are Indians
May 27, 2018 by ·
MAY 22, 2018 BY MAT MCDERMOTT The phenomenon of non-Indians adopting Hinduism is not new. However, the stories of how individuals came to the religion have not been regularly recorded. I hope to rectify that by time to time publishing interviews with those people who weren’t raised Hindu but now publicly identify as such, […]
Hindu Council’s FAQ on Hinduism
May 26, 2018 by ·
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Arrest of ISIS-inspired Texas Teen a Reminder for Temples to Review Security Plans
May 26, 2018 by ·
Washington, DC (May 3, 2018) — Yesterday a Plano, Texas teenager was arrested after he revealed his plot to carry out a mass shooting, in what is being reported as an ISIS-inspired attack. Among the targets reportedly considered by the suspect, were a school, local Hindu temple, and shopping mall. The latter was ultimately the chosen target. […]
Hindus chant to ‘purify’ former Nazi concentration camps
May 24, 2018 by ·
PARIS (RNS) — There are few places on earth more haunted by evil than the memorial sites at former Nazi concentration camps. Visitors who tour their headquarters, barracks and ovens are constantly confronted with the memorials’ main lesson — “Never Again!” A new Hindu movement based in Germany has come up with a different approach […]
Spoken Sanskrit Workshop For beginners in Canberra
May 24, 2018 by ·
Organised by Hindu Council of Australia Objective: to give students a taste of Sanskrit as a living language by introducing its basic grammatical structures so that they can start understanding simple texts as well as allow them to use it in daily life. It also seeks to give them an understanding and appreciation of the […]
Tiny Australian towns are inclusive but lack diversity
May 24, 2018 by ·
While large Australian cities have seen a large influx of different ethnic and religious groups, tiny Australian towns although considered inclusive by some authors, lack diversity of ethnicity and religions. They seem to live in a time warp that existed in Australia before 1970’s. Most new immigrants avoid country towns for their lack of employment opportunities. […]
NetFlix’s controversial portrayal of Rajneesh
May 23, 2018 by ·
NetFlix has made a six part documentary on Osho (Bhagwan Rajneesh) called Wild Wild Country, and is streaming it now. The six-part series tells the story of the Rajneshees, calling him an Indian “sex cult” whose 2000-odd members moved en masse from India to rural Oregon in the 1980s. Almost immediately the movement ran into conflict with […]
Hindu Council puts a definition to Pure Vegetarian Food
May 23, 2018 by ·
Given a wide variety of definitions prevalent to what is acceptable and what is not acceptable in a vegetarian diet, Hindu Council of Australia has defined a Pure Vegetarian diet that is suitable for Hindus. A Hindu Council Pure Vegetarian Diet (Pure Vegetarian Diet) is a food that has been produced using following guidelines […]
The significance of Ganesha
May 23, 2018 by ·
Vedas refer to Ganesha as Gana Natha, the group leader. Vedic civilisation is based on mass cultivation and group living. A variety of rice known as ShaliPrasta was cultivated seasonally. The paddy saplings would be placed in a field to season. When seasoned it used to turn yellow in colour and this was known as […]
Swami Vivekananda – an intuitive scientist
May 23, 2018 by ·
This is a brief summary of the book written by T.G.K.Murty in 2012 on 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami ji. (Vijai Singhal) Swami Vivekananda was a multifaceted genius. While his spiritual eminence is well known, his insights in physical sciences are lesser known. He was well acquainted with the scientific thoughts of his time and […]
Largest Vishnu statue in the world
May 22, 2018 by ·
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in the island of Bali, Indonesia is devoted to the Hindu God Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who became his companion. Planned to be established as a landmark or mascot of Bali, construction of the giant statue of Lord Vishnu who was riding his mount Garuda, as high as 120 meters is currently going on. CC BY-SA 3.0, […]
Hinduism Today Releases Documentary: “The History of Hindu India”
May 21, 2018 by ·
KAUAI, HAWAII: The editorial team of Hinduism Today is pleased to announce the release of its professional documentary film, “The History of Hindu India” (Part 1), developed in collaboration with Dr. Shiva Bajpai, Professor Emeritus of History, California State University Northridge. More than a year in the making, the movie (http://bit.ly/HinduHistory) provides an authentic presentation […]
Pakistan seals Hindu deities, may renovate the temple
May 21, 2018 by ·
There are many Hindu temples in Pakistan most of them in disarray, their land under threat of encroachment from selfish commercial interests or from terrorists. A small Krishna temple was built by Kanji Mal and Ujagar Mal Ram Rachpal in 1897 to serve people in nearby areas. However, after partition and creation of a Muslim Pakistan […]
At a mere 7 per cent, Bangladesh Hindus under threat, says US rights activist
May 19, 2018 by ·
By Express News Service The minority Hindus in Bangladesh are facing the threat of ethnic cleansing, US rights activist Richard L Benkin has said. Benkin said he is carrying out an indepth research on the Hindu population’s dwindling numbers which now stand at a mere 7 per cent as per the 2016 figures. Compared to this, the […]
Bali Hindu temples Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu to get cleaned up
May 16, 2018 by ·
Two of Bali’s most iconic temples and popular tourist destinations, Tanah Lot and and Pura Ulun Danu will get cleaned ahead of the much anticipated IMF-World Bank meeting to take place on the island in October 2018. Bali Province has been hard at work to make things on the island more “attractive” and functional in […]
SBS TV records growth of Hinduism in Australia
May 15, 2018 by ·
SBS (State Broadcasting Services) is an Australian TV and radio network supported by Australian government and specializes in ethnic community news. Decades ago when there were very few Hindus in Australia and Internet had not been invented yet, SBS was a major (and sometimes the only) source of news and entertainment for new migrants to […]
A Hindu Textbook Controversy in USA
May 13, 2018 by ·
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 individual complaints the big three are: the emphasis on the caste system, making the Indo-Aryan Migration Theory seem undisputed, and changing ancient India to Southwest […]
Meet the Indian housewives studying to become Hindu priests in their ‘second innings’
May 11, 2018 by ·
At 72, Sailja Joshi has found her calling rather late in life. After a lifetime spent caring for others at home, this grandmother wants to join the workforce. She is studying to become a Hindu priest. Female priests are a relatively new phenomenon in India, and they’re still vastly outnumbered by men. Scholars say that […]
The History of Hindu India Parts Four and Five Released
May 11, 2018 by ·
KAUAI, HAWAII, May 11, 2018: Hinduism Today is delighted to announce the completion of its five part video documentary series, “The History of Hindu India,” based on the book of the same title. Both are available now on YouTube, Part Four at “source” above or https://youtu.be/nx_vSuduwAkand Part Five at https://youtu.be/eVnqJHO3PcY. Parts One (posted in 2014), Two and […]
Inflight yoga launched by Cathay Pacific Airways
May 10, 2018 by ·
Hindus have welcomed the reported launch of “Travel Well with Yoga” program in all the routes of Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon airlines, thus bringing yoga to the sky. In partnership with Pure Yoga, this inflight well-being program; in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese; includes series of videos on inflight entertainment screens “to help passengers […]
Hindus face anti-Idolatry campaign in Bangladesh
May 9, 2018 by ·
On Sunday night, 17 Sept 2017, a group of Muslim men entered a Hindu temple which had been the site of intensive worship over the past few days, and vandalized three idols including the goddess Durga who was the focus of the temple’s devotion at this time. The local Hindu community has not been made […]
Sign a petition – Free Hindu temples from Government control in India
May 8, 2018 by ·
Please sign a Petition “To free all Hindu Temples from Government control in India” at <https://www.petitions24.com/free_hindu_temples_in_india> and forward it to as many friends, relatives and community members as possible after removing my name & e-mail address. At present, various state governments of India manage the administration of thousands of Hindu temples, both small and […]
Chardham Yatra
May 7, 2018 by ·
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 most sacred places of the Indian Himalayas, are opened for the pilgrims to trek to. The Char Dham (“four abodes”) are four places which the Hindus believed […]
Researchers Find 6000 Years old Rama and Hanuman carvings in Silemania, Iraq
May 6, 2018 by ·
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 its relevance in world history. This crucial finding not only bridges the wide gaps between Indian tradition and archaeology but also unfolds the historic bonds […]
Baffo Craft Brewery names a beer after ‘Lord Ganesha’
May 5, 2018 by ·
It seems that Lamb producers were not enough to insult Hindu Gods for a fast buck. Now a brewery in Palmi (Reggio Calabria, Italy) has decided to name one of its beers after revered Hindu God Ganesha. Lord Ganesha in Hindu religion is regarded as God of obstacles and worshiped. Ganesha is described in the translated […]
Fasting Can Improve the Regenerating Ability of Intestinal Cells
May 5, 2018 by ·
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. Now US biologists have found that a 24-hour fast can reverse the age-related loss of intestinal stem cell function that can regenerate new intestinal cells. An […]
Study: Meditation Improves Anxiety and Cardiovascular Health
May 2, 2018 by ·
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 reduction in aortic pulsatile load. Additionally, participants reported their anxiety levels were still lower a week later. [Click here to read more ….] […]
Nyepi Ritual in Yogyakarta Using Holy Water from India
May 1, 2018 by ·
A total of 5,000 Hindus from Central Java and Yogyakarta joined Tawur Kesanga ritual to commemorate Nyepi Holy Day at Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, on Friday, March 16. Since early morning, people flocked to the yard of Wisnu Mandala in Prambanan Temple Park (TWC) to conduct the ritual. “Tawur Agung Kesanga is a purification ceremony which is […]
A new film on Love Jihad by Sudipto Sen
April 30, 2018 by ·
Renonwned film artist Sudipto Sen has made a new film titled ‘In the Name of Love-Melancholy of God’s Own Country’. A screening of the film was organised by Global Indian Foundation and Vivekanand Vichar Manch of Jawahar Lal Nehru University in Delhi. The film focuses on the issue of ‘love jihad’ and religious conversion of girls in […]
Australian city Mayor promotes Yoga for mental health
April 28, 2018 by ·
CITY of Gosnells Mayor Glenn Dewhurst has urged kids to take up yoga as a way to help maintain mental health. Mayor Dewhurst joined children at Leisure World in Thornlie to promote the centre’s junior yoga program and encouraged youths to take up yoga to help manage stress. Gosnells is a suburb of Perth, located within the City of Gosnells. Gosnells […]
The most sacred Hindu places of worship in Bali
April 27, 2018 by ·
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 also the highest, the Pura Lempuyang Luhur, lies at 1,175m above sea level, up on the peak of the namesake Mount Lempuyang.[1] The temple is located on […]
100 years on, remembering the Hindu-German effort to end the British Raj
April 25, 2018 by ·
In April 1918 ended the US trial of Ghadar leaders and their German financiers who were trying to smuggle arms to South Asia. hen the Hindu-German conspiracy trial began in the US on November 20, 1917, American newspapers competed to describe the scenes in the San Francisco courtroom that – as their narratives went – […]
Bible lessons should be a must for Hindu students, says Christian activist
April 24, 2018 by ·
Australian students should be required to study the Bible as part of a well-rounded education, regardless of their religious background, according to American investor and Christian activist Chuck Stetson. “I argue that if you don’t have knowledge of the Bible you can’t understand the English language, literature, history, art, music or culture fully,” he told The […]
Shashi Tharoor – Why I am a Hindu
April 23, 2018 by ·
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 festivals, obsessed over in high society conversations as validation of pre-conceived notions, create a placebo of having captured the narrative, but then, in all probability, […]
Yezidis and Bangladeshi Hindus: A modern day Exodus story
April 22, 2018 by ·
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 form of slavery and flight as we speak. Bangladesh has now been independent for 48 years but during this period of time, Shipan Kumer Basu, […]
Upset Hindus urge Kohl’s to withdraw Lord Ganesh Throw Pillow & apologize
April 16, 2018 by ·
Upset Hindus are urging Wisconsin headquartered leading omnichannel retailer, Kohl’s Department Stores, for immediate withdrawal of Throw Pillow carrying image of Hindu deity Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. [Click here to read more …] Related Images:
Hindus mark Hanuman Jayanti in Trinidad & Tabago
April 15, 2018 by ·
Published: Thursday, March 29, 2018 This year, Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on March 31. The event is celebrated to commemorate the birth of the Hindu god Hanuman who is known for his courage, power and faithful, selfless service to his Lord Rama. Asked what Hanuman represents and what lessons we ought to learn from […]
Severe shortage of Hindu SRE teachers in NSW schools
April 15, 2018 by ·
NSW Currently there is an estimated short fall of about a 1,000 Hindu Special Religious Education teachers in NSW. 2017 Statistics In the enrollment year 2107, there were about 20,000 Hindu students in NSW out of a total of 755,000 student in 2,160 schools, making 2.64% of all students. Buddhists had about 15,000 and Muslims […]
Persecution of Hindus in Russia
April 15, 2018 by ·
Russian religious persecution of Hindus are sparking a call for an investigation from two American law makers. In an effort in order to create a more Russian identity, the Russian Orthodox Church has intensified their campaign with increasing persecution and threats towards Hindus under President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Meeks and Weprin noted that the most […]
Let’s Take Yoga To Work
April 13, 2018 by ·
Fret not, you can always bring yoga to your desk – here’s how! The Indian telegraph explains. [Click here to read more ….] Related Images:
Wealth of Heritage – A special volume on Padmanabhaswamy Temple
April 13, 2018 by ·
The Hindu newspaper brings out a special volume (its ninth in a series on southern Indian religious centers). Titled ‘Wealth of Heritage’, the special volume has articles, accompanied by an array of pictures, on the traditions associated with the temple, its rich history, its amazing architectural splendor and the many rituals and festivities associated with […]
How Americans came to embrace meditation
April 12, 2018 by ·
In the 1960s many Americans may have only known Hinduism through meditation, but the story of this country’s relationship with Hinduism is much longer and more complex. [Read more …] Related Images:
Carl Sagan on How Hindu Culture is basis for modern Cosmic theories
April 7, 2018 by ·
By Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France – Statue de Shiva Nataraja (Tanjore, Inde), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51894760 Related Images:
Pad Yatra A pilgrimage walk to temples in NSW Australia
April 2, 2018 by ·
By Sai Pravastu Paada.yatra, pilgrimage to the temple by foot has started this time on auspicious #Chaitra #Purnima (full moon day), also known as Chait Purnima, its the Purnima in the #Hindu month of Chaitra. Chaitra Purnima is the first Purnima of the new year after #Ugadi, #Yugadi #GudiPadwa. This day is dedicated to Lord […]
Artificial Intelligence should be taught Compassion and non-voilence
April 2, 2018 by ·
In a forum on the theme of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) : Challanges and opportunities for religious communities, organized by and facilitated by Venerable Miao You, a demand was made by Surinder Jain of Hindu Council of Australia that Artificial Intelligence must be taught about various religions including Hinduism. Here is an excerpt of the speech. […]
Did Indians bring technology of Fire, Farming and tools to Australia Four Thousand Years Ago
March 24, 2018 by ·
Genetic evidence suggests that just over 4 millennia ago a group of Indian travellers landed in Australia and stayed. The evidence emerged a few years ago after a group of Aboriginal men’s Y chromosomes matched with Y chromosomes typically found in Indian men.[…Read More…] Related Images:
Paad Yatra – A Pilgrimage Temple Walk in Sydney
March 20, 2018 by ·
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 2. Shirdi Sai Mandir Sydney to Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh 3. Full walk from Sydney Murugan Temple, Mays Hill to Sri Venkateshwara Temple, Helensburgh […]
The ‘Acharya envoys’ who propagate Indian culture
March 14, 2018 by ·
Three ‘ambassadors’, whose mandate is to spread yoga and the Vedas in the U.S., explain their vision and mission In a new initiative by the Narendra Modi government, a band of Indian officials posted to three missions in the U.S. now promote ‘Indian culture’ as part of diplomacy. […Read More…] Related Images:
What If Everything Our Kids Know About Hinduism is Wrong?
March 4, 2018 by ·
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 Baba Bal Vikas). Everyone had their own interpretation of what it meant to be a Hindu. This is why I have always felt like Hinduism […]
My HCA Courses
March 4, 2018 by ·
Welcome. Guest This content is for logged in users. My Certificates This content is for logged in users. 2 3 My Gradebook You need to enroll some courses first. Related Images:
NSW Govt gets serious about Religious education
February 28, 2018 by ·
NSW state government had ordered a review of Special Religious Education(SRE) in 2015 and the report was received in 2017. Hindu scriptures are taught to students in schools by VHP and Chinmaya Mission under this special scheme. As a part of implementing many of these recommendations, an All Faith SRE (AFSRE) committee was formed. This […]
Hindu Saṁskāras
February 15, 2018 by ·
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 life from the rite of conception to the last rites. Some of the important Saṁskāras are briefly described here. For much fuller and detailed coverage […]
The World’s Oldest Icon Of Feminism
February 9, 2018 by ·
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 Hinduism. [Read More …] Related Images:
