Charming Animated Holi Song for Kids Released

CALIFORNIA, USA, February 28, 2026 (RasaBees Kids): At source below is the just released animated video “Holi Colors Everywhere with RasaBees.” Celebrate Holi with music, colors and joyful springtime magic in this bright animated song. Watch children gather in the sunshine, throw colorful powders, dance to festive beats and see flowers bloom across the park as we celebrate the Indian…

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From Diwali Parties to Daily Puja: Hindu Campus Houses Push for Deeper Faith Practice

UNITED STATES, February 23, 2026 (RNS): With more than 20 South Asian cultural and religious organizations on the campus of University of Illinois, where 25% of the student population is Asian, Connecticut native Rishabh Bhandari felt spoiled for choice as an eager freshman. Yet despite the widespread popularity of large-scale Diwali and Holi events, Bhandari said he felt there was…

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As Forests Shrink and Herds Grow, Central India’s Jumbo Crisis Is Primed to Spiral

INDIA, February 24, 2026 (Indian Express): Fewer than 8% of India’s 22,446 elephants – spread across six states – are responsible for nearly half of all human-elephant conflict casualties nationwide. Most belong to nomadic herds displaced from shrinking forest habitats and forced into croplands. In fact, four of the new elephant areas, located across central India – south Bengal, Chhattisgarh,…

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Phalguna Amavasya: A Time to Honor the Ancestors

INDIA, February 27, 2026 (Times of India): Phalguna Amavasya in 2026 fell on February 17, with the new moon tithi beginning the previous evening and ending late afternoon on the 17th. In Hindu tradition, Amavasya each month is regarded as especially suitable for honoring one’s ancestors, and this observance in the Phalguna month carries particular devotional importance. Many devotees mark…

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Revealed: The Billions Given to Charity by Ordinary Indians Every Year

INDIA, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 (BBC): India’s philanthropy story is usually told from the top down. It features corporate social responsibility (CSR) budgets, billionaire pledges and splashy foundations. But a new report argues that the real engine of Indian generosity is far more prosaic – and vastly larger. The How India Gives 2025 report, produced by the Centre for Social Impact…

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60-Foot Temple Chariot Topples in Tamil Nadu

TAMIL NADU, February 17, 2026 (Times Now News): At least seven people were injured in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, when a 60-foot temple chariot collapsed during the Mayana Kollai festival last night (February 16). Thousands of devotees had gathered to enjoy the festivities, but celebrations turned chaotic after the collapse. Police, rescue teams and locals rushed to assist those caught in…

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What to Wear When Visiting Temples in India – Complete Dress Code Guide (2025)

INDIA, May 13, 2025 (The India Tourism): Temples in India are not just tourist spots—they’re sacred spaces. What you wear matters, as it reflects respect for culture, spirituality, and tradition. TheIndiaTourism.in created a complete guide on what to wear when visiting temples in India—across regions, seasons, and religions. Tamil Nadu & Kerala have strict traditional attire rules. Men may have…

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Char Dham Yatra 2026 Schedule

INDIA, February 18, 2026 (MSN): The Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand will reopen for devotees on April 22, marking the end of its winter closure. The announcement was made after traditional rituals were held on the occasion of Mahashivratri at the temple’s winter seat. The date and time were finalised at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, where Lord Kedarnath is worshipped…

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Replication of Tirthas by Indian Diaspora

INDIA, January 12, 2026 (Anuradha Goyal): Culture is a part of our DNA, especially for those who trace their lineage to the culturally rich land of Bharat. They carry it with them wherever they go. Just like a plant uprooted and replanted, sheds a few leaves before it grows new ones, Indian diaspora is also embracing its root culture with…

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