JAMMU AND KASHMIR, June 23, 2026 (The Hindu): Buoyed by the improvement in the security situation, a record number of displaced Kashmiri Pandits converged on the Kheer Bhawani temple in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal on Monday (June 22, 2026). They were welcomed by local Muslims and regional parties, including the ruling National Conference (NC) and Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The…
SOUTH-EAST-ASIA, June 20, 2026 (World Health Organization): Yoga is among the world’s oldest and most enduring practices for human health and wellbeing. It is a holistic discipline that integrates physical activity, breath regulation, mindfulness, and meditation, supporting physical function, mental well-being and social connectedness. The theme for International Day of Yoga 2026, Yoga for Healthy Ageing, affirms that yoga is…
INDIA, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): The Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project has transformed one of Hinduism’s holiest pilgrimage centers by creating a direct connection between the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Ganga River. The article examines the ambitious redevelopment effort, which has greatly improved access for millions of pilgrims while expanding public spaces, restoring important shrines and modernizing infrastructure throughout…
INDIA, June 13, 2026 (YouTube): This video explores the profound symbolism of Nataraja — Shiva as the Lord of the Cosmic Dance. From the ring of fire and the sacred damaru to the raised foot, the abhaya mudra, and the dwarf Apasmara beneath Shiva’s feet, every element carries a hidden message about creation, destruction, consciousness, timemand liberation. It also explores…
KAUAI, HAWAII, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami explains karma as a dynamic spiritual law that governs the consequences of thought, word and deed. Rather than viewing karma as fate or punishment, he presents it as a system of learning that provides opportunities for growth, refinement and self-understanding. Through awareness and right action, individuals can respond to challenges…
U.S., June 20, 2026 (YouTube): Namaste Yoga is a festival-selected short film about yoga, cultural appropriation, Hindu identity and what happens when a child is made to feel ashamed of his own culture. Shiv is a 10-year-old boy who does not want to be seen as Indian or Hindu. At school, he keeps his distance from Kali, his twin sister…
NEW DELHI, INDIA, July 25, 2025 (NDTV): The 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, is perched on a 1,722 foot cliff in Cambodia’s Dangrek mountains. Built under the Khmer Empire, it is a religious site for not just Cambodians, but also their Thai neighbors. Roughly 59 miles to the west lies the Ta Muen Thom…
Preview in new tab KAUAI, HAWAII, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): Using the metaphor of a Himalayan expedition, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami explains that spiritual progress requires establishing a stable inner “base camp” before attempting higher states of consciousness. Just as climbers prepare carefully before ascending a mountain, seekers must cultivate discipline, regularity and self-understanding before pursuing deeper meditation and mystical…
INDIA, June 15, 2026 (Travel Galore, by Padma Krishnan): Spanning over 865 acres, Rakhigarhi is the largest metropolis of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), and it is a lot to explore on foot. Flourishing along the Indus River, the IVC was contemporary with two other river valley civilizations, the Nile in Egypt and the Euphrates and Tigris in Iraq. Spanning…
INDIA, April 27, 2026 (Curly Tales): Kedarnath Temple is one of the most sacred places in India. As the Char Dham Yatra has recently opened, thousands of devotees are already visiting the temple. Amid this, Anand Mahindra (@anandmahindra) took to his social media handle to share an old photo of the Kedarnath Temple. In the post, he mentioned that this…
