NEPAL, October 1, 2025 (The Daily Jagran): A two-and-a-half-year-old girl has been chosen as Nepal’s new Kumari, or Living Goddess. Arya Tara Shakya assumed the traditional Kumari throne on Tuesday. She officially entered the Kumari House, located in Basantapur in the heart of Kathmandu, during a special ceremony held at an auspicious time on Tuesday, according to Uddhav Karmacharya, a…
DENPASAR, BALI, September 24, 2025 (NusaBali): The Director General of Hindu Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, I Nengah Duija, along with Member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD), Ida Bagus Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, inspected the condition of the Musen Watu Ireng Temple and the Luhur Dalem Mutering Jagat Temple, located in the…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, September 28, 2025 (Malay Mail): Hindus across the world are currently observing a nine-day religious festival called Navaratri, worshipping the various forms of the Divine Goddess. Navaratri, which means “nine nights,” falls in the month of Purattasi — the sixth month in the Tamil calendar — which coincides with the mid-September to mid-October period. According to Hindu…
CANADA, September 8, 2025 (GTA Chronicle): The Bhavani Shankar Mandir community in Brampton marked a historic occasion this past weekend with the unveiling of a 54-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism’s principal Deities. The unveiling ceremony, held on September 6, was preceded by a colorful parade through the community, culminating in the installation of the towering figure on…
INDIA, September 22, 2025 (RNS): Monday marked the start of Navaratri, a vibrant, nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine in all her forms. Hindus will dedicate rituals to the Goddess Durga — the “Mother Goddess” who embodies the feminine energy known as Shakti — in recognition of her victorious nine-day battle against the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. Some Hindus…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, September 22, 2025 (nepyork.com): Nepal’s most significant and longest festival, Dashain, officially began today. This 15-day celebration marks the start of a joyous occasion for Hindus in Nepal and around the globe, including vibrant Nepali communities in the United States. Also known as Bada Dashain or Vijaya Dashami, this cherished festival celebrates the triumph of good…
CHENNAI, INDIA, September 17, 2025 (New Indian Express): Siblings Lydian Nadhaswaram and Amirthavarshini, child prodigies in their own right, have turned their studio into a musical laboratory where rhythm and tradition meet. The space hums with the presence of instruments—piano, strings, percussion—and the gentle glow of a computer where tunes are constantly being tested, replayed, and perfected. Here, between bursts…
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, September 18, 2025 (RNS) Law school’s notorious stress takes a toll on even the most determined students. But for a group of 20-somethings at New York University School of Law, an ancient tradition offers a framework for handling the pressure. “Many parts of Hinduism are so well-suited to being able to handle such a high-stress…
NEPAL, September 18, 2025 (VIF India by Prof. Hari Bansh Jha): Until the dawn of September 8, few Nepalis imagined that their country stood at the edge of a historic rupture. The streets of Kathmandu appeared calm, shops were open, and people went about their daily routines. Yet within hours, the atmosphere changed dramatically. A group of young demonstrators identifying…
MAURITIUS, September 13, 2025 (The Hindu): Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Friday offered prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and performed aarti of Ram Lalla. He was accompanied by his wife, Veena Ramgoolam and a 30-member delegation. With this visit, Mr. Ramgoolam became the second head of state, after the Prime Minister of Bhutan, to offer prayers at…
