INDIA, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): The sacred conch shell occupies a unique place in Hindu worship, serving as both a ritual instrument and a powerful religious symbol. This article traces the conch’s journey from the ocean floor to temple sanctuaries, examining its natural formation, collection and preparation for ceremonial use. Revered for its distinctive sound, the conch is associated…
BERLIN, GERMANY, June 8, 2026 (Daily Hunt, originally in German): Following several days of festivities, the Sri Ganesha Temple in Berlin’s Neukolln opened on Sunday. Located on the edge of the Hasenheide park, the five-day festival took place from June 3 to 7. On the seventh, water from the Ganges was poured by crane onto the top of the 56-foot…
INDIA, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): A growing number of women in Tamil Nadu are entering the traditionally male profession of odhuvar, the temple singers entrusted with preserving and performing the sacred Tamil hymns of the Saiva saints. The article profiles several women who have dedicated years to mastering the Tevaram and other devotional works, overcoming social expectations and institutional…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA June 9, 2026 (press release): The next Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council and Priests’ Conference is to be held at the Jain Center of Southern California, 8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, California. It is comprised of 25 host/co-host temple, 175 temples, 250 temple executives, 80 speakers, 45 topics including the temple as a community center for youth and…
NEPAL, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): The Kali Gandaki River, flowing through the Himalayas of Nepal, is one of Hinduism’s most sacred waterways and the source of the revered Shalagrama stones, naturally occurring ammonite fossils worshiped as manifestations of Lord Vishnu. Traveling from Pokhara through the dramatic Mustang region, the article follows pilgrims, villagers and seekers who depend on the…
INDIA, July 31, 2025 (News18): A News18 feature highlights five of India’s wealthiest Hindu temples, with the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh topping the list at US$40 billion. One of the world’s most visited pilgrimage destinations, Tirupati receives enormous donations from devotees and maintains extensive charitable, educational and religious programs. The list also includes the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in…
MAURITIUS/UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): Two Hindu teenagers—one living in Mauritius, where Hindus form the majority population, and another in the United States, where Hindus are a small minority—reflect on how their surroundings shape their religious experiences. The Mauritian student describes growing up in an environment where Hindu festivals, temples and traditions are integrated into everyday life. The…
KAUAI, HAWAII, June 3, 2026 (HPI): Hinduism Today magazine is planning a story in our next issue on the Hindu practice of maintaining a home shrine. For this, we’re seeking some personal testimony on the practice and meaning of the home shrine to individual Hindus. If you’d like to submit your story of 200 to 400 words or so along…
MUMBAI, June 2, 2026 (Daily Hunt): The World Hindu Congress 2026 will be held in Mumbai from December 18 to December 20, bringing together Hindu leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, media professionals and activists from across the world to discuss issues related to Hindu society, development and global cooperation. According to a press release issued on Monday, the event will be…
BERLIN, GERMANY, June 2, 2026 (DW): Germany’s largest Hindu temple is set to open in Berlin. Follow Durva Barve is this video as she balances spirituality, friendships and city life, revealing what her faith really means beyond the cliches. Durva tours the new temple before its grand opening, converses with friends and showcases her family residence with their home shrine…
