BALI, INDONESIA, August 9, 2025 (Baliprawara): Pecatu Traditional Village, South Kuta, Badung, held the culminating ceremony dedicating Bangbang Beji Temple on Monday, September 8, 2025. This ceremony was held following the completion of temple construction and also marked the establishment of the Pujawali (holy puja) at the temple, coinciding with Soma Ribek Day. Since morning, villagers had filled the temple…
SERANG, INDONESIA, August 10, 2025 (Radio Republic Indonesia): The national Child-Friendly Temple movement is now present in Banten Province. Six temples have been designated as child development centers that combine religious education, character education and mutual respect. The Chairperson of the Indonesian Hindu Dharma Council (PHDI) of Banten Province, Ida Bagus Alit Wiratmaja (above), explained that this program is part…
September 7, 2025 (YouTube): Join the vibrant now archived coverage of Ganpati Visarjan 2025 from Khairatabad, Hyderabad, as thousands gather for the grand Shobha Yatra marking the farewell of Lord Ganesha this Ganesh Chaturthi. Witness colorful processions, devotional songs, and the emotional immersion of beautifully decorated murthis into the waters. The event brings together families and communities in a joyous…
JAMMU, August 29, 2025 (Republic World): Heavy rainfall lashed the Jammu division on Sunday and into the week, triggering devastating floods and landslides that have caused extensive damage to Har Ki Pauri temple at Bahu Fort, Jammu. The swollen Tawi River unleashed its full fury on the sacred site, completely inundating the temple premises. As the waters receded, thick layers…
KATHMANDU, NEPAL, August 23, 2025 (Khabarhub): From the early hours of Saturday morning, thousands of devotees thronged the Gokarneshwar Uttargaya Pitri Tirtha in northeastern Kathmandu to offer tarpan, siddha daan and pinda in memory of their departed fathers. On the occasion of Bhadra Krishna Aunsi, also known as Gokarne Aunsi or “Father’s Day” in Nepal, Hindus believe that performing these…
FLUSHING, NEW YORK, August 24, 2025 (Indian Eagle): India is home to many grand temple kitchens preparing and serving pure vegetarian meals to tens of thousands of devotees every day. Visitors are served food as holy prasad at the mega temple kitchens in India. Indians in America got the first Hindu temple restaurant in 1993. Located at Flushing in the…
SANTIAGO, CHILI, August 9, 2025 (Facebook): Santiago Mandir (Santiago Hindu Temple and Cultural Center) organized the Bhumi Puja which will be the first Hindu temple and cultural center in Santiago, in the commune of La Reina. The Embassy had the pleasure of participating in this auspicious occasion together with authorities of the Presidency, the municipality of La Reina, numerous personalities…
UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2025 (India Today): The UK’s Royal Navy has appointed Bhanu Attri, originally from Himachal Pradesh, as its first-ever Hindu chaplain, marking the first time a non-Christian has been officially entrusted with offering spiritual support within the naval force. 39-year-old Attri will provide pastoral care and guidance to officers and sailors based on the teachings of Hinduism,…
MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, August 17, 2025 (WGNS Radio): A striking new landmark has quietly emerged on the southern edge of Murfreesboro. The Shree Swaminarayan Temple and Cultural Center, located at 4925 Shelbyville Pike, opened its doors just weeks ago, though construction crews are still completing the finishing touches. Towering over Highway 231-South, the temple is already drawing attention—not just for its…
INDIA/NEPAL, August 16, 2025 (AP News): This is a slide show of marvelous pictures of the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Janmashtami. There are photos of devotees playing flutes (above) and with lit oil lamps on their hands, head, and shoulders during a parade celebrating the birth in Bhaktapor, Nepal. Other’s of devotees in India playing…
