MADURAI, INDIA, April 28, 2026 (The Hindu): Thousands of devotees thronged Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple to witness the Thirukalyanam, the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar on Tuesday. The Chithirai streets around the temple were chock-a-block with devotees. Devotees, cutting across age groups, from different parts of Tamil Nadu and other States had come to witness the grand…
INDIA, May 1, 2026 (vedapath.app, press release): “Vedapath isn’t just an app; it’s a digital bridge to India’s profound intellectual heritage. We’ve unlocked thousands of years of philosophy, breaking down language and complexity barriers to put the world’s oldest living wisdom in your pocket. It features includes: 1) access to 25+ sacred texts including the Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, and Arthashastra…
YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA, April 26, 2026 (ad-hoc-news.de): On April 26, 2026, with Yogyakarta’s dry season in full swing, Prambanan emerges as one of Indonesia’s most captivating ancient sites, offering travelers a profound dive into Hindu heritage just a short drive from the city. Known locally as Candi Prambanan, this sprawling temple complex, built in 856 AD by King Rakai Pikatan of…
FIJI, April 26, 2026 (The Australia Today): Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officiated the reopening of the Tavua Laxmi Narayan Mandir, marking a major cultural and spiritual milestone for the local community nearly a decade after it was destroyed by Cyclone Winston. Speaking at the ceremony in Tavua, the Prime Minister described the Mandir as more than a place…
NEPAL, April 18, 2026 (MSN): Matatirtha Aunsi is a very important Hindu celebration dedicated to mothers that is observed in Nepal. This year it was celebrated yesterday April 17th. This celebration is also known by its name “Aama ko Mukh Herne Din,” which can be translated into English as “the day when you see a mother’s face.” It is celebrated…
UNITED KINGDOM, March 3, 2026 (Instagram): The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford (part of the University of Oxford) handed over a murthi of Thirumangai Alvar at the High Commission of India in London. The murthi (consecrated statue) is returning to the Sri Soundararaja Perumal (Vishnu) Temple near Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu), from where it was stolen. The Museum purchased the bronze cast…
NEW DELHI, INDIA, April 21, 2026 (India TV News): With just a day left for the reopening of the revered Kedarnath Temple, preparations in the holy town have gathered remarkable momentum. The shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham Yatra, is being beautifully decorated with nearly 11,220 pounds of fresh flowers, creating a spiritually vibrant…
GERMANY, April 7, 2026 (La Verdad De Ceuta, translated from Spanish): At a time when spirituality seeks to rediscover its most authentic and practical essence, the rigorous training of spiritual guides has become a fundamental necessity. In this context, Pandit Krishna Kripa Dasa (Juan Carlos Ramchandani) recently conducted an intensive training course for pandits and panditas at the Shree Peetha…
ABU DHABI, April 11, 2026 (khaleejtimes.com): The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi has announced that it will reopen its doors to the public stating April 14 after a temporary closure due to regional tensions. In a post on Instagram, the temple welcome visitors back, while asking them to register in advance via Mandir.ae/visit. Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/baps-hindu-mandir-abu-dhabi-reopens-april-14?amp=1
DUBAI, April 11, 2026 (Travels Dubai): A number of prominent places of worship across Dubai, including Hindu temples, churches and Sikh gurdwara, are reopening in phases between April 10 and April 12, restoring access for devotees following temporary closures implemented for safety and security reasons. The reopening marks a gradual return of religious activities across the city, with each institution…
