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…
UNITED STATES, April 3, 2026 (RNS): An education scholar and mother of two college students, Indu Viswanathan is no stranger to the challenges of misrepresentation in the U.S. public school system. She was first exposed to stereotypes and tropes surrounding the Hindu faith — which she and other practitioners say have persisted — as a grade school student in the…
INDIA, April 5, 2026 (swawrjyamag.com): A recent legal analysis examines how India’s courts came to play an unusually powerful role in defining religion itself. The article traces this authority to a 1954 Supreme Court case involving the Shirur Mutt, where judges introduced the “essential religious practices” test. This doctrine allows courts to decide which practices are central to a religion…
SINGAPORE, April 1, 2026 (International Business Times): Singapore is all set to welcome its first Hindu temple in 20 years, marking a significant milestone for the country’s Indian community and its multicultural landscape. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) announced on Wednesday, April 1, that the Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple will be constructed along Yishun Avenue 3. Construction…
