Dashain, 15-Day Celebration of Good Over Evil, Kicks off as Nepali Hindus in the USA Embrace Festivities

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…

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All 1,330 Tirukural Verses Set to Music

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…

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Hindu Law Students Association Formed at NY University.

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…

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The Gen-Z Uprising in Nepal

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…

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Mauritius PM Offers Prayers at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

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…

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Bali Indah Cultural Park in Poland Inaugurated

SLUPSK, POLAND, June 18, 2025 (NusaBali): Bali Governor Wayan Koster, along with Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, staff from the Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw and the Indonesian Honorary Consul in Poland, inaugurated the Bali Indah Cultural Park in the Dolina Charlotty area of ​​Slupsk, Poland, on Monday (June 16). This 7.4 acre park boasts Europe’s largest temple. The inauguration…

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Bangbang Beji Temple Dedicated in Bali

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…

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Child-Friendly Temples Aim to Develop a Generation of Hindus with Character

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…

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Ganpati Visarjan in Khairatabad, Hyderabad

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…

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Drone Footage Reveals Extent of Flood Damage to Har Ki Pauri Temple in Jammu

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…

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