Tumpek Landep: From the Sharpness of Iron to the Sharpness of Heart and Devotion

BALI, September 20, 2025 (Bali Portal News): Hindus across the archipelago once again celebrated the Holy Day of Tumpek Landep on Saturday (September 20, 2025), which falls every 210 days (six months). On this day, various metal objects, such as motorcycles, cars, and computers, are decorated with coconut leaves and flowers, and offerings (banten) are offered as a symbol of…

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New Chariot Makes Grand Debut for Navarathiri Festival

PENANG, MALAYSIA, October 5, 2025 (MSN): Penang Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Temple’s new chariot for the Navarathiri festival is being unveiled today. The 23.6 foot-high chariot bearing Goddess Durga will begin its processional journey from the temple in Queen Street, circle Little India and return to the temple. Designed specifically for this nine-day festival, it replaces the temple’s 20-year-old wooden…

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California Makes Diwali an Official Statewide Holiday

LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA, October 7, 2025 (Santa Maria Times): California has become the third U.S. state to designate Diwali — the Hindu “Festival of Lights” — as an official statewide holiday. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Tuesday to go into effect on Jan. 1. It would authorize public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali.…

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After 33 Years, Srinagar Echoes With chants of Bhagwan Ram as Kashmiri Hindus Return for Grand Dussehra

JAMMU AND KASMIR, October 4, 2025 (Organiser): For the first time in over three decades, Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, came alive with the grandeur and fervor of Dussehra (the tenth day, after the nine-day Navarati festival). On October 2, thousands of Kashmiri Hindus, alongside Hindus and people from other communities, gathered at the Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium to celebrate…

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Hindu Mandir and Priests’ Conference Resounding Success

IRVING, TEXAS, October 2, 2025 (Desi Talk): The Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC) and Hindu Mandir Priests’ Conference 2025, were a resounding success, according to HMEC. Organizers described it as a “landmark gathering of Hindu temple leaders, priests, scholars and community members from across North America.” This year’s Conference theme was Hindu Diaspora: Mahakumbh of Sanatan Tradition, and it was…

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Watch: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra | The Sacred Journey Resumes

TIBET, October 4, 2025 (The Hindu): Rising high on the Tibetan Plateau stands Mount Kailash. To millions, it is not just a mountain. It is the axis of the universe, a gateway to the divine. At 21,778 feet,, Kailash towers near the borders of China, India, and Nepal. At its base lie the sacred lakes, Manasarovar, symbol of purity, and…

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US Faces Risk of 15,000 Church Closures This Year Amid Shifting Religious Landscape

UNITED STATES, October 4, 2025 (anews.com.tr): The US could face a potential closure of 15,000 churches this year, vastly outnumbering the few thousand expected to open, Axios reported on Friday. Over the next decade, the sharp decline in churches is expected to continue, potentially leaving communities, particularly rural ones, without essential services such as food aid, childcare, and disaster relief…

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Idol Immersion Marks Culmination of Durga Puja in West Bengal

WEST BENGAL, INDIA, October 2, 2025 (The Hindu): After the culmination of a week-long Durga Puja festival, the immersion of statues began on Bijaya Dashami/ Dasara in West Bengal on Thursday (October 2, 2025). Amid overcast skies, statues made it to the ghats of Kolkata and were immersed in the river Hooghly. During the day, statues of mostly Bonedi Bari…

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Young Leader at the Helm of Kali Yatra Festival

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, August 2025 (Guardian): The Kali Yatra Festival, held annually at the Divali Nagar, stands as a powerful cultural and spiritual event dedicated to Goddess Kali. Founded by Gopaul Ragoonanan to dispel misconceptions and create unity among Hindus, the festival has evolved into one of the largest Hindu gatherings outside India. Now in its 12th edition, the festival…

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Tourists Urged to Enjoy Solar Alignment at Prasat Phanom Rung

THAILAND, October 1, 2025 (The Nation): The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting tourists to visit Buri Ram this week to witness the annual celestial phenomenon of the sunset alignment through the 15 doorways of Prasat Phanom Rung. According to the the TAT, the spectacular sight of the sunset shining through the portals of the ancient Hindu temple in…

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