INDIA, July 25, 2022 (Outlook India): The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage when devotees of Shiva travel to Haridwar in Uttarakhand and other sites to carry holy water of River Ganga. A large number of pilgrims, called Kanwariya, cover the distance on foot. They carry the water in containers and dispense it at major Shiva temples, such as…
INDIA, July 20, 2022 (City Spidey): Every year, during the monsoon, Kawadiya pilgrims storm into Delhi area, a prominent presence on the roads. This time even though the rains are delayed the Kawadiyas have made their presence felt right on time. In the last few years Kawad pilgrimage has been in news for the strong tradition it has, its ever-growing…
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, July 22, 2022 (Digital Journal): Chinmaya Mission Pittsburgh (CMP) is proud to announce the opening ceremony of their newest center and temple – Chinmaya Amarnath, from August 17 to 20. The new location is conveniently located in Adams Township near Rt. 228 (358 Mars Valencia Rd. Mars, PA 16046). This new center will serve as a Hindu temple…
PATAN, NEPAL, July 16, 2022 (New York Times): When the 6-year-old Goddess wept for four days, it was viewed as a terrible omen for Nepal, and her tears appeared to have foreshadowed a national tragedy. On the last day of her crying, June 1, 2001, the crown prince of Nepal killed nine members of the royal family, including his parents,…
THAILAND, July 22, 2022 (YHP Thailand): In Thailand, Ganesha is called Phra Phikanet and is worshiped as the Deity of fortune and success, and the remover of obstacles. He is associated with arts, education, and trade. Shrines and statues for this elephant-headed Hindu God can be seen all around Thailand. Some of the largest statues of Ganesha can be found…
INDIA, July 8, 2022 (Indica Today by Ponni Selvanathan): Temple Architecture and sculpture crafting is one of the most ancient traditions of the world. This is still considered to be a living tradition which is being preserved by the silpis – artisans who belong to the distinguished Vishwakarma guild of India. Shilpis were patronized by the great emperors who ruled…
INDIA, July 14, 2020 (Pew Research): Our survey finds that about four-in-ten Indian adults say they are vegetarian. And many others restrict meat in their diet in some way, either by abstaining from eating certain meats, by abstaining from eating meat on certain days, or both. Altogether, about eight-in-ten Indian adults limit their meat consumption in some manner, including majorities…
BALTAL, INDIA, July 10, 2022 (dawn.com): Sixteen people were killed in held Kashmir, with rescuers searching for dozens more missing, after flash floods swept away hundreds of tents near a popular Hindu pilgrimage site, officials said on Saturday. Around 10,000 people were camped near the remote Amarnath temple, nestled in a Himalayan mountain cave, when a sudden cloudburst triggered a…
SRINAGAR, INDIA, July 9, 2022 (KL News Network): With at least 15 pilgrims dead and 30-40 still missing in the flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, the Amarnath pilgrimage has been suspended till further orders. The evening cloud burst has washed away a tented colony and a number of community kitchens that offer free food to the pilgrims who trek…
SRINAGAR, INDIA, July 7, 2022 (VOA News): Amid fear and tight security, a 43-day annual Amarnath Yatra — a Hindu pilgrimage to a cave located 12,750 feet above sea level — is underway in India-administered Kashmir after a gap of three years. Over half a million pilgrims are expected to take part in this year’s Yatra, which began on June…