Historic renovation of America’s 1st Hindu temple nearing completion in San Francisco
Historic, painstaking and expensive renovation of the magnificent Old Temple in San Francisco, claimed to be “the first Hindu temple in the Western world” and dedicated in 1906, is nearing completion. Old Temple, originally known as Hindu Temple and said to be built within four months, is a part of Vedanta Society of Northern California (VSNC), More...
Hip-hop and zen: Rap stars are embracing meditation to reduce stress, find inner peace
In the fast-paced, swag-filled world of hip-hop, slowing down the mind can seem as improbable as Tupac’s return from the grave. For many, the hip-hop lifestyle is all about cranking out raps, and indulging More...
White Hindus Explains Why They Left the Catholic Church to become Hindu
He was born and raised as a Catholic and found that Christianity just wasn’t able to satisfy the seeking which exploded in him. The spiritual awakening He went through drove him to look for other sources of spiritual More...
Pakistan Parliament passes landmark Hindu Marriage Bill | The Indian Express
Pakistan’s Parliament has finally passed the much-awaited landmark bill to regulate marriages of minority Hindus in the country. Pakistan’s Hindus were set to get an exclusive personal law to regulate marriages More...
Mayapuris’ New Album To Have Intriguing Concept
It’s been seven long years since kirtan band The Mayapuris released their debut album “Mridanga,” hitting the top five in the iTunes World Music chart. The Mayapuris were one of the original second generation More...
New Zealand Temple Reborn After 2011 Earthquake
There are going to be a lot of tears and smiles in Christchurch, New Zealand from March 3rd to 5th. During what’s set to be an emotional three-day festival, devotees will see their brand new temple open after More...
Ratha Yatra in Puerto Rico
The procession culminated near the stage tent, where local devotees were explaining the pastime of Lord Jagannatha’s parade to the crowds. Books and pamphlets were distributed at the nearby tables. Visitors were More...
New Krishna Temple Takes Off in Naperville
Naperville, IL – ISKCON, Naperville is pleased to announce the construction of new temple starting this May 2017. Work begins on construction of a new temple at ISKCON Temple of Greater Chicago in Naperville More...
Don’t politicise Dalai Lama’s visit, India says to China | Times of India
NEW DELHI: India has asked China to not attach political meaning to the Dalai Lama’s forthcoming visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang. The Dalai Lama, said the MEA spokesperson, “is a revered religious More...
Is Singer Miley Cyrus Planning a Hindu Wedding?
The first time Miley Cyrus made her interest in Hindu religion evident was back in 2012 when she showed off her Om tattoo. And more recently, when photos of the singer performing Lakshmi puja at her Malibu home More...