Worshippers defy Thai police at Buddhist temple – Reuters
Thousands of followers of Thailand’s biggest Buddhist temple Buddhist temple defied orders to leave its grounds on Sunday to enable police to seek out their former abbot, who is accused of money laundering. Police ordered worshippers to leave Dhammakaya temple by 3 p.m. (0800 GMT) so that they could intensify the search for former abbot Phra Dhammachayo. But More...
Hindu Shiva temple in western Kenya, where seekers petition God to fulfill wishes
Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple (KMT) in Kibigori in Kisumu County of western Kenya reportedly attracts many devoted seekers who visit this Hindu temple to pray to Almighty to fulfill their wishes. Many specially come More...
Chelmsford in England to have Hindu temple soon
A non-profit Chelmsford Hindu Society has been formed to establish a Hindu temple in Chelmsford (East of England). This proposed temple will organize various rituals, puja and cultural programs; besides being a More...
UTT Professor presented research on Marginalisation and Exclusion of Indians by CXC
Dr. Kumar Mahabir presented a research paper on the marginalisation and exclusion of Indians by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in the CSEC and CAPE History and Literature syllabi. His presentation was More...
Hindus rated “fairly warmly” in USA, survey reveals
Most religious groups in USA rate Hindus fairly warmly, according to “polling and analysis” posted by Washington DC headquartered Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan fact tank, on February 15. Asked More...
Norway: Deported “Record Number” of Islamics And Crime Dropped Dramatically!
One country has finally learned that have a flow of Muslim immigrants creates problems. No, not just problems, horrific crimes. Along with the introduction of Islam into European countries comes a drastic increase More...
Thai police fail to find fugitive monk in temple
Thai police failed to find a fugitive Buddhist monk wanted on money-laundering charges in a two-day search through the country’s biggest monastery, but will not stop the hunt, a spokesman said on Friday. The More...
Hindus push to end commercialization of sacred images
Bathroom mats. Toilet seats. Shoes. Dog tags. All of these items have, in recent years, gone on sale adorned with images of Hindu deities, particularly that of Ganesha, known most commonly in the West for his elephant More...
Hindus exhort all Ohio schools to start the day with yoga like Newark elementary
Hindus have commended Ben Franklin Elementary School (BFES) of Newark City Schools (NCS) in Ohio for reportedly launching the school day with yoga, calling it a step in the positive direction. Pupils at BFES reportedly More...
Hindu board insists chettiars sent donation money to India
GEROGE TOWN: Explain how luxury mansions and hotels in India were funded, the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) asked the Chettiars who run the famous 126-year-old Penang Thaipusam silver chariot. The board’s More...