British Columbia -led study of Tibetan monks suggests meditation can improve long-term brain activity – CBC News
British Columbian scientists who recently trekked into Tibet to study the impact of meditation on monks have returned with research that suggests the practice can increase long-term brain function. University of Victoria neuroscientist Olav Krigolson, along with Gordon Binsted, dean of the faculty of health and social development at UBC Okanagan, More...
Cambodia: Angkor temple entrance fee to almost double in February | The Indian Express
Visitors to Cambodia’s famed Angkor temple complex will have to pay almost twice as much for admission starting next February, the government said on Friday. A government statement said the price of single-day More...
Fervour marks temple car festival at Srivilliputtur – The Hindu
The ninth day celebrations began with “ekantha thirumanchanam” at the temple at 2 a.m., when priests performed special pujas and aradhanas. After the rituals at around 4 a.m., the urchavars of the presiding More...
ISKCON spreads cupcake joy | Rising Sun Chatsworth
A total of 5000 delicious cupcakes were lovingly prepared by devotees and then distributed throughout Durban at no charge. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness celebrated its golden anniversary, More...
Secaucus Hindu temple to celebrate 15th anniversary | New Jersy
The Swaminarayan Gadi Temple in Secaucus will celebrate its 15th anniversary this weekend with singing, skits and a religious service as part of a two-day commemoration. The event kicks off Saturday with a cultural More...
Signature Campaign. US Congresswoman Smt. Tulsi Gabbard stands with BD Hindu victims |Hindu Existence
CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION. Please sign your name and stand with the persecuted Hindu people and other victims in Islamic Bangladesh. As an important initiative of Tulsi Gabbard in fighting for a government More...
Exploded Iskcon Temple in Leicester is replaced – BBC News
Hare Krishna monks have finally moved into their new home after an explosion that destroyed their former temple six years ago. Thirty people escaped just before the Iskcon Temple in Leicester exploded on 3 September More...
Hinduism beyond Indian frontiers: 11 countries with largest Hindu population
Hinduism is commonly associated with India, but around the globe, there are several ancient Hindu communities which do not have their origins in the subcontinent. After Christianity and Islam, Hinduism is More...
In USA, Norco sets up committee to resolve Hindu Temple Project issues
Norco City Council members in a unanimous 5-0 vote decided to block the construction of a Hindu temple on the grounds of not fitting the city’s ‘western theme and identity’ City Manager Andy Okoro plans More...
Mumbai spiritual guru’s book is NYT’s July best seller – The New Indian Express
MUMBAI: Spiritual Guru Radhanath Swami’s new book, “The Journey Within: Exploring the Path of Bhakti”, has topped the July New York Times Best-seller list within two months of its release in the More...