Hinduism

Hindu Rashtra not exclusionary concept, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Hinduism stands for inclusiveness and harmony, stressing consensus, civilisational progress, and social transformation ahead of the Sangh's centenary

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Why the festival celebrated for 10 days? Know more

In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated from August 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM and ganesh visarjan will be on September 6, 2025. The secret lies in the importance of these 10 days in Hindu mythology

Raksha bandhan 2024: Rakhi wishes and quotes to share with your siblings

Raksha bandhan is a time to show your brothers and sisters how much you appreciate and love them. May this celebration strengthen the bond of love and togetherness forever

Need to reach out to every home, unite Hindus: RSS chief Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday exhorted its members to reach out to every family and work to unite all Hindus, asserting that the goal is to build a society that is free of inequalities like casteism and is aware of its responsibility towards the nation. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief, who arrived here on Saturday on a two-day visit, made the remarks while speaking to volunteers at the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya School in Nawabganj. "We should have contact with every family in the 'shakha' area. "Work has to be done to unite all Hindus. There should be 'sanskar' (values) in every household and harmony in families so that the Sanatan tradition can be re-established in every home," he said. On Sunday, Bhagwat held four meetings with Sangh officials where the functioning of 'shakhas' and service work conducted among students were discussed along with other issues. Bhagwat said that the RSS "works for personality development. Personal development means realising one's responsibil

SC trashes 'frivolous' plea to make Karwa Chauth mandatory for all women

The Supreme Court dismissed as 'frivolous' a plea to make Karwa Chauth mandatory for all women, upholding the high court's order and ₹1,000 cost on the petitioner

NYC Mayor Adams declares April 24 as Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centennial Day

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proclaimed April 24, 2025 as Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centennial Celebration Day' in the city, highlighting the message of selfless service for the community. The proclamation from the Office of the Mayor was presented to members of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council by Deputy Commissioner for the New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs Dilip Chauhan at a special event in City Hall Tuesday. Chauhan was joined by senior representatives from the Mayor's office, including Deputy Commissioner of NYC Mayor's Community Affairs Unit Christian Williams and South Asian Liaison Sookranie Dhanpat. The proclamation notes that from Abrahamic and Eastern religions to folk traditions and everything in between, our global metropolis is a multicultural mosaic of believers who are dedicated to giving back to others". Today, in that spirit, I am delighted to recognise the centennial year of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's birth and his thousands of followers who advan

'One temple, one well, one cremation ground': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Seeking an end to caste differences, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called upon members of the Hindu community to strive for social harmony by embracing the principle of "one temple, one well, and one cremation ground" for all. Bhagwat, on a five-day visit to Aligarh, spoke to 'swayamsevaks' at two 'shakhas' at HB Inter College and Panchan Nagri Park and emphasised that achieving true social unity was paramount for India to fulfil its global responsibility for peace. RSS sources said Bhagwat underscored the significance of "sanskar (values)" as the bedrock of Hindu society, urging its members to build a society rooted in tradition, cultural values and moral principles. He urged the 'swayamsevaks' to reach out to all sections of society, inviting them into their homes to spread the message of harmony and unity at grassroots level. Bhagwat stated that the "family" remains the fundamental unit of society, built upon strong family values derived from ...

Exploring caste, Ayurveda, communism via biographies of forgotten rebels

A biography of four individuals who broke new ground in pre-Independence India but later faded into obscurity brings to life their divergent imaginations of Hindi-Hindu nationhood

BAPS Hindu temple vandalised in California ahead of 'Khalistan referendum'

Official page of BAPS for United States, shared the details of the incident on social media, the 'anti-Hindu' messages included phrases such as 'Hindus go back,' alarming the local Hindu community

RSS top body meet to discuss 'Hindu awakening', centenary plans from Mar 21

An analysis of the prevailing scenario in the country, including the issue of "Hindu awakening", is on the agenda of a three-day meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, the highest decision-making body of the RSS, that is scheduled to begin in Bengaluru from March 21. The meeting will also prepare a framework of various programmes and campaigns to be taken up this year and review the progress made on the work that was expected to be completed in the run-up to the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the organisation said in a statement. The RSS will complete 100 years of its foundation on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) this year. In a statement, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS Sunil Ambekar said the meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha will be held in Bengaluru from March 21 to March 23. The meeting will be held on the premises of the Janseva Vidya Kendra located at Channenahalli. Ambekar said the annual report of the RSS for 2024-25 wil

Kumbh's transient city raises lessons in urban planning and resilience

As the temporary metropolis comes to life, it raises profound questions about adaptability, sustainability, and what the cities of tomorrow can learn from one that refuses to stay

How Hindu culture spread: Manu Pillai's book traces its origins, evolution

How did Hindu culture originate? How did this tradition leap across rivers, climb mountains, and cross deserts to spread its roots? Manu Pillai's exhaustively researched book offers some answers

Mahavatar Narsimha teaser out: Film tells the story of Vishnu's 4th avatar

Ashwin Kumar-directed Mahavatar Narsimha's teaser is out. This is the first animated movie based on the story of Bhakt Prahlad and his devotion to Lord Vishnu. Watch the teaser here

Maha Kumbh 2025: What is Amrit Snan and how to register for it online?

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is a huge spiritual and cultural event that is scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 26, 2025, in UP's Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Start date, sacred bathing days, other details

Maha Kumbh Mela takes place once every twelve years. This year millions of devotees are expected to reach Prayagraj to participate in the event

Amit Shah meets spiritual leaders Sadhguru, Swami Avdheshanand Giri

Reacting to Home Minister Amit Shah's post, Sadhguru expressed pleasure in meeting him and praised Shah's engagement and interest in the civilizational aspects of our nation, calling it admirable

Man threatens terror attack during Mahakumbh in UP; case lodged, probe on

The social media clip purportedly features a man making inflammatory remarks against Hinduism and political figures while threatening acts of terror during key dates of the upcoming Maha Kumbh

India should show its glorious way of life to world: RSS chief Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said it is India's prime responsibility to present its glorious way of life to the world so that others can follow and attain happiness and prosperity. Dharma, which is the foundation of everyone's life, must be preserved and awakened as per the changing times, he further said. The essence of Indian ethos lies in ensuring the well-being of all, Bhagwat said at the inauguration of the Moraya Gosavi Sanjivan Samadhi ceremony in Pimpri Chinchwad industrial township near Maharashtra's Pune city on Tuesday. "It is everyone's responsibility to maintain balance and patience to ensure the smooth functioning of the world order. In Indian culture, there has always been a tradition of returning to nature. In today's terms, this can be described as 'giving back'," he said. "The structure of our dharma is built on this principle of 'giving back'. Our ancestors recognised and practised it as nature itself works on this aspect," Bhagwat ..

Urged B'desh monks, devotees to practice faith discreetly: Iskcon Kolkata

ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das on Tuesday said he has urged its monks and followers from Bangladesh to avoid wearing saffron robes and 'tilak' in public, advising them to practice their faith discreetly amid safety concerns following targeted attacks against Hindu minorities in the neighbouring country. This suggestion comes in the wake of escalating violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government earlier this year, which has heightened anxieties among devotees and their families. "The situation in Bangladesh is alarming. The monks and devotees, who have been calling us, we have told them to hide their identity as ISKCON followers or monks publicly. We have asked them to practice their faith discreetly inside homes or inside the temples. We have advised them to dress in a manner that does not draw attention," Das, who is also ISKCON Kolkata vice-president, told PTI. He emphasised that the measure was temporary and aimed ..

Bangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON's activities in country

The High Court here on Thursday refused to pass a suo motu order on banning ISKCON's activities in Bangladesh after it was informed that the government authorities have taken necessary measures, The Daily Star said. Supreme Court lawyer Md Monir Uddin placed some newspaper reports about International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) before the HC bench on Wednesday and had prayed for a suo motu (voluntary) order to the government to ban the organisation and impose Section 144 in Chattogram, Rangpur and Dinajpur. The court had asked the attorney general to inform the steps taken by the government regarding ISKCON's recent activities. When the proceedings started on Thursday, the attorney general's office placed the information before the HC bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury. The bench hoped that the government must remain cautious about protecting the law and order situation and lives and properties of the people of Bangladesh, The Daily Star