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Near to some of the locations of the movie Jurassic Park lies a beautiful Hindu temple. Hidden in the lush rainforests of Kauai, Hawaii, lies one of the most sacred and unexpected spiritual sites in the United States—a Hindu monastery where American monks worship a rare 700-pound crystal Shiva Lingam. This video explores the Kauai [...]

Virginia has enacted House Bill 2783, criminalising Nazi symbols used to intimidate, while protecting the sacred Swastika from misrepresentation. The law, effective July 1, clearly distinguishes Hitler’s Hakenkreuz from the ancient Swastika, revered in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Advocacy by CoHNA led to critical amendments. The bill now sets a national precedent, balancing hate prevention [...]

Most immigrant Indian parents in America are tightly focused on measuring their children’s progress through the lens of career success, and their child giving a speech. But they rarely stop to listen to their children or understand the fears and pressures they face from society, professors and peers because of their Hindu heritage. In this [...]

A billboard in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, paid for by a group of Hindus there, says: “26 Hindus were killed in Kashmir by Pakistani terrorists because they were Hindus?” “Does terrorism have a religion?” “YES. NO.” Video : Islamic Terrorists Kill Around 28 In Kashmir After Checking Their IDs Video – Who Hates [...]

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, in an interview during her India visit, discussed US-India intelligence sharing, trade relations, and countering terrorism. She emphasized the Trump administration's commitment to defeating Islamist terrorism and strengthening US-India partnership. Gabbard also addressed recent controversies in US intelligence and spoke about her Hindu faith's role in her career. [...]

On Friday, FBI director Kash Patel shared a colourful Holi picture with the caption “Happy Holi: The Festival of Colours.”  The post sparked the Hinduphobic tantrums of some racist right-wing ‘The Hills Have Eyes MAGA’, flooding the comment section, ranting on about a government official celebrating “UnAmerican Festivals.” Of course, there were others also greeting [...]

Tulsi Gabbard gave an answer to all democrats and Media who are playing bigotry against #Hindus and #Hinduism, Article 6 of US constitution says no one should be judged based on religion. If they want to know anything about my personal spiritual path you are welcome on my account on  @X  to discuss more on [...]

Around 20,000 Southern California residents came together to celebrate a spectacular three-day Diwali event, including a lights and sound show every 30 minutes at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills near Los Angeles County. Also at the event, there were henna and mehndi booths, diya or oil lamp-lighting, mandala and rangoli art, and [...]

Times Square in NYC had early Diwali celebrations. NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Diwali at Times Square, the largest Diwali festival outside of India now in its 9th year since its inception in 2013, conveying the true meaning of Diwali by spreading the message of love, peace, harmony and togetherness. Showcasing the Diversity of [...]

With Diwali coming up this October, I want the residents and citizens to be aware that a common symbol of this holiday is a Diwali swastika. This symbol is known to date back to 3000 BCE. A symbol of good fortune and good wishes, the swastika is a holy symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. [...]