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SriLankan Airlines recently launched an ad that has gained widespread appreciation for its creative and respectful nod to the Ramayana, capturing the story’s significance in both Indian and Sri Lankan cultures. The ad portrays Sri Lanka as the legendary land of Ravana, a central figure in the Ramayana, and invites travellers to explore sites that [...]

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 [...]

"From Darwin to Hobart, people across Australia are coming together to celebrate Diwali, one of the most joyous festivals of the year. More than just a festival of lights, Diwali reflects the core values of Hindu heritage: positivity, unity, generosity, and the spirit of community. As we mark Hindu Heritage Month, we recognise the significant [...]

Governor Shapiro recently signed a bill making #Diwali an “official holiday” in Pennsylvania and stated, “For the first time ever, Diwali is now a state-recognized holiday here in Pennsylvania.     No matter what you look like, where you come from, who you love or who you pray to, you have a place here in PA [...]

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. [...]

As Diwali approaches, a touching video from New Zealand highlights the festival’s global spirit, featuring local police performing Bhangra at a Diwali event. The video showcases officers in uniform joining community members in a joyful dance, promoting cultural appreciation. Social media reactions celebrated this gesture, with users expressing happiness at the embrace of diverse traditions. [...]

You would think that even after 800 years of mass genocides/slavery, and forced conversions that Hindus faced and are still facing every Hindu would be aware of the history especially the brave resistance from Hindu warriors over that time period to keep Hinduism alive. [...]

Prana Pratishtha was held today at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Houston, Texas, for the ‘Statue of Union’ ,A 90ft tall Hanuman Murti. It is now the 3rd tallest statue in the United States. More – The Challenge of Life If Hanuman Dies US : Hindus apply for monument on Arkansas Capitol grounds [...]

It doesn’t matter if these Hindus are a minority or even a majority but it’s always the same embarrassing story everywhere getting kicked in the face and trampled on like we are seeing again in the majority Hindu India  being banned from praying to Lord Shiva by right-wing Christian supremacists As reported by Hindu Voice@HinduVoice_in [...]

If Hinduphobia activity was a sport then India probably would win with gold medals hands down at the Olympics as far as we are concerned. Most Hinduphobic propaganda to the world comes out of India itself the abode of the billion Hindus so it’s not surprising with Anand Raganathan’s  latest tweet where he mentions, ” [...]