Makarasankranti: Festival for Bhogi and Yogi
2023-01-13
The harvest festival has the essence of life,the deep spiritual connect in it’s observance.Continue Reading
BJP’s Iconoclasm of Tirtha Kshetras as Tourist Spots
2023-01-09
Every effort is being made to hide the fact that India is being sold; Hindus are increasingly becoming victims to party politics and their pro-Abrahamic agendas. Part of such agendas involves the slow and sure erasing of Hindu religious customs and beliefs. The Education Ministry, Ministry of Minority Affairs, andContinue Reading
Appropriation of Samhain as Halloween
2022-11-01
By Raj Vedam The Bhagavadgita describes the 6 month southern course of the sun, Dakshinayana, as the path of the Pitrus. This period begins June 21st, and ends Dec 21st, with a midpoint-equinox at Sept 22nd. Hindus traditionally observe Pitru-Paksha soon after the Sept 22nd equinox, when the Sun is in “deep PitruContinue Reading
Homage To Babiya, The Satvik Crocodile on Sadgati
2022-10-11
Babiya, the Vegetarian Crocodile attains Sadgati after 80 years of Bhakti at Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple in Kerala The news came in that the most beloved vegetarian crocodile had passed away last Sunday. Though the news also featured the death of terrorist Mulayam Yadav, the heart-warming story which touched moreContinue Reading
PAKISTAN: Indigenous polytheistic Kalash tribe under threat from Islamic extremism
2022-09-17
The smallest ethnic and Dharmic community of Pakistan is fighting for the survival of its culture and religious identity, in the face of religious extremism, forced conversion, migration, and climate change. Are we going to allow this rich culture to vanish from the pluralistic land of Akhand Bharat? WHO AREContinue Reading
Debacles during 75th year Amrit Mahotosav
2022-08-15
The National Triranga Flag should not be imposed on Hindu Religious Structures or Vigrahas.Continue Reading
75 years after India’s independence, a lost generation recovers its Hindu faith
2022-08-14
Indian Hindus who grew up after independence have never fully processed the trauma of colonialism. An Article by Murali Balaji, https://religionnews.com/2022/08/12/75-years-after-indias-independence-a-lost-generation-recovers-its-hindu-faith/ In 2004 I was dispatched to India to cover the aftermath of the devastating tsunami, and afterward I took the opportunity to spend time with my grandfather in Chennai andContinue Reading
Ratna Aunty, Who Wants Karva Chauth For A Jihadi Husband?
2022-07-31
A lot of debate has revolved around convert Ratna Pathak Shah’s statements about Karva Chauth being a regressive practice; rather, she is calling those who practice the vrat regressive in nature. She is surprised that educated people are practicing this ritual. Let’s examine what might be the reasons for her absurd-sounding hatredContinue Reading
Mumbai Airport Authority: The Hindu Adani Group welcomes GHajis like Bakris welcome Butchers during Eid
2022-07-22
India continues to move fast-paced forward towards total dhimmitude. Dhimmitude is known as the status of non-Muslims under Muslim rule and in this case, the dhimmis are Hindus who are too busy singing Ishwar Allah Tero Naam (IATN) bhajans, not realizing the imminent dangers of the barbaric desert cult. DhimmitudeContinue Reading
Belief in God among U.S. Liberals and Young Adults at an all-time Low
2022-06-21
According to the survey, most U.S. adults — 81 percent — believe in God. But while that figure seems high, it is actually the lowest percentage ever reported in this survey. Up until 2011, over 90 percent said they believed in God, but the number has continued to drop, now downContinue Reading