Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Forget fireworks, Bali's new year is marked with silence, fasting, and meditation'

Instead of fireworks and countdowns, Bali rings in its new year in complete silence.

'Sara Ali Khan asked to file affidavit for Kedarnath, Badrinath visit'

The Badri-Kedar Temple Committee announced new requirements for non-Hindu visitors, stating that an affidavit affirming belief in Hinduism must be submitted to offer prayers at the Badrinath and ...

'Gudi Padwa 2026: Items required and steps to make Gudi at home'

Celebrate Gudi Padwa 2026 on March 19 in Maharashtra. Learn how to hoist the traditional Gudi with our step-by-step guide and bring prosperity to your home.

'For these Long Island seniors, tattoos are far from taboo'

Just 13% of adults 65 and older have tattoos, compared with 41% of those 30 and younger, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center study. Still, plenty of older Long Islanders are finding themselves in ...

'Why Hindus worship many forms but believe in one'

Many people assume Hinduism is confusing. They see temples dedicated to Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, and Lord Shiva, and conclude that Hindus worship many different gods. This often leads to a simple but ...

'Hundreds gather for on-Grounds Holi celebration Saturday'

Hundreds of students and community members gathered at the McIntire Amphitheatre Saturday to celebrate Holi — the Hindu festival of colors. The event, which was hosted by the South Asian Student ...

'Papmochani Ekadashi 2026 Today: Check Out The Puja Timings, Auspicious Yog, Spiritual Significance And More'

Know the puja timings, auspicious yog, and spiritual significance of Papmochani Ekadashi, a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu believed to remove sins and bring divine blessings.

'Who was a Hindu? Shashi Tharoor revisits Sree Narayana Guru’s vision of reform in new book'

In revisiting the life and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, Shashi Tharoor explores the possibilities — and limits — of an Advaitic rejection of caste ...

''Babasaheb Ambedkar Left Hinduism & Adopted Buddhism': Cong Leader Hussain Dalwai Says As Maha Introduces Freedom Of Religion Bill 2026'

Cong Leader Hussain Dalwai Says As Maha Introduces Freedom Of Religion Bill 2026 Hussain Dalwai criticised the Maharashtra F ...

'Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | How Mangal Kavyas reinvented Hinduism in Bengal'

The Mangal Kavyas, folk narratives that emerged in Bengal between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, were not peripheral literature. How did they transform folk deities into Hindu gods, and ...

'Hindu Ekta Sammelanams in Kerala disguise Sangh politics as temple gatherings'

Follow TNM's WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Saffron flags fluttered along a narrow lane about 300 metres off Edappally’s busy main road as t ...

'Karan Singh Distills His Understanding Of Hinduism'

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – ‘The Eternal Religion: Glimpses of Hinduism’ (Speaking Tiger) is a collection of essays and experiences of statesman and philosopher, Dr Karan Singh that are made available ...