Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Hinduism about inclusiveness, not conflict: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat'

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Hinduism stands for inclusiveness, stressing consensus, harmony, and social transformation at the launch of lectures marking the Sangh's centenary ...

'Hartalika Teej 2025 Today: Know The Significance Of This Auspicious Fasting For Married Women'

Hartalika Teej carries immense spiritual and emotional significance for married women; by keeping this fast, women pray for their husband’s long life, marital harmony, and good fortune.

'Why Ganesha’s Belly Holds the Whole Universe: The Mystery of Mahodara'

In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is far more than the remover of obstacles or the deity of beginnings. He is a living symbol of life’s deepest truths, a guide for the seeker who wishes to understand ...

'Chamundi Hill is not property of Hindus alone, says D.K. Shivakumar'

Deputy CM defends inviting Kannada writer to inaugurate Dasara festivities, emphasizing religious inclusivity and constitutional freedoms.

'In New York, an Indo-Caribbean Mariamman temple run by women faces an uncertain future'

The Shri Shakti Mariammaa temple has garnered an reputation for being an inclusive space of workshop. It has even played host to a queer wedding.

'Top 10 Countries with the Largest Hindu Populations'

Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, is followed by over a billion people across the globe. While India is its birthplace and spiritual center, Hinduism has also spread far beyond South Asia ...

'Irvine Temple Donates The Monumental ‘Encyclopedia of Hinduism’ To Chapman Univ'

ORANGE, CA — The Irvine Hindu Mandir has presented Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries with a landmark gift: the monumental ‘Encyclopedia of Hinduism,’ the first comprehensive work of its kind in ...

'Top 15 Largest Religious Groups in the World'

Largest Religious Groups Around the World in 2025 Christianity Continues To Lead With Over 2.4 Billion Followers Christianity remains the most ...

'Could this movie based on a Hindu epic become India’s ‘Avatar?’'

Movies from India have found success on the world stage before. But the filmmakers behind 'Ramayana' — an upcoming two-part epic based on one of the most important texts in Hinduism — have something ...

'Hinduism Course At University Of Houston Sparks Controversy'

HOUSTON, TX – At a time when Indian Americans are increasingly sensitive to allegations of Hinduphobia in academia, a controversy has erupted at the University of Houston (UH) over a course ...

'Review: A bridge between Christian and Hindu mysticism'

In 'Hindu and Catholic, Priest and Scholar,' the Rev. Francis X. Clooney tells the story of his lifelong engagement in dialogue with the Hindu tradition—as a Jesuit priest.

'Swastikas, Castes, and Nationalism'

Economist Jean Drèze, a Belgian who became an Indian citizen and a close student of India’s interplay of religion and politics, calls the Hindutva ideology “a lifeboat for the upper castes, in so far ...