01 April 2013
An astrologer and social activist has turned the religious practice of offering water and milk in temples into a unique... Read more
Topic: Hinduism
24 April 2011
In the U.S. Hinduism has steadily expanded and diversified in the U.S., while in Europe Hindu rituals are taking on... Read more
05 January 2011
On a chilly December evening in Lucknow, Ramesh Avadhani attended a performance of the Bhagavad Katha. Our correspondent shares his... Read more
14 August 2010
They come in droves on foot, trekking for over 100 km to reach this town revered by Hindus for its... Read more
19 December 2009
Hundreds of hermits and yoga gurus will be taught about the proper practice of hand washing and other necessary medical... Read more
05 May 2009
When King Gyanendra's army-backed reign ended three years ago followed by the abolition of monarchy in the world's only Hindu... Read more
03 May 2009
A Tamil priest who conducted South Africa's first known gay wedding by Hindu rites has gone underground as upset community... Read more
27 December 2007
Commercialization of religion is nothing new. In the past, numerous protests have arisen over what some have termed the disrespectful... Read more
30 November 2007
Sustained campaign by an animal welfare group against slaughter of animals during religious occasions has touched a chord with a... Read more
10 November 2007
Who is a Hindu? And who can access a Hindu temple? In several sections of Hindu society, those remain controversial... Read more