Spirituality/Culture

A celebrated yoga guru who taught celebrities including Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow has died at the age of 53 after reportedly suffering a heart attack while hiking in the US. Sharath Jois died suddenly on Monday while hiking near the University of Virginia, and his death has prompted an outpouring of shock and grief from [...]

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 [...]

Chhath songs echoed through the air of Virginia, USA where over 500 American Hindus gathered at the Potomac River to celebrate Chhath Puja. As part of Hindu nature worship in the land of the Great Spirit – Wakan Tanka, Gitchi Manitou of Native American cultures, Hindus performed Chhath Puja showing gratitude as they participated in [...]

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 [...]

#diwali #diwalicelebration #joebiden #kamalaharris #diwali2024 #diwaliinusa As no one took Audery Trushke’s warnings of Global Hindutva seriously, well now it’s spread to Outerspace Hindutva with even Darth Vader gone into hiding in fear, While proving why Hindus have the best hair, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams sent a Diwali greeting from the International Space Station,260 miles [...]

Prime Minister #Keir Starmer wished everyone a Happy Diwali in British Parliament today and at 10 Downing St on the 29th saying, " Happy Diwali to all those celebrating across the UK, I wish you and your family a joyful celebration. This is a time of coming together, abundance and welcome, and a moment to fix [...]

Times Square in NYC had early Diwali celebrations. NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Diwali at Times Square, the largest Diwali festival outside of India now in its 9th year since its inception in 2013, conveying the true meaning of Diwali by spreading the message of love, peace, harmony and togetherness. Showcasing the Diversity of [...]

“Ramdas is not complete without Shivaji. To maintain justice and prevent the strong from despoiling, and the weak from being oppressed, is the function for which the Kshatriya was created”...Sri Aurobindo Physical training has always been part of Hindu worship and spiritual practice since ancient times as seen through history with Hindu resistance via uncountable [...]

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. [...]