Spirituality/Culture

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. [...]

A Hindu temple recently instead of using a real Buffalo to sacrifice used an artificial one like how Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala used a robotic elephant last year for their festivals to end cruelty to animals. And we are sure the Gods and Goddesses would be more pleased as that true devotion is [...]

Amongst the protests and mayhem by Hamas and Hezbollah supporters with reactions from the "British Patriots" and "far Right" for nearly a year in London before a nuclear war takes place, the Hindus have better things to do in the same city by dancing and singing bhajans as they celebrated the Jagannath Rath Yatra festival [...]

Prana Pratishtha was held today at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Houston, Texas, for the ‘Statue of Union’ ,A 90ft tall Hanuman Murti. It is now the 3rd tallest statue in the United States. More – The Challenge of Life If Hanuman Dies US : Hindus apply for monument on Arkansas Capitol grounds [...]

Sarah Gates, an expert in traditional yoga and Kashmir Shaivism, describes how yoga's spiritual roots are being overshadowed by its commercialization in the West, the cultural impact of this shift, and the importance of preserving authentic practices. Dive deep into the challenges and solutions for maintaining the integrity of yoga in the modern world [...]

Situated in Lilleoru, near the Estonian capital of Tallinn, this grand temple complex spans an impressive 5500 m², promising to be a beacon of spiritual guidance and devotion The spiritual landscape of Europe on June 10, 2024 will witness a significant milestone with the opening and consecration of one of the continent’s largest Shiva temples. [...]