Religion

In Pictures: People Celebrating Janmashtami in India

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival marking the birthday of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated across the country with much pomp and splendor.

Aug 10, 2012

devotees-celebrating-lord-jagannath-rath-yatra

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2012: 50,000 Devotees Attend as Lord's Chariot Reaches Destination (PHOTOS)

Nearly fifty thousand devotees attended the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra held on Thursday in Mumbai.

Jun 23, 2012

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2012 Begins in Puri and Gujarat [PHOTOS]

The much-awaited annual Jagannath Rath Yatra or the Car festival began in Puri and Ahmedabad. More than 10 lakh devotees are expected to attend the huge Hindu festival associated with lord Jagannath.

Jun 21, 2012

10 Devotees Injured In Stampede At Tirupati Temple

At least 10 devotees are reported to have been injured in a stampede at the Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The injured devotees have been admitted to nearby hospitals and heavy police force has been deployed near the temple premises

May 26, 2012

Pakistan Restores Twitter Access After Block Over 'Blasphemous Content'

Pakistan on Sunday restored access to Twitter after blocking the social networking site following posts about a Facebook competition on Prophet's depictions.

May 21, 2012

Sri Sri Calls For Creating A Stress-Free Society

Amidst escalating tension in the Eastern Asiatic regions due to North Korean's rocket launch on Friday, Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called for creating a stress-free and violence-free society.

Apr 15, 2012

BBC Calls Holi A 'Filthy Festival'

BBC News website posted a short video on Thursday under its "week's weird videos," showing the youth playing Holi in Utah, the US, and titled the segment as "filthy festival."

Mar 30, 2012

Sri Sri to Visit Pakistan to Promote Peace

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will embark on a three-day peace mission to Pakistan from March 12.

Mar 10, 2012

'Asura's Wrath': Video Game on Hindu Deity Provokes Anger

"Asura's Wrath," a popular Hindu-themed action adventure video game has come under criticism from Hindus in the United States for trivializing the religion and its concepts.

Mar 9, 2012

Colourful India: The Country Celebrates Holi, President Wishes the People (PHOTOS)

People all over the country are in a festive mood, playing with colours and greeting one another. There were special prayers and poojas in temples in the morning.

Mar 8, 2012

Mormon Church Baptises Mahatma Gandhi, Shocks Hindus

Hindus in the U.S. have been shocked by the proxy baptism of the Indian peace icon and father of the nation Mahatama Gandhi by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), headquartered in Salt Lake City, U.S.

Feb 29, 2012

Will 'Hindu Tea' Change American Lifestyle?

A leading tea and infusion company in the U.S. is reportedly producing an organic tea called Hindu.

Feb 26, 2012

Book on Sufism and Indian Mysticism Released

The Vice President of India Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "Sufism and Indian Mysticism" edited by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey and Farhat Ehsas (Farhatullah Khan) at a function in New Delhi on Thursday.

Feb 24, 2012

traditional-tibetan-new-year-prayer-photos

Tibetan Observe New Year Day with Prayer (PHOTOS)

The exiled Tibetans Wednesday celebrated their Traditional New Year with prayer at the main Tibetan temple in Dharamsala, India, Wednesday.

Feb 22, 2012

Queen Elizabeth to Visit Hindu School During Her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip will visit Hindu Krishna-Avanti Primary School in Edgware in Greater London on the first day of her Diamond Jubilee tour March 29.

Feb 19, 2012

Prev 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87