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‘In Hinduism, no matter how much you try to regiment, there are still elements of fluidity’
4 days, 15 hours ago

‘In Hinduism, no matter how much you try to regiment, there are still elements of fluidity’

The Hindu  

Manu Pillai tells his audience how a Bala Murugan temple deity in Kerala’s Alappuzha district acquired the rather catchy moniker, “Munch Murugan.” When a small boy in the region fell ill, his parents took him to this Murugan temple to pray for his recovery. Inherent fluidity Pillai, who was responding to Subramaniam’s question on whether the inherent fluidity of Hinduism …

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Hinduism and Hindutva not different: Ram Madhav
1 week, 2 days ago

Hinduism and Hindutva not different: Ram Madhav

The Hindu  

Contesting the argument that “Hindutva” and “Hinduism” need to be seen separately, Ram Madhav, former national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, said both are not different things but “the philosophical and practical sides of the same idea.” “People seek to make a distinction between Hindutva, Hinduism, Hinduness — Hinduism in practice is Hindutva. Nehru vs Deendayal Upadhyaya Commenting …

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Pradosh Vrat: Rituals, benefits for spiritual growth and prosperity
1 week, 4 days ago

Pradosh Vrat: Rituals, benefits for spiritual growth and prosperity

India Today  

Pradosh Vrat is a significant Hindu fasting ritual observed on the 13th day of each lunar fortnight, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. SIGNIFICANCE OF PRADOSH VRAT DEVOTION TO LORD SHIVA AND GODDESS PARVATI The primary purpose of Pradosh Vrat is to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. PRADOSH VRAT: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ITS SIGNIFICANCE, …

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‘Unfamiliar with country's sanskriti, sanskar’: Mukhtar Naqvi reacts to Iltija Mufti's ‘Hindutva a disease’ remark
2 weeks ago

‘Unfamiliar with country's sanskriti, sanskar’: Mukhtar Naqvi reacts to Iltija Mufti's ‘Hindutva a disease’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday slammed People's Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti for calling Hindutva a “disease.” BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi addressing a gathering of Muslims in Varanasi. He said that those unfamiliar with the country's “sanskriti and sanskar” should be gently reminded of the importance of “Sanatan culture.” “Hindutva is …

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'Hindutva is a disease': PDP leader Iltija Mufti's controversial post triggers row, clarifies later
2 weeks ago

'Hindutva is a disease': PDP leader Iltija Mufti's controversial post triggers row, clarifies later

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti clarified her stance after her controversial remark against Hindutva triggered a row. Congress sides with Mufti Meanwhile, following Iltija's statement, Congress leader Rashid Alvi said, "She has praised the Hindu religion. BJP slams Iltija BJP leader Ravinder Raina lambasted Mufti for her statement saying that the PDP leader had used "very …

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'Hindutva Inciting Violence Against Muslims': Iltija Mufti Triggers Row, BJP Demands Apology
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Hindutva Inciting Violence Against Muslims': Iltija Mufti Triggers Row, BJP Demands Apology

ABP News  

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija said on Sunday that 'Hindutva' is a disease which is tarnishing Hinduism by inciting "lynching and persecution" of minorities, particularly Muslims, and the BJP is leveraging it to consolidate its vote bank. Today Hinduism also finds itself in a similar situation where it’s being used & abused to… — Iltija Mufti December 8, 2024 …

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PDP leader Iltija Mufti defends her comments saying ‘Hindutva is an illness’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

PDP leader Iltija Mufti defends her comments saying ‘Hindutva is an illness’

Op India  

People’s Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti clarified her ‘controversial’ post where she expressed a strong criticism of ‘Hindutva’ calling it an “illness,” and said that there is a lot of difference between ‘Hindutva’ and ‘Hinduism’. This comes after the PDP leader, reacting to a purported video of the attack on minor Muslim boys forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, called …

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How Colonial Rule and Christianity Transformed Modern Hinduism - Interview with Manu Pillai
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How Colonial Rule and Christianity Transformed Modern Hinduism - Interview with Manu Pillai

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 07, 2024 09:59 IST - 9 MINS READ Magisterial in its sweep, Manu S. Pillai’s Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of The Modern Hindu Identity journeys through 400 years of colonial rule, examining how India’s encounter with Europe catalysed shifts in Hinduism, in theory and practice. But leaving aside the contingent and historical factors that have …

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Fact Check: Sheikh Hasina Has Not Converted To Hinduism In India, Viral Image Is Edited
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Fact Check: Sheikh Hasina Has Not Converted To Hinduism In India, Viral Image Is Edited

ABP News  

The Verdict The image is altered; the original, from September 2022, shows a priest applying a tilak on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Kerala’s Sivagiri Mutt. His teachings will always inspire the humankind.#BharatJodoYatra 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/3XbPyGobs0 — Congress September 14, 2022 Several news outlets, including The Times of India, reported that Gandhi visited Sivagiri Mutt on September 14, 2022, to pay …

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Fact Check: Singer Yesudas Has Not Converted From Christianity To Hinduism, Viral Claim Is Fake
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Fact Check: Singer Yesudas Has Not Converted From Christianity To Hinduism, Viral Claim Is Fake

ABP News  

A post going viral on social media features renowned singer KJ Yesudas and his wife Prabha, claiming that he has converted to Hinduism from Christianity. Claim: Renowned singer KJ Yesudas has converted from Christianity to Hinduism. Nowhere in the report, it is mentioned that KJ Yesudas has converted from Christianity to Hinduism. In the past, similar rumours about his conversion …

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Supreme Court rules conversions for reservations are constitutional fraud
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Supreme Court rules conversions for reservations are constitutional fraud

Op India  

On 26th November, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment ruling that converting to a religion solely to claim reservation benefits without genuine belief in the adopted faith constitutes “fraud on the Constitution.” The apex court dismissed an appeal filed by C Selvarani, who was denied a Scheduled Caste certificate after she claimed to have reverted to Hinduism …

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Religious Conversion Only For Reservation Fraud On Constitution: Supreme Court
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Religious Conversion Only For Reservation Fraud On Constitution: Supreme Court

ABP News  

The Supreme Court in a recent order denied a Scheduled Caste certificate to a woman who was born as a Christian but claimed to be Hindu in her application for a government job in Puducherry. Therefore, the conferment of Scheduled caste communal status to the appellant, who is a Christian by religion, but claims to be still embracing Hinduism only …

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Manu S. Pillai takes readers across four tumultuous centuries of colonial India in his new book Gods, Guns and Missionaries
1 month ago

Manu S. Pillai takes readers across four tumultuous centuries of colonial India in his new book Gods, Guns and Missionaries

The Hindu  

Thickly researched, vividly narrated, and often witty, Gods, Guns and Missionaries is a compelling invitation to explore the historical origins of modern Hinduism. Savarkar, the book takes readers across four tumultuous centuries of colonial India. The word Gods signals competing ideas around divinity, both within Hinduism and in Hindus’ exchanges with outsiders. Yes, in fact missionaries and Western intellectuals tried …

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Tulsi Gabbard: The Hindu-American who isn't Indian-American, and why that matters
1 month, 1 week ago

Tulsi Gabbard: The Hindu-American who isn't Indian-American, and why that matters

India TV News  

In the kaleidoscope of American politics, few figures are as fascinating and unexpected as Tulsi Gabbard. Tulsi Gabbard, born in American Samoa and raised in Hawaii, is often mistaken for an Indian-American due to her Hindu faith and first name. Breaking stereotypes in American politics Although Gabbard's Hindu identity allowed her to stand out from the rest, it is worth …

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Balayya's "Akhanda 2" to hail temples, religious practices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Balayya's "Akhanda 2" to hail temples, religious practices

Deccan Chronicle  

When asked about the film set to be loaded with Hinduism rhetoric, will the big-budget movie be released in Hindi? Thanks to the PM Modi-led government, our film will expand its fan base and will be released in UP and other Hindi-speaking states since they like such path-breaking movies. “It was the first film for Balakrishna Garu to touch one …

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From the India Today archives (1990) | L.K. Advani: The saffron seer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From the India Today archives (1990) | L.K. Advani: The saffron seer

India Today  

You’ve seen him somewhere. "A rare gentleman in politics, if I ever saw one," says journalist J. Dubashi, who is also a member of the party’s National Executive Council. "A soft spoken hardliner with a spotless character—a rare commodity in our social and political life," concedes Finance Minister Madhu Dandavate who spent time in jail with Advani during his 19-month …

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Hindu Temple in Canada Suffers Attack: Latest in a Series of Violence Against Hindu Canadians
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hindu Temple in Canada Suffers Attack: Latest in a Series of Violence Against Hindu Canadians

ABP News  

A series of violent incidents have targeted the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Canada, with protestors clashing with members of the Canadian-Hindu community. The temple houses a 55-foot-tall statue of the Hindu deity Hanuman, which was the target of several attacks. The incident is the latest in a series of alarming incidents aimed at Hindu Canadians, who have faced an increasing …

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Hundreds Protest in Dhaka Amid Rising Threats to Hindus in Bangladesh
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds Protest in Dhaka Amid Rising Threats to Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Hundreds of people marched in Dhaka Saturday to demand protection for Hindus and other minorities who say they have suffered violence and threats since the ouster of autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina. The protesters, who say attacks are continuing, have demanded an action from the interim government, including a law to protect minorities and a minimum share of minority representation in …

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Govatsa Dwadashi 2024: A Celebration of Cows and Prosperity
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govatsa Dwadashi 2024: A Celebration of Cows and Prosperity

India TV News  

Govatsa Dwadashi is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated one day before Dhanteras. It honors the spiritual relationship between humans and cows, representing fertility, abundance, and nutrition. The celebration is based on the narrative of Samudra Manthan, emphasizing compassion and harmony with nature. Devotees worship cows and calves through rituals and offerings, seeking prosperity, spiritual progress, and gratitude for nature's gifts.

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Govatsa Dwadashi 2024: A Celebration of the Sacred Bond Between Humans and Cows
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Govatsa Dwadashi 2024: A Celebration of the Sacred Bond Between Humans and Cows

Hindustan Times  

Govatsa Dwadashi is a significant Hindu festival celebrated a day before Dhanteras. It is observed on the 12th day of the waning moon phase (Krishna Paksha) in the Ashwin month. The auspicious timings for observing the occasion are as follows: Pradoshkala Govatsa Dwadashi muhurat - 17:39 PM to 20:13 PM. The festival honours the sacred bond between humans and cows, …

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‘Hinduism is a wicked, pagan religion’: Vivek Ramaswamy, questioned over his Hindu faith, says ‘I man up and…’
2 months ago

‘Hinduism is a wicked, pagan religion’: Vivek Ramaswamy, questioned over his Hindu faith, says ‘I man up and…’

Live Mint  

US news: A man from the audience suspected that Vivek Ramaswamy “would have omitted who that god was” had he not “explicitly” been asked about Hinduism. He asked, “God has a name and Hinduism is a wicked, pagan religion and it's completely incompatible with America.” US Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, who supports presidential candidate Donald Trump, was recently asked to …

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AG Noorani: Critic of all and a friend of none except constitutionalism
3 months, 3 weeks ago

AG Noorani: Critic of all and a friend of none except constitutionalism

New Indian Express  

He, like Nehru, was more scared of majoritarian communalism and that's why in his book on the RSS, he said that this "poison has spread alarmingly". He extensively used the inquiry report by former judge of Supreme Court Justice Jivan Lal Kapur on Gandhiji's assassination and the conspiracy behind it to criticise Savarkar. For instance, he had written that immediately …

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Spiritually in sync
4 months, 1 week ago

Spiritually in sync

New Indian Express  

When you arrive in Kathmandu, you enter the gateway to tourism in Nepal. While many view this City of Temples merely as a stop on their journey to the Himalayan regions and other breathtaking landscapes the country is home to — discerning travellers must recognise that the city itself is a treasure trove of historical, cultural and religious significance. Hinduism …

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Laos releases world's first-ever stamp depicting Ayodhya's Ram Lalla: How Hinduism continues to exert enormous influence on Southeast Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Laos releases world's first-ever stamp depicting Ayodhya's Ram Lalla: How Hinduism continues to exert enormous influence on Southeast Asia

Op India  

Lao PDR has released a postage stamp showcasing Shri Ram Lalla of Ayodhya, becoming the first nation globally to feature this revered deity on a stamp. India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, and Lao PDR’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Saleumxay Kommasith, jointly unveiled the special commemorative postage stamp set during a ceremony in Vientiane, the capital of …

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