Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Leaves Pilgrims Hurt People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, were rushing to the confluence of two sacred rivers, officials said.

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — At least 400 million people — more than the population of the United States — are expected in Prayagraj over the next 45 days, according to officials. The post India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Buddha relics; Hindu protests (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Buddha relics in Thailand, protesting a Hindu leader’s arrest in Bangladesh and more. The post Photos of the Week: Buddha relics; Hindu protests appeared first on RNS.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA showcases Swami Vivekananda’s legacy at the UN Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA The post Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA showcases Swami Vivekananda’s legacy at the UN appeared first on RNS.

India investigates attack by suspected militants in Kashmir that killed 9 on Hindu pilgrimage NEW DELHI (AP) — A police officer said some of the victims had gunshot wounds and blamed the attack on Muslim militants who are fighting Indian rule in Kashmir. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which left 33 others injured. The post India investigates attack by suspected militants in Kashmir that killed 9 on Hindu pilgri…

Oxford University to return bronze sculpture of Hindu saint to India LONDON (AP) — The planned repatriation comes amid a push by foreign governments, including Nigeria, Egypt and Greece, as well as Indigenous peoples from North America to Australia, seeking to reclaim precious antiquities looted or acquired by questionable means during the heyday of the British Empire. The post Oxford University to return bronze …

Why the UMC took a historic stand and condemned Hindu nationalism (RNS) — The United Methodist Church is saying that we will not stand by silently while people are persecuted because of their faith and their conscience. The post Why the UMC took a historic stand and condemned Hindu nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why the UMC took a historic stand and condemned Hindu nationalism (RNS) — The United Methodist Church is saying that we will not stand by silently while people are persecuted because of their faith and their conscience. The post Why the UMC took a historic stand and condemned Hindu nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Modi’s Hindu Utopia Is a Tawdry Mirage India’s many problems can’t be solved by his radical Hindu nationalism.

Hindu Lord Ram road-trips through the United States (RNS) — For the first time in North America, an image of Lord Ram is being paraded from temple to temple on a two-month-long road trip, just in time for the deity’s birthday, Ram Navami. The post Hindu Lord Ram road-trips through the United States appeared first on Religion News Service.

Indian protesters pull from poetic tradition to resist Modi’s Hindu nationalism (The Conversation) — Thanks to a strong oral Urdu literary tradition in South Asia, poems from the past linger in the popular imagination. The post Indian protesters pull from poetic tradition to resist Modi’s Hindu nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Romanian saint; Hindu festivals (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a variety of Hindu festivals, the procession of a Romanian saint and more. The post Photos of the Week: Romanian saint; Hindu festivals appeared first on Religion News Service.

In Hindu Heritage Month, Hindu Americans seek to educate the public — and themselves (RNS) — For Hindu Heritage Month this year, Hindus want to highlight their faith for external audiences, but also grow broader awareness amongst Hindus themselves. The post In Hindu Heritage Month, Hindu Americans seek to educate the public — and themselves appeared first on Religion News Service.

Modi’s Hindu Nationalism Stokes Tension in Indian Diaspora The killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, carried out by what Canada described as Indian government agents, occurred amid widening divisions in the diaspora.

The largest Hindu temple on American soil will soon open its doors ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. (RNS) — On Oct. 8, the BAPS Akshardham Temple will be open in a limited capacity following 12 years of labor from over 12,000 volunteers. The post The largest Hindu temple on American soil will soon open its doors appeared first on Religion News Service.

In chic Soho, a Hindu temple offers itself as a spiritual oasis (RNS) — This weekend, members of the Broome Street Hindu temple in Soho will go to the banks of the Hudson River to perform the visarjan ritual of Ganesh Chaturthi. For some New Yorkers, it will be the first time participating in distinctly Hindu practices. The post In chic Soho, a Hindu temple offers itself as a spiritual oasis appeared first o…

Photos of the Week: Hindu serpent festivals; Wildfire losses (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Hindu serpent festivals, wildfire losses and more. The post Photos of the Week: Hindu serpent festivals; Wildfire losses appeared first on Religion News Service.

Explaining the Hindu divide at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (RNS) — It shouldn’t be hard to see why fusing of religious and national identity causes anxiety and fear. The post Explaining the Hindu divide at the Parliament of the World’s Religions appeared first on Religion News Service.

DeSantis Super PAC Memo Singles Out Ramaswamy’s Hindu Faith An opposition research memo suggests that Vivek Ramaswamy, who has been gaining on Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in some polls, “was very much ingrained in India’s caste system.”

Under Hindu Nationalist Leaders, Sectarian Violence Flares in India A gunman who killed Muslim train passengers and a Hindu march that turned riotous underscore how the partisan stances of India’s top Hindu leaders have given license to chaotic elements in the country.