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The Hindu Festival Of Guru Purnima
In: Hindu Culture
On the occasion of Guru Purnima Hindus pay obeisance to their spiritual preceptors in memory of Sage Vyasa, the greatest Guru of all. more...
Unable to find Radha, Krishna sits down by the banks of the Yamuna. There Radha's friends approach him and describe the state of the lovelorn maiden. more...
The USCIFR has planned a visit to India to probe the clash in Orissa, India, in which Christians were killed by Hindus. This has drawn protest from the Hindu community. more...
Radha sees Krishna with the other maidens and leaves in a fit of jealousy. The lovelorn Krishna searches for her in order to make amends. more...
Since 1997 the people of Ladakh have been celebrating the Sindhu Darshana festival as a symbol of the multicultural multi-religious identity of India. more...
The Durban Hindu Temple Dedicated to Shiva
Hindus have built many temples in Durban. One figured prominently during a recent international cricket tournament when some of the team owners went to there to pray. more...
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni
In: Hindu Mythology
Draupadi is always seen in the context of her husbands, Krishna and even Duryodhan. Divakaruni explores her possible relations with her father, brother and mother-in-law. more...
London Court Rules Against Open Air Cremation
The London High Court upheld the decision of Newcastle City Council to prohibit open air cremations. The Hindu community in Britain is not happy with the decision. more...
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