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The British Hindu Report Survey Launches
The British Hindu Report (BHR) has launched: an independent, annual study designed to answer a question that currently has no good answer – who are Britain’s Hindus today, and how are they shaping national life? Take the survey now: https://britishhindureport.org.uk Combining a national survey, in-depth interviews and expert analysis, the BHR aims to reach beyond…
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Prayers for 16 London-based pilgrims missing in Nepal
Two weeks on, there is still no word from the 16-member pilgrimage group from Sanatan Mandir and Community Centre in Coulsdon, south London, who went missing after catastrophic floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border on 26th August. The group, led by temple priest Nabhi Nandan Das, was travelling toward the Gyirong border crossing on the way…
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British Organisations Unite to Support Urgent Nepal Flood Relief Efforts
In the wake of devastating flash floods across Nepal, many British Hindu organisations have launched emergency appeals to provide rapid aid and long-term recovery support to affected communities. Two such organisations are Sewa UK and the Hindu Forum of Britain. Earlier this week, severe weather and floodwaters swept through villages, destroying homes, tearing apart roads,…
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Denied a funeral by other faiths, Hindus secure dignity of deceased Parsi women
Friday 5th June: A deceased Zoroastrian woman from the Parsi community was given a Hindu cremation by members of the Hindu community in Navsari, Gujarat. The 55-year-old who died on Thursday, 4th June following illness, had married a Muslim man and lived in Navsari. Navsari is home to one of the oldest Zoroastrian communities in India. Parsis,…
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Dates for World Hindu Congress 2026 announced
Taking place every four years, the World Hindu Congress @worldhinducongress brings Hindus from across the globe for advancement of Hindu civilisation. Previously held in Delhi (2014), Chicago (2018) and Bangkok (2023), the event explores Hindu values, creativity, and entrepreneurship across the domains of economy, education, media, politics, organisations and female and youth leadership. This WHC…
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South Africa: Indian Origin Pastor delivers anti-Hindu sermon
June 2026: South African Hindu leaders have made formal complaints to the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights (CRL) Commission and the Equality Court, regarding derogatory anti-Hindu remarks by a Christian pastor. A viral video that surfaced earlier in the month records 56 year old Pastor Mervin Naidu delivering a sermon to his congregation at his…
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Support Peterborough Hindu Temple – Final Hearing
Bharat Hindu Samaj (Peterborough Hindu Temple) extends a heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and supported them during the first two days of the hearing in London. The Mandir recognises that the presence, encouragement, and solidarity of the supporters who came made a significant difference and was deeply appreciated. After a 14-year legal struggle between…
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Peterborough Mandir: Call for Community presence at next week’s court hearing in London
For more than 40 years, Bharat Hindu Samaj has faithfully served the Hindu community from its temple site, providing a place of worship, cultural activities, education, and community engagement for generations of families. As many members of our community are aware, Bharat Hindu Samaj has been engaged in a long and determined battle with Peterborough…
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Hertfordshire: Hindu Mother and Son elected as Mayors
13 May 2026: Tushar Kumar was elected as the new Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood. Aged 23, Tushar is Britain’s youngest Hindu mayor. This role builds on Tushar’s experience of civic engagement; last year he was appointed as the Deputy Mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood. Tushar’s initial steps with political engagement took place at King’s College…
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The Oxford Union to platform Bangladeshi far-right student activist
On 14th June 2026, the Oxford Union in collaboration with Oxford Bangladesh Society will host a discussion on Bangladesh’s constitutional crisis in 2024. Members of the community have raised concerns about the inclusion of Shadik Kayem as one of the panellists. Kayem is a senior office-holder of Islami Chhatra Shibir. The Chhatra Shibir is the…
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Somnath at 75: Gujarat’s centre of Saivism and Vedic learning
2026 marks 75 years since the re-opening of the reconstructed Somanth Temple and 1000 years since the it was first demolished by Islamic invaders. Following repeated attacks and demolition by invaders, successive generations of Hindus defended, reclaimed and revived his sacred site. Somanath Temple is therefore a symbol of Hindu strength and continuity. To mark…
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Dhruv Patel appointed High Sheriff of Greater London
On 30 April 2026, Dhruv Patel CBE was appointed High Sheriff of Greater London. An unpaid role representing law and order on behalf of the Crown for a year, the High Sheriff role serves the judiciary, police, courts and the wider criminal justice system. Visiting courts, prisons, emergency services and community organisations across London, Dhruv…