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Kojagari and Sharad Purnima
18 October 2024, the full moon of Hindu month of Asvin is marked as Sharad Purnima. This is the night of the full moon when Krishna performed Rasalila (dance) with the Gopis of Vrindavan; considered to be the embodiment of devotion and selfless dedication to the divine. Across Eastern Bharat and Maharashtra, today is known…
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The fortnight of the ancestors
From 18th September 2024* Hindus observe the fortnight (Paksha) of the ancestors (Pitrus) when Hindus offer gratitude to three generations of Pitrus. The ancestors are honoured through rituals of tarpan (offerings of water), offerings of food, recitation of sacred texts and making charitable donations. Cows, crows, and dogs are fed; they are creatures connected to…
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British Hindus object to Labour MP meeting with terror group
15th April 2024: Rachel Hopkins, Labour MP for Luton South met with members of Jammu-Kashmir Liberation Front UK (JKLF UK) to discuss the trial of terrorist Yasin Malik that is taking place in India. In the meeting that was held in Parliament, Rachel expressed her support for the release of Yasin Malik, who in May…
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Kashmiri Hindus observe Zyeth Atham
Though a regional celebration largely unknown outside the Kashmiri community, Jyeshtha occupies a significant place in contemporary Hindu history. Jyeshtha Ashtami (Zyeth Atham in Kosur) marks the annual pilgrimage to Tulmul (Kashmir, India) in honour of Kheer Bhavani the Kuladevi (clan deity) of many Kashmiri families. Devi Kheer Bhavani was worshipped in Lanka and was…
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MP calls out biased media coverage of Ram Mandir Opening
During a debate in the House of Commons on 2nd February 2024, Bob Blackman, MP for Harrow East, commented: “Last week in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, the Ram Mandir was consecrated. This was of great joy to Hindus across the world as being the birthplace of Lord Ram,” “Very sadly, the BBC, in their coverage…
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British Hindu Schoolgirl wins European Chess Championships
Eight-year-old British Hindu schoolgirl, Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow (London), scored 8.5/13 at the European blitz chess championships held in Croatia in December 2023 and was crowned best female player. In the penultimate round of the contest, Bodhana defeated 39-year-old Lorin D’Costa, who is England’s women’s coach. She then drew with 54-year-old the two-time Romanian champion…
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Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month gains traction
Hindu Heritage Month (HHM) is a global movement to highlight Hinduism as a tradition and contributions Hinduism has made to human society. October has been chosen for this initiative as two of the largest Hindu festivals Dusshera and Diwali often take place during this month. Partnering with HHM, Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month (HAAAM)…
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No cremation facilities for Maltese Hindus
In May 2019, the Maltese Parliament passed a law to allow the building of a crematorium. There has, however, been very little sign of any follow-up or progression with any approvals to start building a crematorium. Demand for cremations has increased across Maltese society with Maltese Hindus in particular remaining frustrated in not having a…
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Attack on Israel claims Hindu lives
On 7th October 2023, Hamas (a Palestinian Islamist organisation) launched a surprise attack on Israel by firing thousands of rockets into Israeli territory. Hamas fighters engaged in terrorism, murdering and kidnapping civilians, including women and children. 100-150 Israeli civilians were taken hostage, with Hamas releasing videos showing naked women being paraded on the streets. Israel…
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Justice for Jaahnavi campaign goes mainstream
Jaahnavi Kandula was a 23-year-old master’s student at Northeastern University (Seattle). She died after being run over by a police officer on 23rd January 2023. Officer Kevin Dave was speeding by driving at 63 mph on a 25 mph road, he hit Jaahnavi whilst she was using a pedestrian crossing where she had right of…
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Influencer linked to 2022 Leicester Riots calls Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations a “Provocation”
Just 12 days ago Majid Freeman also recorded Hindu children at Janmashtami festivities and asked the police to remove a Hanuman flag. Majid Freeman has been spotted attempting to disrupt another Hindu celebration – Ganesh Chaturthi, where he asks the police to stop the pre-planned celebrations in spite of no legal wrongdoing. Just 12 days…