Every symbol tells a story. Some symbols are remembered for centuries because they carry a deeper message that speaks to ...

(RNS) — Monday (Sept. 22) marks the start of Navaratri, a vibrant, nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine in all her forms. Hindus will dedicate rituals to the goddess Durga — the ...

Earlier this month, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost the assembly elections in the southern state of Karnataka by a significant margin. The party, which espouses a philosophy of Hindu ...

Every few months, the debate keeps cropping up again: “Hinduism needs to modernize.” This is being reiterated by columnists, activists, academicians, and social media personalities often without any ...

Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. Typically observed in March in India, Nepal, other ...

IN INDIA NATIONAL elections are looming. Voters are expected to go to the polls in April and May. Narendra Modi, the prime minister, hopes to win a third term in office. To that end he has been ...

This is the first installment in RD’s latest series, “What in the What??,” in which our experts offer insight into religious political movements currently shaping our world. Some contemporary Hindu ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Holi 2026 is here. The Hindu festival that takes place in the spring kicks off Wednesday March 4. Also known as the festival of ...

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