In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshippers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, outdoor ceremonies ...

The 14 deities were in place, receiving hundreds of devotees who came from every corner of the Charleston metropolitan area, and from Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort and points beyond. They came to ...

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy sparked a political row in the state, and possibly nationally, through his lighthearted remarks about Hindus having “a God for every occasion”. Reddy made the ...

Brahma at the Erawan Shrine, which is dedicated to the Hindu god Brahma, the creator. If people are in deep anguish, Erawan Shrine is where they can pray to Brahma for their wishes to be granted. All ...

At the corner of Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok’s noisy and traffic-clogged commercial centre, the Erawan Shrine offers a peaceful refuge for busy city dwellers. It houses a statue of Phra ...

Far from being decorative or exaggerated, the multiple arms of Hindu deities serve as profound symbols of divine power, omnipresence, and cosmic function. Each arm, hand gesture (mudra), or weapon ...

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy compared the diversity within the Congress party to the varied practices of Hindu worship, sparking criticism from BJP leaders. The BJP accused the Chief Minister of ...

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks comparing Congress's diversity to Hinduism's varied deities have sparked outrage from BJP leaders. Party workers protested, burning his effigy, while ...