INDIA, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): A growing number of women in Tamil Nadu are entering the traditionally male profession of odhuvar, the temple singers entrusted with preserving and performing the sacred Tamil hymns of the Saiva saints. The article profiles several women who have dedicated years to mastering the Tevaram and other devotional works, overcoming social expectations and institutional…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA June 9, 2026 (press release): The next Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council and Priests’ Conference is to be held at the Jain Center of Southern California, 8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, California. It is comprised of 25 host/co-host temple, 175 temples, 250 temple executives, 80 speakers, 45 topics including the temple as a community center for youth and…
NEPAL, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): The Kali Gandaki River, flowing through the Himalayas of Nepal, is one of Hinduism’s most sacred waterways and the source of the revered Shalagrama stones, naturally occurring ammonite fossils worshiped as manifestations of Lord Vishnu. Traveling from Pokhara through the dramatic Mustang region, the article follows pilgrims, villagers and seekers who depend on the…
INDIA, July 31, 2025 (News18): A News18 feature highlights five of India’s wealthiest Hindu temples, with the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh topping the list at US$40 billion. One of the world’s most visited pilgrimage destinations, Tirupati receives enormous donations from devotees and maintains extensive charitable, educational and religious programs. The list also includes the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in…
MAURITIUS/UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): Two Hindu teenagers—one living in Mauritius, where Hindus form the majority population, and another in the United States, where Hindus are a small minority—reflect on how their surroundings shape their religious experiences. The Mauritian student describes growing up in an environment where Hindu festivals, temples and traditions are integrated into everyday life. The…
KAUAI, HAWAII, June 3, 2026 (HPI): Hinduism Today magazine is planning a story in our next issue on the Hindu practice of maintaining a home shrine. For this, we’re seeking some personal testimony on the practice and meaning of the home shrine to individual Hindus. If you’d like to submit your story of 200 to 400 words or so along…
MUMBAI, June 2, 2026 (Daily Hunt): The World Hindu Congress 2026 will be held in Mumbai from December 18 to December 20, bringing together Hindu leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, media professionals and activists from across the world to discuss issues related to Hindu society, development and global cooperation. According to a press release issued on Monday, the event will be…
BERLIN, GERMANY, June 2, 2026 (DW): Germany’s largest Hindu temple is set to open in Berlin. Follow Durva Barve is this video as she balances spirituality, friendships and city life, revealing what her faith really means beyond the cliches. Durva tours the new temple before its grand opening, converses with friends and showcases her family residence with their home shrine…
INDIA, June 1, 2026 (Good News Network): In mid-May, GNN reported that three teens from India had won a major continental science prize for their brilliant use of an ingredient of Indian cuisine as the basis for a simple microplastic filter for drinking water. Now, from Geneva comes the announcement that 16-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta, have…
NEPAL, May 27, 2026 (The Rising Nepal, by Namrata Sharma): The writer reflects on completing a third pilgrimage to Muktinath Temple during the 2026 Everest climbing season, observing a growing number of pilgrims and trekkers that highlights the rise of religious tourism and trekking in Nepal. The journey coincided with the sacred Purushottam Month, a spiritually important period in Hinduism…
