Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja Committee unveils wall mural of PM Modi performing aarti
Kolkata’s historic Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee unveiled a magnificent wall mural depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the Aarti of Goddess Durga ahead of the autumn festivals. This artwork…
Second batch of Amarnath Yatra departs from Jammu; Chanderkote Yatri Niwas lit up with tricolour
The second batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu on Friday amid tight security arrangements for the convoy. A full…
Bharatiya Mandir Celebrates 33rd Patotsav with Grandeur and Devotion
The Bharatiya Mandir, New Zealand’s oldest purpose-built Hindu temple, celebrated its 33rd Patotsav with great devotion, enthusiasm and grandeur over three days from June 26 to June 28. The annual…
J-K LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday flagged off the first batch of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026 pilgrims from Jammu, marking the formal commencement of the annual pilgrimage.…
“First thief is Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati”: Swami Govindananda Saraswati accuses Joshimath Shankaracharya over Ram Mandir donations
Swami Sri Govindananda Saraswati, a Deeksita Shishya of the late Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sri Swaroopananda Saraswati, on Wednesday levelled serious accusations of theft and embezzlement against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. Speaking…
West Bengal embraces International Yoga Day spirit across statewide urban, rural venues
As thousands gathered at Kolkata’s iconic Red Road for the national celebration of International Yoga Day on Sunday, the spirit of the event resonated across West Bengal, with yoga sessions…
How could a new Hindu board fix things for me?
Last week was quite eventful for the Kiwi-Hindu demographic, with the announced launch of yet another Hindu organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Before asking where things get better on the…
BSRI New Zealand conference highlights timeless teachings from Hindu gurus
The BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute New Zealand hosted its 2026 conference, “Timeless Teachings from Hindu Gurus,” on Sunday, 24 May 2026, at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Avondale, Auckland. The…
Young Yoga practitioner takes wellness movement to Himachal’s high-altitude tribal belt
Ahead of International Yoga Day, yoga practitioner and entrepreneur Asha Dipika met Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Singh Negi and launched an initiative to promote yoga, meditation, and wellness in remote…
Nature’s Temples: Sadhguru
Sadhguru: If you walk into a very pristine forest where hardly any human beings have moved, if you just close your eyes and sit, it is like you are sitting…
Bangladesh High Court rejects bail petition of detained Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das
The High Court of Bangladesh on Sunday dismissed a bail application filed by Hindu monk Brahmachari Chinmoy Krishna Das, citing his ongoing trial in a lower court regarding the 2024…
Is Devotion to God The Way to Progress on the Spiritual Path?
Sadhguru: Many human beings are delusional enough to think the whole existence is human-centric. It is not. If none of us were here, the Sun will still come up in…
Grand Celebration of Parshuram Jayanti in New Zealand!
Brahmin Samaj (Gujarati) New Zealand reinforced its position as a vibrant custodian of cultural and spiritual traditions with a deeply engaging celebration of Parshuram Jayanti—an event that was as much…
The Demon at the Door:Sadhguru
Sadhguru: In a small town, there was an old house which was reputed to be the residence of a demon. Nobody even dared to enter the house. One day, a…
Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with joy and fervour
The birth of the immortal Lord Hanuman was celebrated with great joy and fervour by believers of the Hindu faith across the globe on Thursday, 2 April. Devotees from different…
Is Devotion to God The Way to Progress on the Spiritual Path?
Sadhguru: Many human beings are delusional enough to think the whole existence is human-centric. It is not. If none of us were here, the Sun will still come up in…
6th New Zealand National Hindu Conference 2026 Announced
The Hindu Council of New Zealand (HCNZ) is pleased to announce the 6th New Zealand National Hindu Conference, which will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at the Swaminarayan…
HariPrabodham NZ: historic spiritual centre opens in West Auckland!
HariPrabodham New Zealand’s historic community spiritual venture was formally unveiled in West Auckland with the inauguration of the Harisumiran Community Centre, highlighting the growing social, cultural and economic contribution of…
Sri Venkata Narasimha Kshetram NZ: A Beacon of Sanātana Dharma!
Sri VenkataNarasimha Kshetram NZ stands as a radiant spiritual landmark in Aotearoa New Zealand, offering devotees a sacred space rooted in ancient Vedic traditions while embracing the spiritual needs of…
Devi Chitralekha Ji to Grace Auckland with Historic Hari Sankirtan!
New Zealand’s Indian and global spiritual community is preparing to welcome a momentous occasion with the maiden visit of internationally acclaimed spiritual luminary Devi Chitralekha Ji. Marking her first-ever journey…
Conducting Yourself Gracefully:Sadguru
Sadhguru: A very large part of the Indian population worships Rama, but if you look at the situations in his life, and the way life happened to him, it seems…
Spiritual Discourses by Sri Erode Balaji Bhagavathar in Auckland
Sri Erode Balaji Bhagavathar is a distinguished spiritual orator and musician, widely respected for his devotion, scholarship, and inspiring discourses. He is a disciple of Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamigal, the…
Avoiding Karmic Friction:Sadguru
Q: Sadhguru, you had spoken about conflict or friction between different layers of the system and how, in some people, the karmic body or the energy body may be in…
Auckland Celebrates UNESCO Recognition of Deepawali!
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Avondale was illuminated with devotion, joy, and cultural pride on Sunday 14 December evening during a deeply moving Diya-lighting ceremony, held to celebrate UNESCO’s…