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AP PHOTOS: Devotees across India celebrate the Shivaratri festival in honor of Hindu god Shiva

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism.

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Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India

The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the saffron flag of Hinduism, all repeating a centuries-old ritual that Hindus believe cleanses them of their sins…

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Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias

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Dual face of BJP revealed through such orders," Delhi CM on Religious Committee decision

Delhi CM Atishi said, "The dual face of BJP is revealed through such orders. On one hand, they pretend to protect Hinduism, while on the other, they secretly instruct their appointed officers and LG to demolish temples." Read further on Dynamite News:

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How Ambedkar’s vision challenges RSS Hindutva in Nagpur

Nagpur is a city with deep roots in two powerful ideological movements that have shaped India’s political landscape. The RSS gained popularity in Nagpur after its formation in the 1920s. On another front, Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur is where Dr BR Ambedkar made his decisive shift from Hinduism to Buddhism.

Newslaundry

The 4 ‘ashramas’ of Hinduism and what they can teach us about aging gracefully

Aging is often feared, resisted, and in the cruelest of cases, mocked and even punished.

The Conversation

From Indonesia To Singapore: Four Stages Of Pope's Trip

Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore over the next fortnight in his most ambitious trip in 11 years leading the worldwide Catholic Church.

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What’s Your Ism? Shalin Maria Lawrence on Dalit Christians in anti-caste discourse

Caste and untouchability owe their origins to brahmanical Hinduism. But caste oppression is not restricted to the Hindu community. Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims face challenges in asserting their rights and demanding affirmative action.

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Shashi Tharoor interview | ‘Only guarantee we have got from Modi is that his promises will all be broken’

Shashi Tharoor seeks fourth term in Lok Sabha, faces tough battle with BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram constituency.

The Hindu

The Gujarat government circular on regulating religious conversions to Buddhism and its implications | Explained

The Gujarat government recently issued a circular clarifying that Buddhism and Hinduism must be considered as two separate religions for religious conversions. We examine.

The Hindu

BJP’s goal is to have only one government: Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram, veteran Congressman and former Union Finance Minister, feels the fervour for militant, extreme, right-wing Hinduism is working in favour of the BJP in the Hindi belt.

The Hindu

Exploring The Diversity Of World Religions

Discover the world's major religions, from Christianity and Islam to Hinduism and Buddhism, each with rich histories and unique teachings.

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Outside Bali, Indonesia’s Hindus celebrate Nyepi in intimate ceremonies

The Balinese new year, known as Nyepi, is marked by reflection, fasting and meditation.

Al Jazeera

Maha Shivratri: what is it and how is it celebrated?

Hinduism observes this significant festival to commemorate ‘overcoming darkness and ignorance’ in life and the wider universe

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Tirumala should emerge as a platform for people of alien faiths who wish to convert to Hinduism: TTD dharmic conference

The three-day dharmic conference at Tirumala concluded with resolutions to promote Hinduism, temple renovations, and cultural preservation.

The Hindu

India’s foundational battle on the ‘Hindu’ question

While stridently defending secularism, progressive parties abdicated the responsibility of programmatically countering communalism to civil society

The Hindu

Stop baiting Hinduism, says SP leader

SP leader I.P. Singh slams DMK leaders for derogatory statements against Hinduism, asking if they have abandoned the religion.

The Hindu

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking direction to make guidelines for 'protection' of Hinduism in India

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines for "protection" of Hinduism in India. Bench says petitioner cannot dictate what others should do, but can propagate own beliefs. Dismisses plea.

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National unity, a three-dimensional view

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

The Hindu

The two heroes of ‘Sanatana Dharma’, their insights

Vain attempts have been made to distance Swami Vivekananda and Subramania Bharati from their ‘Dharmic’ background

The Hindu

Sanatana Dharma is a set of eternal duties; must they be destroyed, asks Madras HC judge

Sanatana Dharma is an eternal set of duties for those who follow Hinduism. A Madras High Court judge questioned if these duties could be destroyed due to the ongoing debate. He asked if citizens should not love their country, serve their nation, and care for their parents. He noted that…

The Hindu

Hindus have to give Sanatana Dharma profundity

.T.M. Krishna argues that Sanatana Dharma, often used as a synonym for Hinduism, has been weaponised by Hindutva extremists. He calls for a philosophical churn within Hinduism to end caste discrimination and recognise the bigotry of caste-privileged Hindus. Ambedkar's words, read alongside his critiques of Hinduism, remain offensive to many,…

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Nothing Hindu about what the BJP does: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi hit out at BJP in Paris, saying they are out to get power at any cost and have nothing to do with Hinduism. He stressed Opposition's fight to defend India's democratic structures and that 60% of India voted for them. He said India is defined as "India that…

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Statement being issued against Hinduism only to appease Muslims, says MLA Mahesh Tenginakai

MLA Mahesh Tenginakai criticizes Home Minister's statement on Hindu dharma, saying Congress leaders are abusing Hinduism to appease Muslims. He says Sanatana Dharma has thousands of years of history & leaders should stop degrading Hinduism. He also criticizes actor-activist Prakash Raj's statement & denies appeasing senior leaders for party ticket.…

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I started using Sanatana Dharma to stop Sangh Parivar groups from twisting my words as an attack on Hindu beliefs: Thirumavalavan

Thol. Thirumavalavan has been using the term "Sanatana Dharma" to criticize Hindutva and Sangh Parivar politics for the past five years. He believes it sidesteps the problem of being painted as anti-Hindu. He argues that Sanatana Dharma is the basic concept of Aryan religion, with inequality at its core, while…

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