In both Hinduism and Buddhism, the snake or Naga, Sanskrit for “serpent”, is often depicted as a divine or semidivine being with spiritual and physical powers. In Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Cambodia, with Theravada Buddhism in their cultures, Naga is considered an auspicious creature, one that brings protection and blessings, and can … Read more
Thousands of Hindus across South Africa are celebrating Diwali today. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important events on the Hindu calendar. It also coincides with the Hindu New Year. Is Diwali on the same date every year? Diwali, or Deepawali, is the largest and most celebrated Hindu festival worldwide, lasting … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Congress is a “parasite” that feeds off its allies and mocked Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his “juvenile behaviour”. Replying to motion of thanks on the President’s address in Lok Sabha, Modi said, “After 2024 elections, Congress will be termed a parasite. It won 99 seats by … Read more
About 87 per cent of Balinese people identify as Hindu, in contrast to the rest of the archipelago, where Islam is the dominant religion – one that forbids the eating of pork. There are almost 200 restaurants in Bali selling babi guling. Photo: Kampoeng Bali Babi guling is very popular in Bali, where there are … Read more
About 87 per cent of Balinese people identify as Hindu, in contrast to the rest of the archipelago, where Islam is the dominant religion – one that forbids the eating of pork. There are almost 200 restaurants in Bali selling babi guling. Photo: Kampoeng Bali Babi guling is very popular in Bali, where there are … Read more
Dehradun: In view of the continuous surge in the number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has decided to extend the ban on “VIP Darshan” till May 31 this year. In a letter to all Chief Secretaries of the states, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said, “I would like to inform … Read more
A 2023 Gallup poll found that U.S. employees are generally unhappy at work. The number of those who feel angry and disconnected with their organization’s mission is climbing. An analysis of data from 60,000 employees by BambooHR, an HR software platform, also found that workplace morale was getting worse: “Employees aren’t experiencing highs or lows … Read more
Jan 11, 2024, 10:35PM ISTSource: etimes.in Hinduism, also known as Sanatana Dharma, is not just popular in India, but many Hollywood stars also follow Hindu traditions and rituals. Prominent names like Sylvester Stallone, Julia Roberts, and Will Smith are ardent followers of Hinduism. Apart from them, actor Robert Downey Jr is a firm believer in … Read more
Delhi: “Hindu ek dhokha hai…RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said twice that there is no religion called Hindu but instead, it is a way of living. Prime Minister Modi has also said that there is no Hindu religion…Sentiments don’t get hurt when these people make such statements but if Swami Prasad Maurya says the same, … Read more
