Hindu traditions
JD Vance's Comments About Hindu Wife Usha Spark Debate on Religious Freedom in Interfaith Marriage
Oct 31, 2025 11:38 pm CST
US Vice President JD Vance faces criticism after expressing hope his Hindu wife Usha would embrace Christianity despite her stated intention not to convert. The controversy highlights the challenges of interfaith marriages in American politics, with Usha Vance previously discussing how they balance religious traditions while raising their children with access to both Catholic and Hindu practices.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Celebrate 30th Anniversary of London's Historic Neasden Temple with Traditional Hindu Ceremonies
Oct 30, 2025 04:24 am CST
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla participated in traditional Hindu ceremonies during their visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) in London, marking its 30th anniversary. The royal couple observed prayers, received traditional welcomes, and explored the architecturally significant temple complex while engaging with community members and learning about its extensive charitable work and cultural importance as Europe's first traditional Hindu stone temple.
BJP Labels Akhilesh Yadav "Enemy of Sanatanis" Over Controversial Diwali Expenditure Remarks
Oct 20, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has denounced Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav as an "enemy of sanatanis" following Yadav's controversial comments comparing Diwali celebrations with Christmas illuminations. The row erupted after Yadav questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's expenditure on diyas during Ayodhya's Deepotsav, suggesting they learn from global Christmas decorations instead. BJP leaders claim these remarks insult Hindu traditions and threaten the livelihoods of traditional lamp-makers from the Prajapati community.
Maharshi Valmiki's Ramayana: A Timeless Guide for Humanity According to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Oct 08, 2025 11:48 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat explains how Maharshi Valmiki wrote the Ramayana to alleviate world suffering, emphasizing that this 8,000-year-old text offers timeless guidance on family relations, leadership, and devotion. Bhagwat urges Indians to uphold this spiritual legacy as their responsibility toward humanity.
Cultural Identity Debate: Taslima Nasreen Claims Bengali Culture Rooted in Hindu Traditions, Javed Akhtar Advocates for Syncretic Appreciation
Sep 30, 2025 07:16 pm CST
Exiled author Taslima Nasreen sparked discourse by asserting all Bengalis belong to India with culture fundamentally rooted in Hindu traditions. Renowned poet Javed Akhtar responded by acknowledging her view while emphasizing the importance of appreciating India's syncretic Ganga-Jamuni cultural heritage that blends Hindu and Muslim influences, highlighting the ongoing conversation about cultural identity in the subcontinent.
Hindu Organizations Protest Muslim Coordinator's Appointment for Ram Barat Procession in Madhya Pradesh
Sep 26, 2025 01:08 pm CST
A controversy erupted in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh when Hindu groups objected to the appointment of Noor Alam 'Guddu' Warsi, a Muslim BJP Minority Morcha leader, as coordinator for the sacred Ram Barat procession. Following protests from organizations like Bajrang Dal and Hindu Jagran Manch, festival organizers removed Warsi from the position despite his 25-year history of participation in Ramlila celebrations.