As an offspring of Aditi, a Vedic entity representing infinity, Surya is one of the twelve Adityas, which also include Indra, Mitra, Varuna and Vishnu.
From 2 lakh weekly visitors to Rs 250 crore annual donations, Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthan's Sikar draws massive crowds and investment, with govt pumping Rs 350+ crore into infrastructure.
Ukraine minister Dzheppar issues apology over defence ministry's tweet 'depicting Hindu goddess Kali in a distorted manner'. Many had referred to the post as 'Hinduphobic'.
This isn’t the first time Pakistanis danced to a song that mentions a Hindu god. Two years ago, choreographers danced to Ramjee ki Chal Dekho from Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.
The legends of Vavar and other South Indian gods venerated by both Hindus and Muslims show that the Deccan's religious history in the region is far more complex.
In ‘Where The Gods Dwell’, Neelesh Kulkarni writes that Vithal is, to his devotees, not a distant God but a friend and companion who is also a loved equal.
The picture of a man worshiping a Mumbai local is viral. The local is the vehicle of the mortal, much like Hindu gods who have from lions to tigers to peacocks.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Vinod Bansal hit out at Twitter India for allowing Iranian-Canadian Armin Navabi's use of 'derogatory words' that hurt his religious sentiments.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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