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India January 29

At least 30 dead in stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India, police say

At least 30 people were killed and another 60 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival, a six-week Hindu festival and the world鈥檚 largest religious gathering.

Hinduism January 13

World's largest religious gathering begins in India, hundreds of millions of Hindus expected to attend

The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Hindu pitcher festival, begins Monday in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials expect at least 400 million attendees over the next 45 days.

India July 2

Death toll climbs to 116 in religious gathering stampede in India

At least 116 people have been reported dead and numerous others injured following a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state.

Solar Eclipse April 5, 2024

From 'end times' to 'karmic multiplier,' this is how religions traditionally view a solar eclipse

Religions offer different perspectives on solar eclipses both historically and in modernity. Religious scholars have suggestions for how to observe the fast-approaching 2024 eclipse.

India March 22, 2024

Polarizing Bollywood films evoke Hindu nationalism as election approaches

Recent Bollywood blockbusters have proven polarizing in India. Some criticize these films for Hindu nationalist themes and claim movies contradicting this narrative are suppressed.

RELIGION March 22, 2024

Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, falls on March 25. Learn more about how holiday is celebrated.

Holi, known as the Hindu festival of colors, is an annual celebration marking the arrival of spring. It is filled with cultural and religious significance.

California February 22, 2024

Rep Ro Khanna, Bishop Barron clash on abortion, find common ground on religious liberty and immigration

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna spoke with Bishop Robert Barron in an interview that proved tense regarding legal abortion, but found common ground on religion's role in crafting policy.

Middle East February 12, 2024

First stone-built Hindu temple in Middle East prepares to open ahead of Modi's visit

The BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first stone-constructed Hindu temple in the Middle East, is set to open in the United Arab Emirates ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

India January 22, 2024

Millions in India celebrate as new Hindu temple is built on ruins of historic mosque

The prime minister of India has opened a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a historic mosque in the holy city of Ayodhya, aiming to rally voters in an upcoming election.

India November 25, 2023

Indian tunnel rescue halted for days as drilling machine breaks down

Rescue operations to save 41 construction workers trapped in a tunnel in India has stalled again as the drilling machine has broken down.

Hinduism October 10, 2023

New Jersey opens largest Hindu temple outside India

Construction is complete on the largest Hindu temple outside India, located on a 126-acre plot of land in Robbinsville, New Jersey.

India September 6, 2023

India may be moving to change its name to ancient Sanskrit term, G-20 invitation suggests

The Indian government recently referred to Narendra Modi as "prime minister of Bharat," signaling an eagerness to leave behind the term "India."

World July 2, 2023

Human rights advocates raise alarm over persecution of Indian Christians following Modi's US visit

Human rights advocates are raising the alarm about the rising persecution of Christians in India amid Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States.

New York June 27, 2023

NYC adds Diwali to list of public school holidays

Diwali has been added to New York City's list of public school holidays. The holiday happens in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar.

India April 27, 2023

杏吧视频 and more of India's elderly flock to holy city to wait for a peaceful death

India鈥檚 elderly are flocking to the holy city of Varanasi to wait for death. Dying in the ancient city allows Hindus to attain salvation by breaking the cycle of death and rebirth.

India April 19, 2023

India鈥檚 religious divide continues to widen between Muslim, Hindu community

Ayodhya has become a religious microcosm of India. The country's Muslim minority is trying to safeguard its freedoms as the Hindu community is aiming to redeem its religious past.

India March 31, 2023

36 bodies found inside a well at an Indian temple following a devastating collapse

A well covering at an Indian temple collapsed as dozens of people gathered at the site to attend a festival. Rescue teams recovered 36 bodies from the well.

Massachusetts October 18, 2022

Hindu rights activist objects to MA museum selling toys of deities

A Massachusetts museum selling toys of Hindu deities is insensitive, an activist says. The toys were removed from the online shop, however, another Hindu organization had no objections.

World September 21, 2022

Mounting claims of Christian persecution in India rise to country's Supreme Court

A group of Christians in India petitioned the Indian Supreme Court for protection and investigation amid rising attacks on Christians and churches in the majority-Hindu nation.

India August 16, 2022

Kashmir assailants fatally shoot Hindu man, injure brother in shooting

Kashmir police are blaming a shooting that left a local Hindu man dead and his brother injured on anti-India militants. Reinforcement soldiers are searching for the suspects.

Islam May 12, 2022

Muslim scholars, bishops, rabbis and Hindu leaders meet in Saudi Arabian religious conference

The forum, convened by the Muslim World League, produced an official communiqu茅 outlining fundamental agreements endorsed by all faiths represented.

SCIENCE June 23, 2021

The Strawberry Moon: How, when to watch it

Stargazers around the world will be able to enjoy the glow of the Strawberry Moon on Thursday night.

World December 29, 2020

Nearly 1,000 Pakistani girls forced to convert to Islam every year

At the age of 14, Neha was forcibly converted from Christianity to Islam and married to a 45-year-old man with children twice her age.

Las Vegas June 25, 2020

Las Vegas casino removes statue at request of faith leaders

Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Jain leaders are calling on Las Vegas casino Mandalay Bay to remove Hindu and Jain deity statues from its Foundation Room聽night club, calling it "highly inappropriate."

Hinduism April 2, 2020

Virus lockdown changes how Hindus celebrate holy period

Rukmani Sharma fears the virus that has turned the world upside down. But as a devout Hindu, she also fears for her soul.

VIDEO March 11, 2020

Holi: What to know about India's festival of colors

Here鈥檚 what Holi, India鈥檚 festival of colors, is all about.

India January 15, 2020

Hindu hardliners protest massive Jesus statue in India as persecution against Christians persists

Hundreds of Hindu extremists聽gathered near a hill in聽southern India to block聽the construction of a massive聽Jesus statue that would rival Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.

India December 18, 2019

Indian protests erupt as high court postpones hearing challenges to new immigration law

Demonstrations erupted once again across India on Wednesday following a decision by the country's Supreme Court to postpone hearing challenges to a controversial new immigration law that grants citizenship聽on the basis of religion.聽

India December 16, 2019

Violent protests in India over immigration law as PM Modi calls for calm

Fierce protests in cities across India continued Monday over a controversial new citizenship law that gives special treatment聽to Hindu and other non-Muslim migrants in the Asian nation.聽

Asia December 15, 2019

Nepal bus crash kills 14 pilgrims, injures 18

A bus carrying Hindu pilgrims drove off a highway and crashed in Nepal on Sunday, killing 14 people and injuring 18, police said.