The water, scooped up from the holy river Ganges, is destined for the pilgrims’ local temples. And the precious cargo must be treated delicately: spilling a single drop, or touching another person before reaching home, would cancel out the devotional deed.

Take a look at how Nag Panchami is celebrated across India, Nepal, and other indian states. Explore unique regional rituals, traditions, and the cultural significance of this sacred festival.

The recently completed BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville has officially become the second largest Hindu temple in the world,

Over 800 Pakistani Hindu refugees face eviction from a decade-old camp near Majnu Ka Tila, as Delhi High Court rules floodplain laws override their plea for protection.

The Princess Royal has presented a Hindu community charity with the King's Award for Voluntary Service. It recognises the contribution made by the Wellingborough District Hindu Association (WDHA) since it began more than 50 years ago. Princess Anne visited the organisation on 17 July but details have only just been released.

Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta revealed their newborn daughter's name, Veda. The couple shared a video from the naming ceremony. They chose the name Ve

Local administration and police officials have shared updates on the situation in Aldadpur Balapara village of Betgari union in Rangpur's Gangachara upazila, where several homes of Hindu families were vandalised following a Facebook post that allegedly hurt religious sentiment.

Illuminated by a skylight at the center of a small factory-turned-Hindu temple in Queens sits a murti of the Divine Mother — a 1-ton, 6-foot-tall icon of the South Indian village goddess Mariamman, an incarnation of Kali,

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that a staunch Hindu is one who "does not oppose others," clarifying that being a true Hindu means embracing everyone, not abusing or opposing them. Speaking in Delhi, Bhagwat emphasized balancing the letter and spirit of Hinduism.