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HistoriCity: How caste evolved in ancient India

Hindustan Times 14 Apr 2025
While anti-caste movements attribute the deeply entrenched and codified chaturvarna (four divisions) system that defines Hindu society, to the Manusmriti, other texts such as the Yajnavalkya Smriti ...
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Mesha Sankranti 2025: History, Significance, Shubh Muhurat, Remedies, Celebrations And Puja Rituals

News18 14 Apr 2025
Mesha Sankranti 2025. In ancient Hindu texts, Mesha Sankranti is described as the Sun’s entry into the Aries Zodiac sign (Mesha Rashi) ... .
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Ganesh Temple, Flushing, holds 9-day Ram Navami celebration

News India Times 08 Apr 2025
The Ganesh Temple offers formal instructions in religious texts, Hindu philosophy and culture and classical arts including music and dance ... The Remover of Obstacles Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated for nine days at Grayslake, Illinois Hindu Mandir.
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Musical vans, school oaths and civic pride: how an Indian city beat the litter

AOL 04 Apr 2025
Religious leaders were roped in to invoke religious texts to back up the need for hygiene. During the Hindu festival of Holi, when streets and buildings become stained with bright colours, extra ...
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‘I’ve seen people stop their cars to pick up litter’: how one city cleaned up its streets

The Observer 04 Apr 2025
Religious leaders were roped in to invoke religious texts to back up the need for hygiene. During the Hindu festival of Holi, when streets and buildings become stained with bright colours, extra ...
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Wait, what? This ex-model's morning starts with drinking his own urine

Hindustan Times 03 Apr 2025
The practice also appears in Hindu traditions, where sacred texts mention Shivambu, or urine consumption, as a form of rejuvenation. Ayurvedic expert Kate O’Donnell linked this to Hindu mythology, ...
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I drink my own pee for the health benefits — I also do urine enemas ...

New York Post 02 Apr 2025
Shivambu is named for the Hindu deity Shiva, the creative, protective force of the universe ... Taking it back even further, 5,000-year-old sacred Hindu texts espouse the practice of Shivambu, or drinking urine for rejuvenation.
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Fashion as liberation: Breaking the gender mould

Deccan Herald 01 Apr 2025
... people.</p>.<p>The Hijra community, one of the prominent gender-diverse communities in India, asserts to have once held a revered place in Mughal courts and in sacred Hindu texts.
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Chaitra Navratri 2025: Date, Ghatasthapana Time, Puja Vidhi and Significance

The Times of India 30 Mar 2025
One of the most important and colorful Hindu festival is Navratri, a nine-night celebration devoted to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine divine manifestations ... Recite Durga Saptashati, hindu sacred text.
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"Many aspects of Hinduism misrepresented, portrayed negatively": Indian-American student on Hindu religion course offered by Houston University

Beijing News 29 Mar 2025
'Second, bring in primary sources, not just, Western academics or political theorists, right? I mean, include translations of sacred texts, commentaries from traditional scholars, right? Writing from Hindu thinkers.
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‘India’s strategic culture embodies realpolitik and covert tactics’

The News International 29 Mar 2025
Indian strategic culture, shaped by Hindu Brahmin traditions, mythological texts, classical realism and geography, emphasises statecraft, military preparedness, complete destruction of the enemy, and regional supremacy.
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Communal anxieties dull Eid sheen in scarred Sambhal

Hindustan Times 27 Mar 2025
“According to Hindu religious texts, Sambhal was one of the holiest spots for Hindus with 68 temples and 19 holy wells ... He is candid that the parikrama is drumming up public support for the Hindu side ... Hindu mobilisation ... Hindu Temple Sambhal Eid.
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Experts at seminar explores India’s strategic culture & its impact on Pakistan

Urdu Point 27 Mar 2025
Indian strategic culture, shaped by Hindu Brahmin traditions, mythological texts, classical realism, and geography, emphasizes statecraft, military preparedness, complete destruction of the enemy, and regional supremacy.
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Masik Shivratri March 2025: Date, Time Rituals and Significance

The Times of India 26 Mar 2025
Masik Shivaratri, occurring monthly, is a significant Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Shiva ... The origin of this ritual is described in various ancient texts, including the Skanda Purana and Padma Purana.
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Guru Pradosh Vrat March 2025: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance

The Times of India 26 Mar 2025
The significance of Pradosh Vrat is described in several Hindu texts, including the Skanda Purana, where it is mentioned that Lord Shiva, who is also known as Mahadeva, is especially pleased with ...
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