Inspired by Rajiv Malhotra’s seminal work Being Different and his vision through the Infinity Foundation, the Banyan Tree Network (BTN)  embodies the spirit of Sanatana Dharma decentralized, diverse, and deeply interconnected. Founded under Malhotra’s guidance, the network serves as a living metaphor for India’s civilizational ethos  where each branch, root, and leaf draws nourishment from a shared soil of dharmic wisdom. The Infinity Foundation, established in 1994, has bee

The tallest Lord Ram statue in North America! Editor’s Note… The eternal struggle of light against darkness plays out on a global stage, testing cultural identity and demanding spiritual autonomy. Yet, in monuments of devotion and landmark legal truths, the flame of Dharma is reaffirmed, not diminished.   October Newsletter – 2 (October 15 – October 30) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light

Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir Editor’s Note… As we chronicle both wounds and wonders of our global community, may this effort continue to affirm the eternal dharmic truth that good, though tested, always prevails…   October Newsletter – 1 (October 01 – October 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global overview of incidents affecting Hindus an

Diwali is not just a historical or theological subject, but a living, felt experience for millions Diwali, or Deepavali, the “festival of lights,” is a celebration symbolizing India’s civilizational spirit. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Ayodhya to Arunachal, the festival unites diverse regions in one luminous expression of faith, joy, and renewal.The word Deepavali  derives from Sanskrit: dīpa  (lamp) and āvali (row), meaning “a row of lamps.” Yet beyond the glittering l

Global Hindu Temple Network US President Mohinder Gulati's address at the CSO meet of the World Bank -Global Hindu Temple Network (US) President Mohinder Gulati raised the issue of the abduction and forcible conversion of minor Hindu, Christian, and Sikh girls with the Managing Director of the IMF.

Editor’s Note… In the silence of suffering, Dharma still speaks to remind us that truth and faith endure beyond fear. This fortnight, as...

Editor’s Note… From safeguarding traditions in Puri to defending rights in America, every incident speaks to a single truth: Hindu...

By Vinay Nalwa “Mark me, then and then alone you are a Hindu when the very name sends through you a galvanic shock of strength. Then and...

Connecting Global Threads of Faith Editor’s Note… Temples are not just stone structures but living vessels of memory, devotion, and...

By Vinay Nalwa The cries of a father outside a police station in Sindh capture the tragedy of an entire community:“How can my 14-year-old...

Editor’s Note… Across nations and centuries, the Hindu community face trials that test its resilience, be it through violence or systemic...

Arun Anand This is one of the most shocking incidents that took place during the partition of India. Even more shocking is the fact that...

Connecting Global Threads of Faith Editor’s Note… As attacks on temples and Hindu voices intensify across borders, our silence can no...

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Connecting Global Threads of Faith Editor’s Note… Across continents, from Sialkot to Sambhal and Spanish Fork to Samabula, the temples...

By Vinay Nalwa Where would any of us be without someone who showed us how to begin? Not with certificates or lectures, but through the...

Connecting Global Threads of Faith Editor’s Note… As the mighty chariot of Lord Jagannath rolls forth, it reminds us that even in an age...

Disclaimer: This newsletter, News from Other Sources – May Edition on Bangladesh, compiles reports from various outlets on the...

By Vinay Nalwa Every year, as the monsoon clouds gather over Puri, a coastal city in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, the city's grand...

Connecting Global Threads of Faith Editor’s Note… Some stories comfort us with devotion; others disturb us with truth. But together, they...

By Vinay Nalwa In Remembrance — 13 June, Marwari Hindu Massacre On this day in 1971, over 440 Hindus men, women, and children, mostly...

Disclaimer: This newsletter, News from Other Sources – April Edition on Bangladesh, compiles reports from various outlets on the...

Connecting Global Threads of Faith Editor’sNote… From temple encroachments in Pakistan to debates on temple autonomy in India, this...

By Vinay Nalwa In the quiet hamlet of Chuknagar, nestled in Dumuria upazila of Khulna, history stands stained with blood, muffled by...