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Editor’s Note When a civilisation must constantly defend its right to exist, every temple, every prayer, and every act of remembrance becomes an act of resistance… Sri Rathnagiriswarar Temple at Ayyarmalai May Newsletter – 2 (May 15 – May 31) "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 and celebrating our heri

800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva Temple Editor’s Note Civilisations endure not only through monuments and memories, but through the courage to preserve identity amid uncertainty. The reports in this edition reflect the continuing struggle over faith, heritage, dignity, and belonging across South Asia… May Newsletter – 1 (May 01 – May 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overloo

By Vinay Nalwa Liberated in 1971, Bangladesh was built on a promise of secularism, equal citizenship, and shared cultural identity. Hindus played a significant role in the Liberation War and suffered heavily during the conflict. Yet, decades later, recurring attacks on temples, demographic decline, communal violence, and growing insecurity continue to raise difficult questions about the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh. Is co-existence, mutual respect for culture, dignity of

By Vinay Nalwa The month of Baishakh traditionally arrives with the fragrance of Rabindra Jayanti, a season when Bengal immerses itself in the lyrical and spiritual universe of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Yet this birth anniversary carries a deeper ache. Less than a year ago, the world watched as a mob in Bangladesh vandalised Rabindra Kacharibari, the ancestral estate and sacred Karmabhumi where Tagore composed parts of Gitanjali and shaped his philosophical vision. The des

Editor’s Note In an age that prides itself on seamless connectivity, it is not information that is scarce, but attention that is selective. What is seen becomes truth, what is ignored dissolves into silence. Between these two lies a troubling asymmetry, one that shapes not only global perception, but moral response. This report emerges from that silence… April Newsletter – 2 (April 15 – April 30) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain

Editor’s Note Across institutions and societies, from workplace inquiries in Nashik to judicial scrutiny of public expression, these developments reflect the subtle yet persistent negotiation of faith, dignity, and accountability… April Newsletter – 1 (April 01 – April 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

By Vinay Nalwa Across global media, a predictable and frankly, exhausting pattern has emerged. Any expression of Indian cultural confidence is immediately labelled "majoritarianism." Any story of national security is dismissed as "propaganda." The Economist’s recent critique of the blockbuster film Dhurandhar: The Revenge (“Is Bollywood’s latest megahit propaganda for Narendra Modi?”, March 29, 2026) is a textbook example of this selective framing. It isn't just a film review

Editor’s Note From Holi gatherings to Vedic-inspired initiatives in the United States, and Ram Navami celebrations in Ayodhya and southern India, Hindu life continues to thrive through community and revival.At the same time, repeated disruptions and violence during Ram Navami in parts of India have led to loss of life and damage to property, raising concerns about the ability to celebrate such occasions freely.This edition captures these realities together, as Dharma sustain

Editor’s Note From Houston to London, the colours of Holi travelled across continents this month, carrying with them a message of renewal, courage and faith.Yet the same stories also remind us that preserving Hindu traditions globally often requires vigilance, unity and an unwavering commitment to dharma. March Newsletter – 1 (March 01– March 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on the

By Dr Vinay Nalwa In February 2026, a 200-page report titled “Better Together: Understanding the 2022 Violence in Leicester” was released by an independent inquiry associated with SOAS University of London and the London School of Economics (LSE). Chaired by Juan E. Méndez and funded by the Open Society Foundations, the document aims to address the root causes of the unrest that shook the East Midlands city. However, beneath its academic veneer lies a problematic narrative.

Editor’s Note Civilisations are not sustained by noise, but by continuity, and Dharma survives because it remembers who it is, even when the world forgets… January Newsletter – 2 (February 15 – February 28) "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 and celebrating our heritage, advocating for Hindu right

Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple at Tirupati Editor’s Note As chants of Mahashivratri rise in sacred spaces, stark realities elsewhere remind us that while faith endures, security and equal protection remain uneven across regions. January Newsletter – 1 (February 01 – February 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 affe

By Vinay Nalwa In January 2026, Somnath, the ancient Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva at Prabhas Patan near Veraval, Gujarat, marked a historic moment. The temple hosted its Swabhiman Parv, the “Festival of Pride and Dignity.” This event commemorated 1,000 years since the first recorded destruction in 1026 CE and 75 years since its post-Independence restoration. Thousands of devotees participated in special rituals and commemorative events. Omkar mantra chanting filled the temple g

Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina Editor’s Note Hindu civilisation has never been confined by geography, yet its trials today span continents. As sacred traditions travel across borders, so do their vulnerabilities… and their quiet strength. January Newsletter – 2 (January 15 – January 31) "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 overv

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Explainer I ghtn.in Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is an ancient Indian festival marking the arrival of spring (Vasant Ritu). Celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Magha (January–February), it has been observed since Vedic times, when seasonal change was closely linked to agriculture, education, and spiritual life. The day is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, music, and the arts. According to tradit

Connecting Global Threads of Faith Editor’s Note Somnath stands not as a monument of reconstruction, but as an indictment of every attempt to annihilate a civilisation that rose, again and again, from deliberate ruin. As its resilience is honoured today, Bangladesh reminds us that the same civilisational war against Hindu existence continues, only the geography has changed. January Newsletter – 1 (January 1 – January 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience

Explainer I ghtn.in Every Lohri, voices rise around the fire to sing “ Sundar Mundariye Ho .” Most hear it as tradition. Few pause to ask why this song survived, unchanged, for centuries. Because it was never meant to entertain. It was meant to warn. The song emerged in medieval Punjab, during periods of hindu persecution under Islamic rule, when Hindu girls were frequent targets of abduction, forced conversion, and erasure. Folk memory did what institutions could not, it enc

Editor’s Note As systematic violence, targeted killings, and social exclusion push Hindus in Bangladesh toward erasure, regional and global silence continues to embolden persecution. From lynchings such as that of Dipu Chandra Das to the everyday fear of being openly identified as Hindu, this is not episodic unrest but a sustained dismantling of a people’s right to belong. Over the past year, the Global Hindu Temple Network has tracked these patterns across borders. In Novemb

CoHNA Youth Action Network and Hindu Yuva Succeed in Advocacy on Campus By Amitabh Sharma CoHNA Youth Action Network (CYAN) and Hindu Yuva, two organizations led by Hindu youth on university campuses in America, have achieved a milestone in getting the University of California, Berkeley to proclaim October as Hindu Heritage Month. This achievement is particularly significant in the backdrop of persistent and rising Hinduphobia on college campuses in the United States of Ameri