Connecting Global Threads of Faith Newsletter #1 November

Editor’s Note…

As the sacred glow of Dev Diwali fades from the ghats of Kashi, its light endures within every heart that upholds Dharma against darkness. This edition reflects that spirit — illuminating the unseen struggles and steadfast resilience of Hindus worldwide, and reminding us that the flame of truth and faith must never be allowed to dim.

November Newsletter – 1

(November 01 – November 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 and celebrating our heritage, advocating for Hindu rights and religious freedom worldwide."

North America

United States of America

American hindus are not foreign agents students protest at New Jersey University over anti Hindu Lecture

A silent protest by Hindu students at Rutgers University challenged a lecture that linked Hindutva with extremism, arguing it conflated Hindu cultural identity with political ideology and created a hostile climate on campus. The incident sparked national debate, with U.S. lawmakers urging the university to ensure academic freedom does not become a pretext for bias against Hindu Americans.

Creating a new ‘Mamdania’: Without their narrative, Hindu Americans have no future

The article warns that Hindu Americans risk losing their cultural and intellectual future by internalizing anti-Hindu narratives and neglecting serious investment in humanities and social sciences. Without reclaiming their own story, the author argues, Hindu Americans will remain voiceless and vulnerable to ideological capture by dominant “South Asianist” frameworks.

‘It’s un-American,’ Indian-origin GOP chair refuses to condemn ‘anti-Hindu’ Hanuman statue remarks 

The Hindu American Foundation condemned Texas GOP chair Abraham George for refusing to denounce anti-Hindu remarks made by a party member targeting a Hanuman statue, calling his stance “un-American.” The controversy highlights growing concerns over religious intolerance within sections of the Republican Party toward the Hindu community.

Asia

Pakistan

‘Go to Your Temples’: Pakistan Denies Entry To Hindu Pilgrims For Guru Nanak Jayanti At Nankana Sahib

Pakistani authorities denied entry to 14 Hindu families with valid visas who sought to visit Nankana Sahib for Guru Nanak Jayanti, reportedly telling them to “go to your temples” before sending them back from the Wagah border.

Bangladesh

Gold ornaments, cash stolen from 150-year-old Hindu temple in Chattogram

Gold and silver ornaments along with donation money have been stolen from the idol and donation box of the 150-year-old Sadarghat Kali Temple in Chattogram.

India

103 Ancient Gold Coins Found During Tamil Nadu Temple Renovation

Over 100 antique gold coins, believed to date back to the Chola era, were discovered in a mud pot during renovation work at an ancient Sivan temple near Javvadu Hills in Tamil Nadu.

9 Killed In Stampede At Venkateswara Temple In Andhra On Ekadashi

Nine devotees, including eight women and a child, were killed and 17 injured in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy “Mini Tirupati” temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, during Ekadashi celebrations. The tragedy occurred due to overcrowding at the under-construction temple with a single exit.

Mahalingeshwara Temple on the outskirts of Mysuru is a thousand years old, say experts

An ancient inscription found in Mysuru’s Mahalingeshwara Temple has revealed it to be a thousand years old, built during the Ganga dynasty, correcting earlier beliefs that it was only 200–300 years old.

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