Hinduism

Letter From New Delhi

Music that once made religion unappealing to India’s youth is now drawing them in

The crowd at a bhajan jamming concert by Backstage Siblings in Delhi on Feb 1.

Malaysia cracks down on unauthorised temples: Could relocation be better than demolition?

Critics say enforcing laws alone on illegal temples risks fuelling religious tensions.

Field Notes from New Delhi

‘Not a Hindu, not a Muslim... I am a human being’: Gym instructor stands up for a Muslim in India

Gym instructor Deepak Kumar has become a hero in India after standing up for a bullied Muslim shopkeeper.

Sea of colour as Malaysia’s Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

A Hindu devotee carries the 'Kavadi' during a procession at the Thaipusam Festival, in Kuala Lumpur.

More slots for Thaipusam devotees as registration reopens till Jan 31

Thaipusam devotees queued at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple after additional registration slots were opened.

Registration for Thaipusam 2026 participation closes after number of devotees hits maximum

Registration to take part in Thaipusam on Feb 1 has closed as the maximum capacity that the temples are able to manage safely and
responsibly has been reached.

Bigger-than-usual turnout expected for Feb 1 Thaipusam procession; motorists advised to avoid area

Motorists are strongly advised to avoid driving in the vicinity of Little India on the day.

Not ‘Indian’ enough: Lynch mobs in India find a new target

Unlike the far-right attacks over the past decade that targeted minority communities in India for their race, caste or faith, mob violence today is defined by a new, warped xenophobia.

Dedicated facility for post-death Hindu rites opens at Changi Beach

Karma Kaariya Nilaiyam is located next to Carpark 2 of Changi Beach.

Forum: Casket company staff should dress and behave respectfully at funerals

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