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Hinduism

Yishun Avenue 3 plot allocated for new Kerala-style Hindu temple; first new build since 2006

Construction of Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple (SGAT) is expected to begin in August or September 2026.
Construction of Sree Guruvayoorappan Ayyappan Temple (SGAT) is expected to begin in August or September 2026.

Hindu devotional clubbing sways India’s youth

Revellers enjoy Hindu spiritual songs called Bhajans during the Sanatan Journey devotional music festival at the iconic Purana Qila in New Delhi on March 1, 2026.
Revellers enjoy Hindu spiritual songs called Bhajans during the Sanatan Journey devotional music festival at the iconic Purana Qila in New Delhi on March 1, 2026.

Indonesia arrests Swiss man for allegedly insulting Hindu holiday

Balinese carry giant effigies depicting aspects of evil during a parade before Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 18.
Balinese carry giant effigies depicting aspects of evil during a parade before Nyepi Day, the Balinese Day of Silence, in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on March 18.

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

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