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(RNS) — Vedic Village isn’t just for Hindus: ‘It's a New Age community. It’s a one-stop solution for all the problems that we have,’ said founder Prakash Buchireddy. https://t.co/FD5Vxgxmwu

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The book, releasing April 7, uses the Japanese art of Kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — as a metaphor for a faith that acknowledges wounds rather than hiding them. https://t.co/9NN9e29r1t

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Before 23-year-old Etai Atula shared everyday yogic wisdom with his 525,000 followers on Instagram, he was an anxious, nerdy teenager from Brooklyn, New York, and the drummer of the indie rock band LAUNDRY DAY.
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Since April 2022, all copies of the text, considered one of the most prevalent editions of the Gita, have been banned from Florida prison systems.
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At a time of rising hate incidents against some religious and ethnic communities, Ramjattan’s aim has been to build relationships and education from the bottom up, long before harm occurs.
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For a growing number of women in the West, Shakti, found especially through dance, is the embodied feminism that is just the right antidote to modern woes.
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The very first, unofficial Sai Center, named for guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, opened in Caracas in the 1970s. Now, there are almost 30 centers or groups connected to the guru across the country.
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“There is a nuance that I think makes a difference when you are going into these deeper states of relaxation and your conscious mind is not trying to translate,” said yoga and meditation teacher Xiomara Arauz.
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Lenin Joshi, a volunteer with the BAPS Akshardham, said the temple community was “shaken” by the 2021 raid. “I had no doubts that this is all a big mistake.”
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Celebrations of Navaratri, which means "nine nights" in Sanskrit, differ widely across Indian regions.
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At least five towering statues of Hindu gods have been built across Canada and the US in the past decade.
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“The Freedom Seeker” tells the story of Simi, a 12-year-old girl from India, whose family is forced to flee to the U.S. after her parents, a Hindu-Sikh father and Muslim mother, are attacked by intolerant neighbors.
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“To this day, absolute nonviolence, nonpossessiveness and universal tolerance remain the guiding principles of our tradition,” said Sulekh Jain, founder of JAINA, the largest Jain organization in the U.S.
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“Whatever impediment people feel to exercising Hinduism that is caused by this idea that, like, ‘I’m going to be weird,’ or ‘I’m not going to be normal,’ I want to abolish that," said Rachita Bommakanti, co-chair of the HLSA.
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At more than 5 million people, Indians are the second-largest immigrant population in the country and the highest earning and most educated, according to recent data from Pew Research Center.
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Three US states have now codified Diwali as a state holiday, offering a framework for excused absences or paid leave for students and employees who wish to celebrate.
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Ramaswamy has long been open about his journey from agnostic child in a Hindu household to exploring the Bible while enrolled in a Jesuit high school to revitalizing his Hindu beliefs.
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Raksha Bandhan is evolving! No longer just sisters tying rakhis on brothers, it now celebrates love, care, and protection across all genders and relationships. Tradition meets inclusivity in this beautiful piece written by @karmarkaricha in @RNS https://t.co/yyXGKRSD5B

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Since 2008, Shri Shakti Mariammaa has been a safe haven for women and members of the LGBTQ community. But the temple risks closure if it cannot make costly improvements.
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"What can we contribute to this country as the new citizens of America?" Bhutanese refugee Narad Adhikari said. "We decided, yes, this is Hinduism.”
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