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Sacred Sites Under Threat: Climate Change, Heritage & Preservation

Sacred Sites Under Threat: Climate Change, Heritage & Preservation Across continents and centuries, sacred sites have stood as living symbols of faith, history, and cultural identity. From the majestic temples of Angkor Wat to the shrines of Varanasi, from the monasteries of Ladakh to the cathedrals of Europe, these places hold deep spiritual and ecological significance. Yet, today they face an unprecedented challenge — the accelerating impact of climate change. Rising sea levels, floods, droughts, […]

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November 7, 2025

Beyond Religion: The Rise of Spiritual Humanism

Beyond Religion: The Rise of Spiritual Humanism In the 21st century, humanity stands at a fascinating crossroads. Traditional religions that once shaped every aspect of life are now being reinterpreted in new ways. People around the world are moving beyond rigid doctrines and towards a more inclusive, compassionate, and universal approach to spirituality — an approach that many call Spiritual Humanism. This movement is not a rejection of faith, but rather a reimagining of it, […]

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November 6, 2025

Digital Faith Influencers: YouTube, Instagram & Spiritual Branding

Digital Faith Influencers: YouTube, Instagram & Spiritual Branding The intersection of faith and the digital world has created a fascinating new space — one where spiritual teachings, personal enlightenment, and online branding coexist. Across India and beyond, a new generation of digital faith influencers has emerged on YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. They are not just preachers or monks; they are storytellers, motivators, and content creators who use technology to spread ancient wisdom in modern […]

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November 6, 2025

Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Indian Startups in Faith Tech, Apps, and Temples

Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Indian Startups in Faith Tech, Apps, and Temples India’s spiritual ecosystem is undergoing a fascinating digital transformation. The country that once relied solely on traditional visits to temples, priests, and pilgrimage routes is now witnessing a boom in “faith tech” — a blend of spirituality and technology. Spiritual entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful movement, where startups are developing innovative apps, online rituals, and temple management systems that connect millions of devotees in […]

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November 5, 2025

Minority Faiths in India: Voices, Visibility, Vulnerabilities

Minority Faiths in India: Voices, Visibility, Vulnerabilities India is known across the world as a land of spiritual diversity — a place where countless faiths, languages, and philosophies have coexisted for centuries. From Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism to Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism, Bahá’í, and Zoroastrianism, India’s religious mosaic is vast and unique. Yet, within this harmony, the minority faiths — smaller in number but rich in tradition — often struggle for visibility, representation, and security […]

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November 3, 2025

Virtual Reality Temples & Immersive Worship: Novelty or Meaningful?

Virtual Reality Temples & Immersive Worship: Novelty or Meaningful? As technology evolves, it continues to redefine how people experience faith and spirituality. In recent years, Virtual Reality (VR) temples and immersive worship experiences have emerged as a new way for devotees to connect with the divine. Wearing a headset, one can now “walk” into a virtual version of Kashi Vishwanath, Mecca, or the Vatican, perform rituals, and even participate in group prayers — all without […]

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November 3, 2025

Why is Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated? Discover the True Meaning of This Sacred Day

Why is Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated? Discover the True Meaning of This Sacred Day Every year, on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Kartik month, millions of devotees around the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. This day, known as Guru Nanak Jayanti or Guru Nanak Gurpurab, is one of the most sacred festivals in India and among Sikh communities worldwide. In 2025, Guru Nanak Jayanti […]

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November 3, 2025

Hinduism Abroad: Yoga, Ayurveda & Spiritual Exportation

Hinduism Abroad: Yoga, Ayurveda & Spiritual Exportation In the last century, Hinduism has crossed oceans and continents, transforming from an ancient Indian way of life into a global spiritual influence. Today, millions of people around the world chant Sanskrit mantras, practice yoga at dawn, and consume Ayurvedic herbal teas — often without realizing that they are engaging with India’s deeply rooted spiritual heritage. The global spread of Hindu ideas has created what some call “soft […]

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November 1, 2025

Zarathustra: The First Prophet of Light

Zarathustra: The First Prophet of Light Zarathustra, also known as Zoroaster in Greek, was the enlightened sage and spiritual reformer who founded the ancient Parsi religion known as Zoroastrianism. Born in the cradle of ancient Persia around 1500–1000 BCE, he is regarded as the world’s first prophet to teach the concept of one universal God — Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Wisdom and Light. In a time when polytheism, ritual sacrifices, and superstition were common, […]

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April 21, 2025

Yoga Yagya-4 : Spiritual Enlightenment through Yoga

Yoga Yagya – 4 : Spiritual Enlightenment through Yoga In this fourth part of Yoga series, which is a run up to International Yoga Day on June 21, we present how Yoga has been influential in spiritual enlightenment and development of people. This will help people fight over the life crisis that comes up with stress and also loneliness. Yoga is most often touted for its incredible physical benefits, as it should be; however, Yoga […]

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June 19, 2020

Hyderabad Old City gets 6cr for Bonalu

Hyderabad, June 28:Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has sanctioned Rs 6 crore for the temples in the Old City to celebrate Bonalu festival on grand scale. Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav, chairing a review meeting with officials to review for the arrangements of Bonalu in twin cities said that the arrangements for the Boanlu should be smooth, grand and without any inconvenience to the public during the festival. The members of the temple […]

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January 17, 2020

The Knowledge of the Self: Opening Ceremony at Queen’s Hall, Parliament of Victoria, Australia

Australia, On 19 June 2017, an opening ceremony of the five day exhibition from 19 June to 23 June 2017 of Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) was held at Queen’s Hall, Parliament of Victoria, Australia. The ceremony was attended by *Honorable President of the Victoria Council, Bruce Atkinson and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Honorable Colin Brooks.* Other dignitaries included the President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Victoria State, Secretary of Hindu Organizations and Temples […]

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January 16, 2020

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