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Google showers petals on screens to celebrate Hinduism’s largest gathering, Mahakumbh 2025

The Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest gathering of Hindus, commenced on 13 January 2025 at Prayagraj and will conclude on 26 February.

India unveils $1 billion worth of projects ahead of world’s largest Hindu gathering

The Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest Hindu gathering, will take place in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February 2025.

Daughter breaks traditional barriers, shaves head for father’s Hindu last rites

The act is particularly notable as Hindu funeral rites traditionally assign such duties to sons or male relatives.

Record-breaking turnout for Melbourne’s Chhath Puja celebration

Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu Vedic festival, primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in Nepal.

Keen to see Australia’s first Hindu School come to life: Education Minister Jason Clare

"Drive around Sydney and you will also see public schools, Catholic schools, Islamic schools, Anglican schools, Jewish schools and Buddhist schools. But you won’t see a Hindu school. But the Hindu Council has a plan to change that."

Celebrate Diwali in desi style with Bolly-Bus adventure

The concept, ‘Once Upon a Time in Bollywood,’ blends the cinematic flair of Bollywood with the folk-art tradition of truck decoration seen across India.

Vibrant Diwali celebrations light up Australia’s Parliament

With the Indian diaspora being one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities, particularly Hindus, Diwali has gained significant recognition across the country.

Such is Life: Six lessons from the Bhagavad Gita  

As i grow older, I think more about life, with all its twists and turns, highs and lows, joys and sorrows. For me, like...

Sydney dance school students offer salutations on Mahashivratri

Originally composed in Kannada language by the saint Sri Purandaradasa and celebrates the divine attributes of Bhagwan Shiva, emphasizing His moon-adorned form.

Ayodhya invokes a lot of yearning and devotion in Fijian Hindus, says Prof. Prasad

Prof. Prasad is on a week-long visit to India and is the first foreign leader to visit Ayodhya after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at Shri Ram Janambhoomi Mandir on 22 January 2024.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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