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All the latest stories on Hinduism, including religious festivals and holiday dates

People walk in the morning near the India Gate monument amidst morning smog a day after Diwali festival in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday. AP

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Thick smog blankets Indian capital Delhi after Diwali fireworks

AsiaOctober 21, 2025

Garba get-togethers, commemorating the traditional dance of Gujarat state, are common in Ahmedabad during the nine-night festival of Navratri. AP

Why the Hindu festival of Navratri will be longer this year

LifestyleSeptember 22, 2025

Men and women of all ages join in the annual celebration, which begins on August 8 this year. EPA

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Why do Indians tie a rakhi and exchange gifts on Raksha Bandhan

Things to doAugust 06, 2025

Tens of thousands of people are expected daily at the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during the Eid break. Victor Besa / The National

Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi gears up for ‘tens of thousands’ of visitors in Eid holiday rush

UAEMarch 25, 2025

The inaugural year celebrations of the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi drew more than 10,000 Hindu worshippers from across the region. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir

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Abu Dhabi based Hindu temple receives 2.2 million people in its first year

UAEFebruary 03, 2025

An image taken from a video on social media appears to show the crush at Tirupati temple. Photo: X

Tirupati temple crush: Six dead in ticket rush in India

AsiaJanuary 09, 2025

A gathering of UAE leaders, religious heads, government officials and residents watch the new 3D film that charts the history of the temple from conception to inauguration. Photos: Baps Hindu Mandir

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Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi records 1.3 million visitors since opening

UAESeptember 16, 2024

Devotees carry an idol of Ganesha through traffic in Mumbai, India for Ganesh Chaturthi festival. AFP

Ganesh Chaturthi: How and why is the Hindu festival celebrated?

LifestyleSeptember 06, 2024

Chedilal, 65, father of Ruby who died in a stampede, speaks on the phone as he mourns outside a hospital in Hathras district of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Reuters

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At least 116 people killed in crush at religious gathering in India

AsiaJuly 02, 2024

Laxmi Dubey, one of the top stars of a booming 'H-pop' or 'Hindutva Pop, a music genre that revolves around propagating Hindutva and anti-Muslim rhetoric. Laxmi Dubey

Hindu pop fills Indian airwaves as Modi seeks another term

AsiaMay 10, 2024

The Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi welcomes thousands of visitors each day. Pawan Singh / The National

How to book a visit to Baps Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

UAEApril 11, 2024

The temple in Abu Dhabi has been open for almost two months. Pawan Singh / The National

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Baps Hindu Mandir to launch online booking after surge in visitors

UAEApril 09, 2024

Visitors at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

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Hundreds of thousands flock to Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

UAEApril 08, 2024

A devotee dressed as Hindu god Shiva takes part in a procession in Jammu, India, as the country marked the festival of Shivratri on Friday. AP

At least 14 children electrocuted in Shivratri procession in India

AsiaMarch 08, 2024

When it opens to the public, Baps Hindu Temple will welcome visitors of all faiths. AFP

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Baps Hindu Mandir and other striking temples around the world

TravelFebruary 15, 2024

The Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi opens this week in the capital's Cultural District and welcomes all faith, cultures and nationalities. Photo: Baps Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi

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UAE and India unite in creation of Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple

HeritageFebruary 13, 2024

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