NEW YORK (RNS) — 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. NEW YORK (RNS ...

(RNS) — Over the weekend, my family celebrated our son’s birthday at the BAPS Swaminarayan mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey. We chose the temple for a variety of reasons, including the ease of ...

For better or worse, worship may never be the same after the coronavirus. Nearly every religious tradition has gone virtual — sermons and some sacraments went online; baby blessings, confirmations, ...

DUBAI, (IANS) – The much-anticipated Hindu Temple of Dubai has officially opened its doors in Jebal Ali Worship Village, which houses nine religious’ shrines, including seven churches, one gurudwara, ...

Like all of Utah’s religious groups, Hindus have been forced by COVID-19 to cut back their various festivals and forms of worship. It has been especially hard for a faith whose deities are housed in a ...

When we think of Hindu temples, images of towering gopurams (gateway towers), intricately carved pillars, fragrant incense, and rhythmic chants often come to mind. But Hindu temples are far more than ...

If you’ve ever wanted to visit India, head to Main Street in Robbinsville, N.J., just west of Hamilton Township, where a gold-topped spire will peek above the skyline. Head toward it, and you arrive ...

Colombo, Jul 29 (efe_epa).Colombo, Jul 29 (efe_epa). — Hundreds of Hindu devotees gathered at Colombo’s Sivasubramania Swami temple on Thursday for an annual festival held to worship the Lord Murugan.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've ever wanted to visit India, hop on the New Jersey Turnpike. When you reach Main Street in Robbinsville, about a ...