By Sucheta Rustagi New York, USA (CHAKRA) – This article will attempt to analyze why Hindus quite often do not feel comfortable speaking about their religion or identifying with aspects of it. The average Muslim, Christian or Jew never has to even be asked about which faith they follow, rather they are upfront and open […]
Jain’s Get Closer to Having Their Own Place of Worship in Auckland
By Arun Shanghvi A Colorful Jain Temple in India Auckland, New Zealand (CHAKRA) – With the visit of Jain leader, Munishri Jinchandraji to Auckland, the Jain community is one step closer to building a place of worship of their own there. As the community, with the help of Jinchandraji are making progress towards their goal, […]
Summit for Sikh Community Being Held in Washington
By Karishma Patel The National Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) in Washington Washington, USA (CHAKRA) – Advocacy groups for Sikhs announced today that a Sikh Summit is being organized to be held in Washington in May for members across the community to communicate with lawmakers and educate them about different issues that are being faced by the […]
Canadian Hindu Leader Pundit Jankie Persad Sharma Passes Away
By Karishma Patel Trinidad has a Vibrant Hindu Community Mississauga, Canada (CHAKRA) – An important leader and pioneer of the Hindu religion, Pundit Jankie Persad Sharma has died. He was a prominent leader for Hindus in both Trinidad an Tabago and Canada. He was the one to start celebrating Diwali in Trinidad in addition to […]
Monetary Incentives are Increasing Conversions in the Ulhasnagar Sindhi Community
By Arun Shanghvi Mumbai, India (CHAKRA) – A tight-knit Sindhi community in Ulhasnagar on the north-east side of Mumbai is facing social problems due to many recent refugees converting from Hinduism to Christianity. The township was made for Sindhi refugees who came from Pakistan after partition. The conversions have increased drastically within the last two […]