The popular Hindu “festival of color” Holi, which was planned to be celebrated in Brussels on March 27, has reportedly been cancelled in view of recent Brussels tragedy, out of respect for the victims. Brussels Mandir and Indian Cultural Center in Evere (Brussels), which was organizing this festival, in an email announcement, said: “This is […]
Hindu Temple and Houses Burnt by Muslim Mobs in Pakistan During Hindu Festival of Colours
On the eve of Holi, a religious festival known as ‘the festival of colours’ where Hindus around the world burn pyres symbolizing the victory of good over evil, Pakistani Hindus watched in horror as mobs set fire to their dharamshalla (community center) and temple in Larkana, a city in the southern Sindh province. The Hindu American […]
Happy Holi (Shubh Holi) – The Most Colourful Festival – March 2014
Happy & Shubh Holi to all celebrating! Holi is the celebration of colours followed mainly in India by Hindus, along with a presence in Europe and North America. Holi is being celebrated on March 16th in 2014 everywhere by Hindus and Non-Hindus. Holi is one of the biggest celebrations for the Indian diaspora and inside […]
Holi Hai! Happy Holi – Festival of Colours – March 27 2013
(CHAKRA) – Holi Hai!! Happy Holi! Also greeted in India as Shubh Holi and is the celebration of colours followed mainly in India, along with a presence in Nepal, US, Canada and UK. Holi is being celebrated on March 27th, 2013 across the world by Hindus and Non-Hindus around the world. Holi is one of […]
Wesleyan University Posters Banned Holi Celebrants’ From Entering Student Center
(CHAKRA) Hindus are upset at the offensive posters which appeared on the campus of Wesleyan University (Middletown, Connecticut, USA) suggesting that students who have been celebrating Hindu festival of Holi were not allowed in Usdan, “a focal point of activity” on the campus. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said […]
Happy Holi! (Shubh Holi!) – The Festival of Colors – March 2012
(CHAKRA) – Happy Holi! Also greeted as Shubh Holi, is the festival of colors celebrated mainly in India, along with a presence in Nepal. Holi is being celebrated on March 8th, 2012 across the world by Indians around the world. Holi is one of the biggest celebrations for Hindus and Indians. According to the Hindu calendar, Holi is […]
Picture of the Week: Narasimha & Prahlad
Narasimha is an avatar of Vishnu described in the Puranas, Upanishads and other ancient religious texts of Hinduism. The legend on King Hiranyakashipu is one of the explanations Hindus look back to. The King condemned his son, Prahlad, from worshipping the god Vishnu. However, he continued to pray to him. Filled with anger, the King […]
March 19th, 2011 – Happy Holi, Shubh Holi!
(CHAKRA) – The festival of colours, Holi is being celebrating on March 19th across the country. Holi is 1 of the most important festival of Hindu and for all Indian. According to the Hindi calendar, Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun. Holika Dahan is being celebrated on the eve of Holi. […]
Holi also known as the Festival of Colors is being celebrated by Indians and Hindus all around the world
India (CHAKRA) – The festival of colours, Holi is being celebrating in March across the country. Holi is one of the most important festival of Hindu and for all Indian. According to the Hindi calendar, Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun. Holika Dahan is being celebrated on the eve […]