International Day of Yoga 2019

International Day of Yoga 2019

Yoga: the latest new fad in physical exercises, or an ancient dhārmic tradition rooted in spirituality and the liberation of our suffering? Friday 21st June 2019 saw the fifth celebration of the International Day of Yoga, an initiative pioneered by Indian Prime...
Kashmiri Hindus’ Exodus Day 2019

Kashmiri Hindus’ Exodus Day 2019

Whilst Makar Sankranti marks the point in the Hindu calendar after which the days the start to lengthen and the nights start to shorten, for approximately 350,000 – many sources suggest more – Hindus in the Jammu and Kashmir region in 1990, this signalled...
NHSF (UK) at WHC 2018

NHSF (UK) at WHC 2018

Between the 7th and 9th September 2018, 2500 delegates from 60 countries gathered in Chicago for the second World Hindu Congress with the theme, Sumantrité Suvikrānté – ‘Think Collectively, Achieve Valiantly’ The WHC aimed to provide a global platform where...
International Women’s Day 2016

International Women’s Day 2016

Tuesday 8th March 2016 will be celebrated as International Women’s Day. Worldwide, the contributions of women will be celebrated and pledges will be made to bring about new changes. It will stand as a reminder, a solitary day in our calendar of the greatness of women....