Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

In a significant moment for the Hindu community in the US, a street outside a renowned and prominent temple in New York has been named the 'Ganesh Temple Street. IMAGE: Uma Mysorekar, president of......

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city. IMAGE: Devotees celebrate Diwali inside the......

Hindu priest in Obama inaugural prayer service

A Hindu woman priest will be among six religious leaders specially invited to participate in the National Prayer Service on January 21, a day after Barack Obama is sworn-in as the President of......

NY trust wins right to manage Flushing temple

In a resounding victory for the trustees of the Hindu Temple Society in Queens, New York, all the 11 candidates representing the incumbent Temple trustees won election to the board. The society......