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The horrors of the fall of Mirpur: Hindu and Sikh genocide

INSIGHT UK October 8, 2024 No Comments

On 25th November 1947, Mirpur fell to Pakistani invaders, a mix of Pakistani army regulars and tribal raiders. 150,000 Hindus and Sikhs were expelled and 20,000 Hindus and Sikhs were…

Śarad Navrātri: Day 6 – Mā Kātyāyanī

INSIGHT UK October 8, 2024 No Comments

On day 6, Devi Kātyāyanī one of the avatars of Mā Śakti is worshipped. As per Śrimad Bhāgvata Pūrāṇa, young eligible ladies in Gokula observed fast during the month of…

Garbā: The divine dance that celebrates the miracle of life

INSIGHT UK October 7, 2024 No Comments

Garbā is a powerful expression in the form of dance that honours, worships and celebrates the feminine form of divinity. Through this dance, devotees convey their devotion, love and gratitude…

Rally against terrorism. London, Hyde Park.

Tens of thousands join in solidarity against terrorism

INSIGHT UK October 7, 2024 No Comments

Over 30,000 people gathered in London's Hyde Park to mark the year anniversary of the horrific October 7th Hamas terror attack.

Śarad Navrātri: Day 5 – Mā Skandmātā

INSIGHT UK October 7, 2024 No Comments

On day 5, Devi Pārvati is worshipped in her motherhood stage as ‘Skandmāta’. Devi Pārvati is the mother of Kārtikeya (Bhagwān Skanda) and thus revered as Skanda Mātā.

Śarad Navrātri: Day 4 – Mā Kuśmandā

INSIGHT UK October 6, 2024 No Comments

On day 4, Mā Durgā is worshipped as Mā Kuśmandā. Kuśmandā, a sanskrit word is made up of ‘Ku’ meaning a little; ‘uśma’ meaning ‘warmth’, and ‘anḍa’ meaning ‘cosmic egg’.…

Śarad Navrātri: Day 3 – Mā Chandraghantā

INSIGHT UK October 5, 2024 No Comments

On day 3, Mā Durgā's manifestation as Chandraghantā is worshipped. Chandraghantā means "one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell". Her third eye is always open, signifying her perpetual…

Śarad Navrātri: Day 2 – Mā Brahmacāriṇī

INSIGHT UK October 4, 2024 No Comments

On day 2, Hindus honour Mā Durgā's manifestation as Brahmacāriṇī. 'Brahma' means penance and 'Cāriṇī' means an ardent female devotee.

Śarad Navrātri: Day 1 – Mā Śailputrī

INSIGHT UK October 3, 2024 No Comments

On day 1, Hindus honour Mā Durgā's manifestation as Śailputrī. She is believed to be the provider of prosperity. She is hailed as Mother Nature and prays for their spiritual…

Remembering the Noakhali Hindu Genocide of 1946

INSIGHT UK October 2, 2024 No Comments

The Noakhali Hindu Genocide which saw mass killings, forced conversions and rape took place in October 1946 in the Chittagong Division of what was East Bengal then (present day Bangladesh).

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