Desh-Videsh February 2025
Cover Story
The Kumbh Mela: A Journey of Faith, Unity, and Discovery
The Kumbh Mela is not a religious event alone; it represents a journey of faith, unity, and spiritual discovery that has become a global phenomenon. Held once every four years, this great fair brings together millions of devotees across India and the world into a common belief — attaining salvation, purifying the soul, and being part of something much greater …
Digital Magazine
Hinduism
Maha Kumbh 2025: Fascinating Facts and Numbers
The Maha Kumbh Mela commenced on the auspicious day of Paush Purnima, which fell on January 13, 2025, and will continue until February 26, 2025. This year’s Mahakumbh Mela is particularly significant as the rare planetary alignment occurs only once every 144 years. The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is anticipated to be a grand spiritual event, drawing an estimated …
Editorial
Editorial February 2025
Dear Readers, Aruna and I make it a point to visit India almost every year. Most of the time, our trip revolves around attending a family wedding, and nearly always, it is a short visit lasting about three weeks. However, this time, we decided to extend our stay to six weeks and take the opportunity to check off a few …
Parent Coaching
Parenting Do’s and Don’ts
By Dr. Meenakshi Iyer Parenting is both a privilege and a responsibility, involving delicate balances of love, guidance, and discipline. Raising children certainly can never follow some universal manual because every family and child is unique. However, general principles and strategies—the “do’s” and “don’ts”—can help parents navigate this challenging and rewarding journey effectively. Parenting Do’s Show Unconditional Love Love is …
Relationship
The Spiritual Journey of Marriage by Chahna Gupta
The Spiritual Journey of Marriage by Chahna Gupta Marriage is often celebrated as the union of two individuals, but in the Vedic tradition, it goes far beyond companionship and shared responsibilities. It is seen as a sacred journey—a partnership designed to foster self-discovery and fulfill one’s dharma (life purpose). Embracing this perspective elevates a relationship into one of growth, harmony, …
Temple
Manav Mandir Temple Presents Indiafest in Melbourne 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indiafest will celebrate its 28th Annual Festival on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, in Wickham Park at 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne. It’s a fun family event that brings the Indian culture, history and tradition to the Space Coast. Started in 1996, with a curious and humble effort of this ethnic community, today Indiafest is a …
Education
Gurukul Academy: The Future of Hindu Education in America By Nilam Ramchandani
For centuries, the Hindu community has excelled in every field imaginable—medicine, technology, business, academia, and beyond. We have built the most expensive and magnificent temples outside of India, created billion-dollar enterprises, and produced some of the brightest minds shaping the world today. And yet, in a country where Hindus are thriving, one critical foundation is missing—a school that instills pride …
Incredible Indians
Padma Award Winners 2025: Honoring Indian-Americans for Excellence
By Raj Shah Presented annually on India’s Republic Day,these awards fall into three categories: Padma Vibhushan for extraordinary service, Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order, and Padma Shri for notable service in any domain. “India’s President confers the awards during ceremonies held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in March or April. This year, the President has approved 139 awards, including …
Health
Desi Daughters: Empowering the Chutney Sandwich Generation
We have a problem. Early Indian immigrants to the U.S. are aging. But we’re not ready. The first major wave of Indian immigrants arrived in the 1960s after U.S. immigration laws changed. Now, that generation is in their 80s and 90s, with many more aging parents arriving in subsequent decades. They need culturally relevant care and communities such as home …
Bollywood News
Monalisa Bhosle, Viral Sensation, Set for Bollywood Debut
Monalisa Bhosle, a 16-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district, has expressed her gratitude as she prepares for her Bollywood debut. The young girl, who became an internet sensation during Mahakumbh 2025, shared her excitement in a video on X, thanking everyone for their support. “I can never forget the love and respect you all have given me,” she said. …
Bollywood News
Exciting Bollywood Movies Releasing in February 2025
As February 2025 begins, a fresh array of Bollywood films are set to hit the theaters. From romantic tales to historical epics and thrilling mysteries, this month promises something for everyone. The excitement from January, which saw the releases of “Emergency,” “Fateh,” and “Deva,” is still fresh in the air. “Fateh” introduced newcomers Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgn, while Shahid …
Community News
Community News Feburary 2025
Highlighted Events Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh & VHPA Announces 3 Day Hindu Heritage Camp 2025 When: 15, 16 & 17, February, 2025, 12:00 PM Where: Camp Owaissa Bauer 17001 SW 264th Street, Homestead,33031 Contact: Deepika Saxena 305-219-8854 Email: hss.fll.sangam@gmail.com Host: Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA Jazim Sharma Live in Concert with Narration by Salim Arif in South Florida When: 02/23/2025, 6:00 PM …
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