Uttarakhand began 34 projects worth Rs 234.55 crore to prepare for the 2027 Kumbh Mela and 2026 Chardham Yatra.

Tibetans mourned Tenzin Choegyal, youngest brother of the Dalai Lama, who died at 80 on Feb. 17, 2026, in Dharamshala, India.

Umrah flight fares in Pakistan surged to PKR 180,000–200,000 during Ramadan's start on February 20, 2026, due to high demand.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, in Meerut on Feb. 20, 2026, reaffirmed the organization’s focus on Hindu societal strength and youth development, not political power.

Gombe State extends motorcycle hours to 11 pm during Ramadan for safety and cultural reasons.

Hindus are the most educated religious group in the U.S., with 70% holding at least a bachelor’s degree, according to a 2026 Pew analysis.

A Vermont couple won back their foster license after a settlement over their objections to transgender youth treatments, preserving their right to foster without endorsing specific medical transitions.

On February 15, 2026, over 160,000 devotees visited Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Temple for Mahashivaratri, with up to a million expected nationwide.

A month-long festival honoring Emperor Vikramaditya began in Ujjain on February 15, featuring cultural, religious, and scientific events.

On Feb. 16, 2026, Indian fitness influencers Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar fasted for 36 hours during Mahashivaratri, hosting events that merged faith, fitness, and women's empowerment.