Upset Hindus have urged well-known German fashion brand “Front Row Society” headquartered in Berlin for the immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying image of Lord Shiva, calling it inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Shiva was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped […]
Hinduism in Europe
Hindus welcome new Belgian government
Hindus have welcomed new government of Belgium lead by Charles Michel as Prime Minister, which swore in on October 11. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that although Michel’s coalition took about five months to form government after elections, but it was still better than about 18 months […]
Hindus laud ‘Yoga Gate’ launch at Helsinki Airport
Hindus have applauded launching of “Yoga Gate” at Helsinki Airport in Finland, calling it a “step in right direction”. At this recently launched “Yoga Gate”, located in “harmonious Kainuu space” open round-the-clock near gate 30, passengers could take part in instructed yoga classes, using instructions provided in the space. Yoga mats were also provided and […]
Hindus ask for bullfighting ban in Spain
Hindus want a complete ban on practice of bullfighting (corrida) in Spain after matadors were gored by bulls at the opening event of Madrid’s bullfighting season on May 20 evening. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Spain should follow the example of its regions Catalonia and Canary […]
Hindus urge Anheuser-Bush to change name of popular ‘Brahma’ beer
Upset Hindus have urged Leuven (Belgium) headquartered leading global brewer Anheuser-Bush InBev to change the name of its popular “Brahma” beer, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols for commercial or other agenda was not […]
Hindus urge weekly kirtan at Amsterdam Airport
Hindus have urged once-a-week kirtan (devotional chanting) and arti session at the “Meditation centre” of Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (The Netherlands), which is among the world’s top ten airports. Schiphol has a Meditation centre for all religions. On Sundays, there is a church service at 11.00 hours. Alternately there is a Mass, and Anglican service or […]
Mahotsavam 2013: Sweden Ganesha Temple’s 14-day Festival
Sweden Ganesha Temple in Farsta is holding a 14-day annual festival “Mahotsavam 2013”, which will conclude on June 25. All are welcome to participate and get blessings during the Festival, which began with Sathurthi on June 12 and will end with 12th Day Thiruvila (Vairavar Madai) on June 25. Besides 12 days of Thiruvila, it also included […]
Switzerland’s 1st stand-alone Hindu Temple opens
Switzerland’s first “stand-alone” temple was reportedly formally inaugurated over the weekend after about seven-weeks of celebrations in Trimbach near Olten in Solothurn canton. Situated at the base of tall wooded mountains, Arulmihu Sri Manonmaniampal Alyam (Temple) is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the country. Ceremonies were reportedly performed by ten priests; […]
Brussels Hindu Temple celebrating 1st Anniversary
Brussels Mandir & Indian Cultural Centre in Belgium is celebrating its first anniversary on February 17. Celebrations include classical Bharatnatyam dance performance by Belgian professional dancers to offer pushpanjali to Lord Shiva, which will be followed by community vegetarian lunch. Meanwhile, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded efforts […]
Denmark Queen forwards Hindu prayer request to Danish Parliament
Queen of Denmark has forwarded to Danish Parliament the distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed’s appeal to consider his request of including him to read Hindu invocation at the next opening of Folketinget (Denmark’s Parliament). After being denied the request of including him to read Hindu invocation as a part of the divine service at the […]
Fete de Ganesh in Paris, France: Ganesh Festival Procession
“Fête de Ganesh”, an annual colorful and joyful procession including a flowers-fruits-leaves decked float of Lord Ganesh, was held in Paris (France) on September 2, 2012.. Reports suggest that coconuts are cracked open along the route during this procession which leaves from Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam Hindu Temple after a religious ceremony through the streets […]
Hindus criticize bullfights’ return on Spanish TV
Hindus have strongly criticized return of live bullfights to Spanish television after a six-year ban. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that instead of thus promoting the barbaric, inhumane, horrendous, cruel and unacceptable practice of bullfighting (corrida); Spain should follow example of its regions Catalonia and Canary Islands and […]
BBC apologizes for calling Hindu festival Holi ‘filthy’
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has apologized for labeling Hindu festival of Holi as “filthy festival”, which had upset the Hindus worldwide. In an email to Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, BBC News’ Editor On Demand Mark Barlex wrote: “…we apologise for any offence that was caused.” BBC News website posted a short video on March 29 […]
BBC calls Holi ‘filthy Festival’, Hindus upset
Hindus have criticized British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for labeling Hindu festival of Holi as “filthy festival”. BBC News website posted a short video on March 29 under its “week’s weird videos” in “Newsbeat’s odd box” showing youth playing Holi in Utah (USA) and titled the segment as “Filthy festival”. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a […]
Fête de Ganesh held in Paris with fanfare, devotion
Paris (France) streets saw “Fête de Ganesh”, the 16th annual colorful and joyful procession including a flowers-fruits-leaves decked float of Lord Ganesh, on August 28 in 2011, according to reports. Reports suggest that coconuts were cracked open along the route during this procession which left from Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam Hindu Temple after a religious ceremony […]
Hindu temple planned in Brussels, Belgium
A Hindu temple is being planned in Brussels (Belgium). India Cultural Centre ASBL, Brussels, is raising funds for it. Group is celebrating Krishan Janmashtami on August 20 and “Full Night Jagran” (performed by Denmark Durga Bhajan Mandli) on October one and asking for donations. It has held mata jagrans and Ramayan paths in the past. […]
Hindus critical of nose piercing ban in Orebro school in Sweden
Hindus are critical of reported nose piercing banning policy of Grenadjar School (Grenadjarskolan) in Orebro in central Sweden, saying it may be unfair to female students of India descent. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that nose piercing and nose ornaments had been a tradition of women of India for centuries and […]