Construction is reportedly continuing on large two-storey Hanuman Mandir of Greater Chicago in Glenview (Illinois). According to reports, construction is expected to wind-up in 2016 on this 37,200 square feet white-marble and glass temple on a 3.98 acres lot; which is said to include fountains, tall glass dome and tall sikhras. Besides sanctuary, it will […]
2015
Designated “Hindu prayer room” sought in University of Sydney
Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated prayer room at The University of Sydney campus, Australia’s first university proposed in 1850. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that University of Sydney should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall for rituals, quiet […]
Mr Aamir Khan, India Really Intolerant?
Mr Aamir Khan, is India Really Intolerant? You have expressed your concerns about your rising intolerance in India in open forum organized by media. According to you, What are the changes that made India intolerant in 18 months of present NDA/BJP-ruled union government? ====> Any mafia goon pressurised or threatened you for ransom money? ====> […]
Kartik Purnima, 25 November 2015 (Tripuri, Tripurari Purnima)
25 November 2015 is Kartik Purnima (Tripuri Poornima, Tripurari Purnima). It is the Full Moon and auspicious day in Kartik month. Kartik Purnima day marks the end of Kartik month as per the calendars of North India but in other calendars it is the 15th day in Kartik maas. During Kartik Purnima, Dev Diwali, Deepotsavam […]
Hindus seek stay of existing Hindu shrine in Pennsylvania college
Hindus would like the existing Hindu shrine in the Prayer Room at Bryn Mawr College (BMC) campus in Pennsylvania to stay. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that BMC needed to recognize the intersection of spirituality and education, which was important in Hinduism. He suggested that either the Hindu […]
Prayer Room in Luton Airport, UK
Prayer Room in Luton Airport, UK… Hindus have commended international London Luton Airport (LLA) in England for launching “prayer room”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that having a “prayer room” (near departure gate 20) at the airport was a step in the positive direction. It would help […]
Australia’s biggest Durga Hindu temple opens
New building of Sri Durga Temple, claimed to be Australia’s biggest Durga temple, will open with fireworks on November 30 after seven days of ceremonies in Rockbank near Melbourne. Its construction reportedly started about five years back. Pre-opening ceremonies, called Pran Pratishtha Program, from November 24 to 30, include Shobha Yatra, Kailash Yatra, poojas, mantra […]
Prayer room at Fiji airport
Hindus have welcomed the idea of “prayer room” at Fiji’s main airport and regional hub for South Pacific, Nadi International Airport. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that having a “prayer room” at the airport would be a step in the positive direction. It would help infuse spirituality […]
Hindus urge Council of Europe to fix Ireland’s educational system
Hindus want end to religious preferences in admission to schools in Ireland. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that religion should not play any role in admissions to Irish schools. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that religious discrimination in tax funded schools was […]
Hindus laud Mozambique for Diwali holiday
Hindus have commended Mozambique government for reportedly granting Diwali holiday to Hindu employees. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was a step in the positive direction and thanked Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosário and Labor Minister Vitória Dias Diogo for […]
Arkansas Capitol Commission received Hindus’ formal request for Hanuman statue
Hindus have sent a formal request to Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin in his capacity as Chairman of the Arkansas State Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission for “permission to erect a privately funded statue of Lord Hanuman in Arkansas State Capitol grounds in Little Rock”. Kelly Boyd, Chief Deputy Secretary of State, responding on […]
Hindus concerned at Hindu temple vandalism in Ontario
Hindus are highly concerned after reports of vandalism of Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple in Kitchener in Ontario (Canada). There were reports of smashing of windows of Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple on November 15 night by vandals with large rocks. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that […]
Hindus term religious instruction in New Zealand schools “inappropriate”
Hindus feel that current religious instruction in New Zealand primary schools is inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that instead of focusing on just one religion; all major religions, including Hinduism, should be taught in New Zealand primary schools. The existing religious instruction focused on and favoring one […]
Diwali, 11 November 2015 (Deepavali)
11 November 2015 is Diwali, Deepavali festival. Diwali falls on Kartik Month Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars and on Ashwin Amavasya in Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada & Marathi calendars. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated for five days in many places of India. Deepavali day is the third day of 5-day Diwali celebrations. The extravaganza begins […]
Hindus critical of Sydney Airport for yoga fee
Hindus are critical of Sydney Airport for charging fee for yoga in its recently opened facility. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that many world airports—San Francisco International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Helsinki Airport Finland, Chicago Midway International Airport, Burlington International Airport Vermont and […]
Chandra Darshan, 14 October 2015 (Navratri Chandra Darshanam)
October 14, 2015 is Chandra Darshan (Ashwin Month Chandra Darshan). It falls in Ashwin Month (Ashwayuja Masam) as per all the calendar followed in North India, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. And it falls in Purattasi Masam of Tamil calendar, Kanni Month of Malayalam calendar and Aashin Month of Bengali Panjika and Ashoj Month in Nepali calendar. The […]
Bathukamma Festival begins, 12 October 2015
Today, 12 October 2015 Bathukamma festival begins in Telangana state. In 2015, Bathukamma concludes on 20th October with Saddula Bathukamma festival. Bathukamma Panduga begins with Engili Poola Bathukamma on Pethara Amavasya and ends on Durga Ashtami day with Saddula Bathukamma. Bathukamma legend: story of Bathukamma festival Download Bathukamma MP3 songs for free Bathukamma sand sculpture […]
Mahalaya Amavasya – 12 October 2015 (Sarva Pithru Amavasya)
Today, 12 October 2015 is Sarva Pithru Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasya, Somvati Amavasya. It marks the end of Pitru Paksha Mahalaya, the fortnight dedicated to dead ancestors. This Mahalaya Amavasya is even more auspicious as it falls on Monday (Somvati Amavasya). Amasomvar Vrat is performed on this day. Punya snan, Ashwattha Pujan (worship of peepal tree), […]
Special Trains for Vindhyachal Navratri Mela
Special Trains for Vindhyachal Navratri Mela… North Central Railway is making extensive arrangements at Vindhyachal, the abode of Goddess Vindhyavasini, for the upcoming Navratra Mela beginning October 13. Devotees from across the country visit the place to pay obeisance at the shrine of Vindhyavasini Devi. Additional ticket booking counters would be set up during the […]
SCR’s Special Trains for Dasara
o clear extra rush of passengers during Dasara festival season, South Central Railway (SCR) will run nine special trains. Train No. 02733: Tirupati-Secunderabad Superfast special train will depart Tirupati at 10.40 pm on Octo- ber 12 and will arrive Secunderabad at 10.55 am on the next day. Enroute, this special train will stop at Reni- […]