Hindus have strongly objected to the reported race to trademark Holi, Hindu “festival of color”, by various organizations in European Union. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, stressed that it was highly inappropriate to trademark a religious festival which had been a Hindu tradition for long time. Zed, who […]
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Chennai, Kollam Superfast weekly special train via Coimbatore for Sabarimala
Southern Railway has announced special trains for Sabarimala season 2013-2014 from Chennai via Coimbatore to Kollam. The special trains will run from November 25. Advance reservations will start on November 20, 2013. The details of Chennai, Kollam Superfast weekly special train Train No 06001 Chennai Central – Kollam Superfast weekly special (via Coimbatore) will leave […]
Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore Special Trains in Sabarimala route for 2013-2014 season
Southern Railway has announced special trains to Sabarimala for 2013-2014 season from Chennai and Mangalore. The Sabarimala special trains will run from November 25. Advance reservations will start on November 20, 2013. Here are the full details about the special trains Train No 06316 Kochuveli – Chennai Central weekly special will leave Kochuveli at 3.35pm […]
Worldwide Hindus concerned at Diwali labeled as “blasphemy” in Cook Islands
Hindus worldwide are concerned at celebration of their annual festival Diwali being reportedly condemned as “blasphemy” in Cook Islands by a religious leader. This religious leader reportedly labeled Diwali, most popular of Hindu festivals, a “paganistic or heathenistic practice” and talked about “its hidden spirit of sorcery and witchcraft” and urged to “put a stop […]
Saubhagya Sundari Vrat (Saubhagya Sundari Tritiya)
Saubhagya Sundari Vrat (Saubhagya Sundari Tritiya or Teej) is one of the famous festivals observed by married women. In 2013, Saubhagya Sundari Vrat date is November 20. This vrata falls in Margashirsha Month – third day after Kartik Purnima (Margashirsha Krishna Tritiya) according to North Indian Hindi calendars. It coincides with Kartik Month Krishna Tritiya […]
Rathotsav at Nataraja Mandir, Satara
Rathotsav is a popular temple festival at Nataraja Mandir in Satara, Maharashtra. Uttara Chidambaram Nataraja Mandir is a Shiva Temple managed by Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. With the blessings of Pujyasri Shankaracharya Swamijis of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the Annual Rathotsav of Lord Ananda Nataraja with Shivakamasundari, Shri Mahaganapati, Shri Radha […]
Kartik Purnima, 17 November 2013
Today, 17 November 2013 is Kartik Purnima. 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, Jwalathoranam, Akasha Deepam, Deepotsavam and Ganga Mahotsav are observed. On Kartik Purnima, some people perform Tulsi […]
Margashirsha Month 2013-2014, Margashira Masam
Margashirsha Month 2013, Margashira Masam 2013-2014, Margashirsha Mahina 2013-2014 in North Indian Hindi calendar, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati & Kannada calendars. Margashirsha Month (Margashira Masam) is the ninth month in Indian Hindu Rashtra Panchang, which mainly followed in North Indian states likes Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, other Central Indian regions, Maharashtra, Karnataka and […]
Zed urges Tamil Nadu to take care of village temple priests
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged India’s Tamil Nadu government to take care of state’s village temple priests as they provide an important service to the public. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, pointed out: As priests perform sacred rituals, administer religious rites, interpret […]
Indo-Americans hail Murthy’s nomination as US Surgeon General
Indo-Americans have hailed the nomination of Vivek Hallegere Murthy, a 36-year-old physician of India descent, to the position of United States (US) Surgeon General. Distinguished Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said: Indo-American community is delighted and thrilled and feels honored by this nomination. A “smart choice”, Zed remarked. Zed, […]
Upset Hindus thank Australian brewery for apology & redesigning Ganesh-Lakshmi beer
Hindus worldwide, perturbed over Brookvale (New South Wales, Australia) based “Brookvale Union” brewery’s ginger beer carrying juxtaposed images of Hindu deities Ganesh and Lakshmi, have thanked it for apologizing and focusing on redesigning the beer. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, calling juxtaposed images of Ganesh and Lakshmi on a beer bottle […]
Newman City Council in California to open with Hindu prayers 1st time
Newman City Council in California (USA), which is celebrating 125th Anniversary in 2013, will have its first Hindu opening prayer on May 13 next, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read […]
Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi, 14 November 2013
November 14, 2013 – Today, is Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi, Tulsi Dwadashi Puja, Tulsi Saligram Vivah Puja, Chilku Dwadashi, Yogini Dwadashi, Prabhodini Dwadashi, Haribodhini Dwadashi, etc.. Also known as Ksheerabdhi Shayana Vratham, this vrata marks the ceremonial wedding of Tulsi Mata and Vishnu Shaligram. On the day of Tulsi Shaligram Vivah, Tulsi vrindavan is cleaned and decorated […]
Godavari Harathi at Dharmapuri
Godavari Harathi was performed at Dharmapuri in Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on 10 November 2013 on the occasion of Karthika Masam. Dharmapuri is a temple town which is very famous for its Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple. Godavari Harathi was performed under the guidance of Kashi pundits (Vedic pundits who had come from Varanasi). Pujya […]
Managudi celebrations in Vijayawada
Managudi celebrations in Vijayawada have begun on 11 November 2013 for this season. Managudi is a promotional program jointly organised by The Endowments Department and Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishat of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to develop the temples across Andhra Pradesh. The Hindu reported… The Endowments Department and Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishat of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams […]
Withdraw images of Ganesh-Lakshmi on Australian beer, Hindus urge
Upset Hindus have urged Brookvale (New South Wales, Australia) based “Brookvale Union” brewery to apologize and withdraw its ginger beer carrying juxtaposed images of Hindu deities Ganesh and Lakshmi, calling it highly inappropriate. Label at this ginger beer bottle juxtaposes image of Lord Ganesh’s face and Goddess Lakshmi’s body, besides displaying various other Hindu religious […]
Skanda Sashti, 8 November 2013
Today, 8 November 2013 is Skanda Sashti Vritham. It is dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda, Subramanya, Kartikeya, Shanmuga) and is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu, and some parts of Karnataka and Kerala. Skanda Sashti 2013 in other countries Skanda Sashti 2013 date in USA – November 8 Skanda Sashti 2013 date in Canada – November […]
Chhath Puja, 8 November 2013 (Surya Sashti Vrat)
Today, 8 November 2013 is Chhath Puja. It is one of the famous festivals of Bihar. Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya Bhagavan and is also referred to as Surya Sashti Vrat. The main Chhath Puja is Arghya to the setting Sun (Sanja Arghya) on Friday (8 November 2013) and rising Sun on Saturday (9 […]
Hindus commend White House for Diwali celebration
Hindus have applauded US First Lady Michelle Obama for celebrating Diwali with community members on November five in the White House in Washington DC. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hindu community worldwide felt honored by Michelle Obama’s active participation in Diwali and urged heads of state and their spouses […]
Skanda Sashti 2013 dates (Kanda Sashti 2013)
Skanda Sashti 2013 dates, Kanda Sashti 2013, when Skanda Sashti begins in 2013, when Skanda Sashti ends in 2013? Skanda Sashti, Kanda Shashti, is a six-day festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Aippasi masam. In 2013, Skanda Sashti starts on November 3 and ends on November 8. Tirukalyanam 2013 date is 9 November. Timetable of […]