City Council of Portsmouth, established in 1752, will open with Hindu prayers on June 24 reportedly for the first time. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred […]
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Super Moon, 13 June 2014 (Jyeshta Purnima)
Super Moon of 13 June 2014 (Jyeshta Purnima) is the biggest Moon in recent years. The full moon on Friday the 13th is a rarity. This Purnima hasn’t happened since October 2000. The Super Moon like 13th June won’t happen until August 2049, almost for 35 years. It’s technically happening just after midnight – on […]
Hindus urge new Southern Baptist Convention President to promote dialogue
Congratulating Reverend Ronnie Floyd on his election as the President of Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) on June 10 in Baltimore (USA), Hindus hope that he would promote interfaith dialogue in USA and the world. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, hoped that SBC under Reverend Floyd would work for […]
‘Hanuman’ beer withdrawn in Colorado within hours of Hindu protest
Odd13 Brewing, Inc., of Lafayette (Colorado, USA) reportedly withdrew “Hanuman” beer within hours of the first Hindu protest. On the brewery’s website, all the references to Hanuman have been removed. Single Hop IPA seems to have taken the place on the website where “Hanuman” beer once existed. Single Hop Australian Summer shows up where once […]
Hanuman beer in Colorado, Hindus urge to withdraw it
Upset Hindus have urged Lafayette (Colorado, USA) based Odd13 Brewing, Inc., to apologize and withdraw its “Hanuman” 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 okay as it […]
Guru Transit 2014 Exact date, Time of Jupiter Transit to Cancer Sign (Karka Rashi)
What is the Guru Transit 2014 Exact date, Timings of Jupiter Transit to Cancer Sign (Karka Rashi)? Guru Peyarchi (Jupiter Transit) will be taking place on 19 June 2014 at 9.00 AM as per some Tamil calendars and South Indian calendars. It is differs as per the Panchangams like Thirukkanitha Panjangam, Suddha Vaakkiya Panjangam, Drik Siddhantha […]
10 June 2014, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Timings
Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Timings, 10 June 2014 (Time to break fasting of Ekadashi Vrata) is given here. On 9 June 2014, Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava Ekadashi, Bhimasena Ekadashi) is observed. And on 10th June 2014, Tuesday, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana is observed. Vrata Paaran is breaking the fast of Vrata. Apara Ekadashi Vrata Paaran Time on 10th June 2014 (Time for Breaking Fast) – 5.40 AM […]
Nirjala Ekadashi, 18 June 2024
18 June 2024 is Nirjala Ekadashi. It falls on Ekadashi in Shukla Paksha of Jyeshta Month as per Hindu calendar. Amongst all the twenty four Ekadashi as per the Hindu traditional calendar, Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat is considered much beneficial and most powerful. Read about the importance of Nirjala Ekadashi.. In 2024, it falls in Aani […]
Maryland’s Frederick having 1st Hindu prayer in 197 years
Board of Aldermen of Frederick, second-largest city of Maryland (USA) founded in 1745 and incorporated in 1817, will open with Hindu prayers on June 19 reportedly for the first time. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board of Aldermen. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read […]
South Africa to host ‘World Hindu Economic Forum’
“World Hindu Economic Forum 2014” will be held in Durban on July 19-20. Four hundred delegates from all over the world representing various sectors of industry and business are expected to attend this Forum, whose primary theme is “Making Africa Prosperous”. Various topics to be discussed at this Forum include business networking, business strategy, Hindu […]
Newark Municipal Council to open with Hindu mantras
Municipal Council of Newark, largest city of New Jersey (USA) founded in 1666, will open with Hindu prayers on June 18, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Municipal Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of […]
Jamai Sashthi, 4 June 2014
Today, 4 June 2014 is Jamai Sashthi in Bengal. It is a festival dedicated to son-in-laws. Son-in-laws are welcomed to their mother-in-law’s house and offered special recipes, new clothes and other home appliances. Jamai Sasthi is one of the most awaited festival among Bengalis. Lavish arrangements are made and the occasion is celebrated with great pomp. […]
Hindu Temple in East Malaysia holding 3rd Mahakumbhabhishekham
Five-day auspicious and elaborate Mahakumbhabhishekham (consecration) ceremony at Sri Pasupathinath Temple in Bukit Padang neighborhood of Sabah’s capital Kota Kinabalu in East Malaysia will reportedly conclude on June eight. It will be its third Mahakumbhabhishekham, which is held every 12 years. It will include five days of rituals by a team of 15 priests starting […]
Hindus worldwide back demand for Diwali as public holiday in UK
World Hindus have supported the demand for Diwali as a public/bank holiday in United Kingdom (UK). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with UK Hindu community as they had to be at work/school on their most popular festival while there were public/bank holidays […]
Shivalinga installed at British Army Infantry Training Centre
Shivalinga has reportedly been installed at Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Catterick in England, said to be the largest British Army garrison in the world. According to reports, Brigadier David Maddan was present during the ceremony to install this Shivalinga, which was designed in India. ITC Catterick has a Pandit and houses a Hindu Temple, where […]
Masik Kalashtami, 19 June 2014
19 June 2014 is Kalashtami Pujan. Kalashtami Vrat falls on Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of every Hindu month. Kalashtami is an auspicious day for the devotees of Lord Kalabhairava (a manifestation of Lord Shiva) who observe fasting on this day. Kalashtami of 19 June 2014 falls in Jyeshta Month as per Amavasyant calendars and in […]
Reedley in California becomes 11th US city to declare Oct 25 as “Rajan Zed Day”
City of Reedley in California has become the 11th city in USA to declare October 25 as “Rajan Zed Day” after distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism. Cities of Hartford (Connecticut), Taylorsville (Utah), Madera (California), Sparks (Nevada), Chowchilla (California), Sanger (California), Exeter (California), Tulare (California), Santee (California) and […]
Hindus urge Google Lunar Xprize competitors to carry Rig-Veda to moon
Hindus are urging teams competing for Google Lunar Xprize to carry Rig-Veda, world’s oldest religious text in continued use, to the moon. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that sacred Rig-Veda, a revealed text of divine origin, was a universal treasure and it was highly important to preserve […]
Hindu Temple of Tristates to start construction in summer in New York’s White Plains
Hindu Temple of Tristates in White Plains (New York), which has been approved by the City Council, plans to begin construction in summer, reports suggest. It has been reportedly conducting monthly prayers, festivals and community events in Royal Palace; an award-winning Indian restaurant which claims to blend “fragrant, pungent, and warm spices from all over […]
Ganga Dussehra begins, 29 May 2014
On 29 May 2014, Ganga Dussehra begins. Ganga Dussehra is a ten-day festival dedicated to Goddess Ganga Mata (The River Goddess of Ganga). This festival is celebrated for 10 days and ends on Shukla Dasami in Jyeshta month (May-June). In 2014, Ganga Dussehra Ganga Puja dates – Ganga Dasara begins on May 29 and ends on June […]