Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Time, 11 May 2014 (Timing to break fasting of Ekadashi Vrat) is given here. On 10 May 2014, Mohini Ekadashi is observed. And on 11th May 2014, Saturday, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana is observed. Vrata Paaran is breaking the fast of Vrata. Kamada Ekadashi Vrata Paaran Time on 11 May 2014 (Time for Breaking Fast) – 8.58 […]
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Hindus want ‘Yoga Room’ at Sydney’s second airport
Hindus have asked for including “Yoga Room” in the plan for $2.4 billion Sydney’s second international airport, which was recently approved by Australia government. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this new airport in Badgerys Creek should seriously consider providing yoga space for the passengers if it […]
Warangal Bhadrakali Temple Brahmotsavams
Warangal Bhadrakali Temple is a famous Bhadrakali Shakti Peetham. The annual brahmotsavam of Sri Bhadrakali would be held from May 1 to May 11 at the ancient Bhadrakali temple in 2014. It is performed in Vaishakha Masam as per Telugu calendar. Special pujas, spiritual discourses and cultural programmes during the evenings form part of the brahmotsavams. During […]
Hindus urge Singapore PM Lee to end housing discrimination
Hindus have urged Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Tony Tan Keng Yam to put an end to blatant discrimination reportedly prevalent in the rental housing market of Singapore. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that rental listings saying “no Indians” should not be acceptable in […]
Sri Shankara Jayanti at Sringeri Sharada Peetham (Sringeri Mutt)
The Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji will be observing Shankara Jayanti 2022 at Sringeri from 2 May to 7 May. The event shall conclude with the Grand finale of the Rathotsava of Sri Adi Shankara-Bhagavatpadacharya. During the five day grand festivity, Mahanyasa-purvaka Shatarudrabhishekam will be performed along with Parayana of the Veda, Prasthanatraya […]
Today – Akshaya Tritiya, 2 May 2014
Today, 2 May 2014 is Akshaya Tritiya / Akha Teej, Aksha Thadiya, Akshaya Thadige, Akshaya Trithiyai. Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh Month as per Purnimant and Amavasyant Calendars followed in North India, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In 2014, Akshaya Tritiya falls in Chithirai Masam of Tamil Calendar, Meda Masam of […]
Hindus say minority rights ignored in Kenya’s new polygamy law
Hindus have stressed that feelings and rights of minorities were not kept in mind when Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta signed Kenya’s marriage bill into law on April 29, which legalized polygamy. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that polygamy was not practiced in contemporary Hindu society. Marriage was […]
University of Nevada holds unique Hindu Baccalaureate Service
Unique, one of a kind baccalaureate service in the world, was held at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in USA on April 27 evening. “Seventh Annual Hindu Baccalaureate Service of UNR (Dikshant Utsav)” blessed the graduating class in the traditional Hindu style, complete with applying tilak (religious mark) on the foreheads of graduates, participatory reading of […]
Kumbhabhishekas, Yagas around Sringeri in April 2014
In April 2014, the Jagadguru Mahaswamiji took half a day short tours around Sringeri for performing Kumbhabhisheka and gracing the Poournahuti of Rudra and Chandi Homas conducted on special occasions. On 13th April 2014, the Jagadguru performed the PunaH pratishtha Kumbhabhisheka in the Ishwara temple, maintained by the Peetham at Shunya near Menase. On 18th […]
City of Houston funds exhibition showing Hindu Gods
Asia Society Texas Center in Houston is depicting Hindu gods and goddesses in an exhibition entitled “Transcendent Deities of India”, from May two to September 14. It includes nearly 60 images; including Vishnu, Sarasvati, Laxmi and Shiva; in drawings, digital works, photographs and modern chromolithographs; which will be on view in the Louisa Stude Sarofim […]
Shani Pradosh, 26 April 2014
26 April 2014 is Shani Pradosh Vrat, Pradosha Vrata on Saturday. Shani Pradosh is the highly meritorious Pradosh Vrat. This is the second Pradosha Vrata in Jaya Nama Samvatsara (2014-2015 Hindu Year). As per Tamil calendar, it is the first Pradosha Vrata in Jaya Nama Samvatsara. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month in North Indian Hindi calendars […]
Hindu Temple opening in Central Illinois in June 2014
Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal in Illinois (USA), which held three-day unique grand-opening ceremony ending April 20, will reportedly open its doors to the public in June next. Grand-opening ceremonies reportedly included poojas, homams, aarathis, jaladhivasm rakshabandhans, mantra chanting, lectures, 108 kalasa abhishekam, etc. The Mission of this Temple; idea of which was floated around 36 […]
Declare Sabarimala a National Pilgrim centre
Plea to declare Sabarimala a National Pilgrim centre – Making a strong pitch to declare the hill shrine of Sabarimala a National Pilgrim centre, an organisation of devotees from the southern states demanded better facilities and hygienic conditions for the around four crore devotees visiting the temple annually. Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam (SASS) today alleged […]
Hindu mantras open California’s Reedley City Council 1st time in 100 years
Reedley City Council in California (USA), which celebrated 100th anniversary of its incorporation in 2013, had its first historic Hindu invocation on April 22 evening, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the opening prayer from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the […]
Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Serious orders from Supreme Court
Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Serious orders from Supreme Court – The controversy surrounding the alleged mismanagement of Kerala’s famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple on Wednesday evoked sharp reaction from the Supreme Court, which said there are certain “disturbing features” and “extremely serious” issues which require immediate redressal. “There are certain disturbing features. Few things are really disturbing […]
IRCTC Special trains to Shirdi, Vaishno Devi from Lucknow
IRCTC Special trains to Shirdi, Vaishno Devi from Lucknow – The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will run special trains for pilgrims this summer. Special trains will be available for Shirdi and Vaishno Devi in May. Passengers can board trains from Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi and Sultanpur. Shirdi trips will be available between May […]
Obama included ‘Hindus’ in Easter greetings, Hindus laud
Hindus world over have applauded American President Barack Obama for including “Hindus” in his “Easter and Passover Greetings” address on April 19. Obama said in this address, “The common thread of humanity that connects us all – not just Christians and Jews, but Muslims and Hindus and Sikhs – is our shared commitment to love […]
Panchak in April 2014
Panchak is a combination of five Nakshatras in Hindu month: Dhanista, Shatabhisha, Purva bhadrapada, Uttara bhadrapada & Revathi Nakshatras. In April 2014, Panchak begins on April 24 and ends on April 28. In April 2014, Panchak starts at 2.22 AM on 24 April and ends at 9.21 AM on 28 April. April 24, 2014 – […]
18 April 2014, Sankatahara Chaturthi
Today, 18 April 2014 is Sankatahara Chaturthi. This Sankashti Chaturthi falls in Vaishakh Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Chaitra Month according to Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars. This Sankashti falls in Chithirai Masam in Tamil calendar, Meda Masam in Malayalam calendar and Boishakh Month in Bengali calendar. The Sankashti Chaturthi […]
Unique Hindu Baccalaureate Service enters 7th year at University of Nevada
One of its kind in the world, Hindu Baccalaureate Service (Dikshant Utsav) marks seventh year on April 27 at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR). Organized by Universal Society of Hinduism (USOH) in collaboration with UNR Diverse Organization of South Asians, it will bless the graduating class in the traditional Hindu style, complete with applying tilak (religious […]