New York (USA) based “Mara Hoffman” has removed swimwear carrying image of Hindu Lord Ganesh from its website within 24 hours after Hindus protested, calling it inappropriate. Product search with “Ganesh” on its website returned no results this evening. “Neiman Marcus” and Amazon.com, who also carried “Mara Hoffman” swimwear with Lord Ganesh image, also seem […]
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Upset Hindus urge “Mara Hoffman” to withdraw Lord Ganesh swimwear
Upset Hindus have urged for the immediate recalling of swimwear carrying image of Lord Ganesh designed by New York (USA) based “Mara Hoffman”, calling it inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples […]
Kedarnath Temple to reopen on 4 May 2014
Kedarnath Temple to reopen on 4 May 2014, two days after Akshaya Tritiya. The sacred portals of the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath will be thrown open for devotees on May 4 after a six month closure during winter when the area remains snowbound. The gates of the famed temple dedicated to Lord Shiva will be […]
Holi Special Trains from Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow
Holi special trains from Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow.. In order to tackle Holi rush, the railway administration would run many special trains. A special train will ply between Mumbai CST and Patna, another will ply between Mumbai CST and Varanasi while the third AC special train will run between Mumbai LTT and Lucknow. Train number 1053/1054 […]
Bingo hall to be converted to Hindu Temple in Pennsylvania
Allentown, Pennsylvania’s third most populous city, will have a Hindu temple in the near future. A former bingo hall near city airport is to be converted to a Hindu temple by International Swaminarayan Satsang Organisation (ISSO). Reports suggest that this temple complex, which includes worship and meeting areas and priest’s quarter, is expected to be […]
Grand Hindu Temple coming up in Charlotte, USA
A new $3.2 million Hindu temple is coming up in Charlotte (North Carolina, USA), which is hoped to be ready by early 2015. According to reports, it is being built in about 20,000 square feet in a campus of 19.5 acres at the same site as existing Hindu Center of Charlotte (HCC) building, and its […]
Holi Special Train to Delhi
The North Central Railway has decided to run a number of special trains to cater to passenger rush during Holi 2014. A special train will also be run between Allahabad and Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal). The train (4117/4118) will depart from Allahabad at 11:45 pm and reach Delhi at 9:45 am via Fatehpur, Kanpur, Etawah, […]
$1.5 million Hindu temple planned in Tampa
A $1.5 million and 10,600 square feet Hindu temple has been planned for Tampa (Florida, USA), which hopes to complete construction in 24 months. Existing Sanatan Mandir in about 4,000 square feet, whose history goes back to 1989 and which has been a Jewish synagogue, will be reportedly remodeled into a Community Hall when the […]
Hindus welcome Saudi move to protect Indonesian maids’ rights
Hindus have welcomed reported Saudi Arabia moves to protect the rights of Indonesian maids. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it as a “step in the right direction” for the desert kingdom, although long overdue. Zed further urged Saudi Arabia to similarly protect the rights of all maids […]
Holi 2014 special trains for Karmali, Mumbai, Madgaon, Dadar, Sawantwadi
Holi 2014 special trains for Karmali, Mumbai, Madgaon, Dadar, Sawantwadi… Konkan Railway will run special trains for Holi festival starting March 13. The trains are: Train no. 01001 / 01002 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) – Karmali – LTT (AC) Reserved special train . This train will depart from LTT on March 13 and 20 at […]
Hindus welcome 1st woman editor-in-chief of Saudi Arabia newspaper
Hindus have welcomed naming of a woman editor-in-chief of a Saudi Arabia daily newspaper for the first time. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it as a “step in the right direction” for the desert kingdom. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, further described it […]
Designated ‘Hindu prayer room’ sought in all US universities
Hindus have urged for a permanent and dedicated prayer room at all the university campuses in United States of America (USA). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that US universities, both public and private, should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall […]
Angarika Chaturthi, 18 February 2014 (Sankashti Chaturthi)
Today, Angarika Chaturthi, 18 February 2014 (Sankashti Chaturthi). This Sankashtahara Chaturthi falls on Tuesday and referred to as Angarika Chaturthi.. The Angarika Chaturthi in February 2014 corresponds with Magh Krishna Chaturthi in Marathi, Telugu, Gujarati and Kannada calendars and Falgun Krishna Chaturthi in North Indian calendars. Angarika Chaturthi Moonrise Timings 18 February 2014 Daily Panchangam, 18 […]
Sankashti Chaturthi February 2014, Sankatahara Ganapathi Chaturthi in February 2014
Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankatahara Ganapathi Chaturthi, the auspicious Ganesha vrata, is observed on Krishna Paksha (Vad paksha / Bahula paksha) in every month. Sankashti Chaturthi February 2014 date is February 18, Tuesday. The Chandroday (moonrise) time on Sankashti is 9.28 pm. In all places of South Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & […]
Purnima, 14 February 2014
Today, 14 February 2014 is Purnima (Magha Purnima). Magha Purnima is also known as Maha Maghi. Purnima February 2014 Timings Purnima begins on 14 February at 3.09 AM and ends at 5.22 AM on 15 February. Magh Purnima is also celebrated as Guru Ravidas Jayanti in North Indian states. Magha Snan culminates on this day. […]
Swami Ramcharanji Janma Divas (Swami Ramcharan Jayanti)
Swami Ramcharanji Janma Divas (Swami Ramcharan Jayanti) is the birth anniversary of Sri Swami Ramcharanji, a Hindu saint and the founder of ‘Ramsnehi Sampradaya’. In 2014, Swami Ramcharan Jayanti date is February 13. It falls on the fourteenth day of bright half of Magha Month (Magh Shukla Chaturdashi). Ramsnehi Sampradaya is a unique religious tradition […]
Hindu students still struggling for prayer space at Brandeis University
Hindus have asked for a permanent prayer room at Brandeis University (BU) in Waltham (Massachusetts, USA). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that BU should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall for rituals, quiet reflection, festivals and spiritual exercise, which would […]
Pradosh Vrat, 12 February 2014
12 February 2014 is Pradosh Vrat. Budha Pradosh on 12 February 2014 falls in Shukla Paksha of Magha month as per Kannada, Telugu, Marathi and Gujarati calendar. And it falls in Thai Masam in Tamil calendar, Makaram Masam of Malayalam calendar and Maagh Month in Bengali calendar. The best time to perform Pradosh puja is […]
28 January 2026, Sammakka Sarakka Jathara begins in Medaram (Warangal)
28 January 2026, Sammakka Sarakka Jathara begins in Medaram in Tadvai mandal of Warangal in Telangana region of South Indian state Telangana. This largest tribal fair in the world begins with ‘Saralamma Raaka’ on 28 January 2026 and ends with ‘Sammakka and Sarakka Vanapravesham’ on 31 January. Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is celebrated during Magha Purnima, […]
Sammakka Sarakka Jathara 2014, Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jathara
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara, also known as Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jatara, is the largest tribal fair in the world. In 2014, Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jathara dates are – Jatara starts on February 12 and ends on February 15. It is celebrated at Medaram village near Yeturu Nagaram of Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh. It is held once […]