Today, 11 February 2014 is Bhishma Dwadashi. Bhishma Dwadashi is an auspicious Dwadasi vrata observed on Shukla Paksha dwadasi in Magh month. It marks the end of Bhishma Panchak Vrata which begins on Bhishma Ashtami (But most devotees observe Bhishma Panchakam from Bhishma Ekadashi to Magha Purnima). Devotees who have started their Ekadashi vrata would break […]
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Hindus urge Anheuser-Bush to change name of popular ‘Brahma’ beer
Upset Hindus have urged Leuven (Belgium) headquartered leading global brewer Anheuser-Bush InBev to change the name of its popular “Brahma” 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 […]
No Diwali holiday in New Jersey schools, Hindus disappointed
Hindu community feels heartbroken as only two public school districts in New Jersey (USA) out of total over 600 have declared Diwali as a school holiday despite all out efforts by them. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with Hindu pupils and their […]
Bhishma Ekadashi, 10 February 2014 (Jaya Ekadashi)
Today, 10 February 2014 is Bhishma Ekadashi, Jaya Ekadashi, Bhaumi Ekadashi, Bhaimi Ekadashi. It is observed on Shukla Ekadasi in Magh month or Magha masam. It is an auspicious occasion, also considered as the birthday of Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram (Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra Jayanti). Vishnu Sahasranama stotram was revealed to Pandavas by Bhishma. While on the […]
Bhishma Ekadashi 2014
Bhishma Ekadashi is an auspicious day to observe Ekadashi Vrat. Some devotees begin their Ekadashi Vrat on Bhishma Ekadasi and observe the vrat for one year. In 2014, Bhishma Ekadashi date is February 10, Monday. Bhishma Ekadashi is also known as Jaya Ekadashi and Bhaumi Ekadashi (Bhaimi Ekadasi). Bhaumi Ekadashi vrat is celebrated with utmost […]
Ratha Saptami, 6 February 2014
Today, 6 February 2014 is Ratha Saptami, Vidhan Saptami, Achala Saptami, Bhanu Saptami, Arogya Saptami, Surya Jayanti, Vaivasvata Manvadi, Surya Chandra Vrata, Martand Tirthyatra, TTD (Tirumala Tirupati) Ardha Brahmotsavam. Ratha Saptami is observed on the seventh day (Saptami) in Shukla Paksha (bright half) of Magha Month. Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Brahmotsavam is being held during Ratha […]
Indo-Americans hail Satya Nadella’s appointment as Microsoft CEO
Indo-Americans have hailed the appointment of Hyderabad (India) born 46-year-old Satya Nadella as the third Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of world’s largest software firm Microsoft Corporation. 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 appointment. A “smart choice”, Zed […]
No Diwali holiday in New York City schools, Hindus feel abandoned
Hindu community is heartbroken over New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio not declaring Diwali as a school holiday despite all out efforts by them. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with Hindu pupils and their families as they would have to attend […]
Athirudra Sahitha Aayutha Chandi Yagam in Hyderabad in February 2014
Athirudra Sahitha Aayutha Chandi Yagam will be held in Hyderabad from February 12 to 24 February. According to Sripeetadhipathi Sri Paripurnananda Saraswati Swamiji, the main purpose of this Yagam is Vishwa Kalyanam (universal peace and integrity). This Yagam is performed under the guidance of Brahmasri Yanamandra Venugopala Shastri and more than 500 Vedic Ruthwiks will […]
Ganesh Jayanti, 3 February 2014
Today, 3 February 2014 is Ganesh Jayanti, Varad Chaturthi, Tilkut Chaturthi, Tilkund Chaturthi, Vinayak Chaturthi, Maghi Ganesh Chaturthi. It falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in Magh Month. Ganesh Jayanti is believed as the birth day of Lord Ganesha. It is popularly observed in Maharashtra and some other western parts of India. The legend or the […]
Samashti Upanayanam at Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in February 2014
Samashti Upanayanam at Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam in February 2014, Samuhika Upanayanam in Kanchipuram Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.. With the Blessings of Their Holinesses Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji and Pujyashri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamiji, Samashti Upanayanam is organised every year at Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Sankara Math, No.1, Salai St., Kanchipuram. This year, the Samashti […]
Shashti Viratham February 2014
Sashti, Sashti Viratham in February 2014 is an auspicious one as it falls in Thai Masam (Thai month) in Tamil calendar. Sashti February 2014 date is January 5, Wednesday. Sashti is a viratham dedicated to Lord Muruga, observed on sixth day in Shukla Paksha of each Hindu month. In many Murugan Temples, Thaipusam celebrations start on this sashti […]
Hindus heartbroken over no Diwali holiday in Millburn schools
Hindu community is heartbroken over Millburn Township School District in New Jersey (USA) not including Diwali as a school holiday in its 2014-2015 school calendar despite all out efforts by them. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with Hindu pupils and their families […]
Amavasya, 30 January 2014
Today, 30 January 2014 is Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya, Magha Amavasya, Pausha Amavasya). This Amavasya is also observed as Mauna Vrat in North Indian places. This Amavasya is referred to as Magh Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. Mauna Amavasya coincides with Paush Amavasya in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra. This Amavasya is considered a […]
Designated Hindu prayer room sought in all Australian universities
Hindus have asked for a permanent and dedicated prayer room at all the university campuses in Australia. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Australian universities, both public and private, should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall for rituals, quiet reflection, […]
Supermoon on 31 January 2014
Supermoon on 31 January 2014 – the second of the five supermoons of 2014 would be visible on Friday, an organization working for popularizing astronomy said here Tuesday. Space Foundation said the first supermoon of 2014 appeared Jan 1 – making January the single calendar month with two supermoons until January 2018. Friday’s supermoon would […]
Masa Shivaratri January 2014
Masa Shivaratri is an auspicious day to perform Shiva Puja. In January 2014, Masa Shivaratri date is January 29, Wednesday. Monthly Shivaratri falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, a day prior to Amavasya or No Moon. This Masa Shivaratri falls in Magha Month in North Indian Hindi calendars, Paush Month in Amavasyant calendars of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra […]
Shattila Ekadashi, 25 January 2025 (Tilda Ekadashi)
25 January 2025 is Shattila Ekadashi, Tilda Ekadasi. It falls on Krishna Paksha Ekadasi in Magh Month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Pousha month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams. Shattila Ekadasi 2025 begins at 7.25 PM IST on 24 January and will end at 8.31 PM IST on 25th January […]
Zed asks Bieber to publicly apologize
Celebrities like musician Justin Bieber should display highest level of responsibility in everything they did as millions of teens and tweens worldwide emulated them, distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) today. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement, said that Bieber should publicly apologize to his fans […]
Kalashtami, 24 January 2014
24 January 2014 is Kalashtami. Also known as Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami 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 24 January 2014 falls in Paush Month […]