Nevada faith leaders belonging to various religions and denominations are gathering in Sparks on February one for an afternoon of prayers urging for divine intervention in view of persistent drought conditions in Western USA. Distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is coordinating this Nevada Multi-faith Drought Relief Prayers Service, states that leaders of Christian (various […]
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Hindus want prayer-room at Brandeis University
Hindus have asked for a permanent prayer room at Brandeis University (BU) in Waltham (Massachusetts, USA). 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 help in […]
Amazon.com removes Lord Ganesha pants after Hindus protest
Amazon.com, world’s largest online retailer headquartered in Seattle (USA), has removed the pants carrying image of Lord Ganesha from its website after Hindus protested. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, thanked Amazon.com for understanding the concerns of Hindu community, which thought Lord Ganesha’s image on […]
Martin Luther King Interfaith Service launched with Sanskrit mantras in Nevada
Interfaith Community Memorial Service for civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Reno (Nevada, USA) on January 19 began with Sanskrit mantras. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Hindu scriptures—Rig-Veda, Brahadaranyakopanishad, Bhagavad-Gita, Taittiriya Upanishad—reading in Sanskrit and then translating into English. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society […]
Guruti Pooja ends Sabarimala Mandalam 2014
Sabarimala’s two-month long annual Mandalam Makaravilakku pilgrimage has concluded with Guruti Pooja performed at the Malikappuram Devi Temple on 19 January 2014. There was huge crowd of devotees who had visited the Sabarimala Temple even on Sunday too. Vilakkinezhunellippu, the five-day ceremonial procession from Malikappuram Devi Temple in the last lap of the Makaravilakku festival, […]
Social hostilities & government restrictions on Hinduism should end
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged end to social hostilities and government restrictions on Hinduism in various countries of the world. According to a new study by the Washington DC (USA) based Pew Research Center on “global restrictions on religion”, published on January 14, Hindus were harassed and intimidated by governments or social groups […]
Sankashti Moonrise, 19 January 2014 (Chandrodayam)
Here are timings of 19 January 2014 Sankashti Chaturthi moonrise, Chandrodayam in all Indian cities as per Indian Standard Time. Sankashti chaturthi in January 2014 Moonrise timing or Chandrodaya time in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Delhi, Lucknow, Nathdwara, Jaipur, Varanasi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore, Hyderabad, Nashik, Solapur, and many more is given here. The date of Sankashti […]
Sankashti Chaturthi, 19 January 2014 (Today)
19 January 2014, Today is Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankat Chaturthi, Sankashta Hara Vinayaka Chaturthi). This Sankashti Chaturthi falls in Magh month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada and Telugu panchangams, Sankat Chavithi of January 2014 falls in Poush month. This Sankashti Chaturthi falls in Thai Masam of Tamil calendar, Makaram Month of Malayalam calendar […]
Thiruvannamalai Girivalam 2014 dates
Girivalam is a ritualistic procedure of Giri Pradakshina, circumambulation of a sacred place. Usually, the term ‘Girivalam’ is pointed at Thiruvannamalai Giri Pradakshinam. Thiruvannamalai has the popular Shiva Temple, Arunachaleshwarar Kovil. Thiruvannamalai Girivalam begins in 2014 with Thai Pournami (Pushya Pournami – Velthuvavu in Makara Masam) on January 15th. Here is the list of Thiruvannamalai […]
Purnima, 15|16 January 2014
15|16 January 2014 is Purnima Vrat (Paush Purnima). Most of the devotees observe Purnima on 16 January than 15th as Purnima prevails during Sunrise on 16th only. It is also known as Shakambari Purnima or Shakambari Jayanti. Magh Snan begins on Poush Pournima day in North India. Pushyabhishek Yatra is one of the popular rituals […]
Mattu Pongal, Kanuma, 15 January 2014
Today, 15 January 2014 is Mattu Pongal, Kanuma. Mattu Pongal is the third day of Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu and Kanuma is the third festival of Makara Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh. It commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over Indra. Indra tried to destroy the Gokulam without knowing that Krishna is one of the […]
Gurupushyamrut 2014, Gurupushyamrut Yoga in 2014
Gurupushyamrut Yoga or Guru Pushya Nakshatra Yoga is the most auspicious Yoga among all good periods in Hindu Astrology. It falls on Guruvar (Thursday) which coincides with Pushya Nakshatra or Pushyami. In 2014, Guru Pushyamrit Yoga comes for 5 times. It is an important auspicious muhurat (Shubh muhurat). It is auspicious for house warming ceremonies […]
14 January 2014, Makara Sankranti, Thai Pongal, Magh Bihu, Makaravilakku at Sabarimala
Today, 14 January 2014 is Makara Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, & Makaravilakku or Makarajyothi at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn). It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu; Lohri in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and some other North Indian states; as Magh Bihu in Assam. Makara Sankranthi is a biggest festival […]
Albuquerque Public Schools offering yoga (New Mexico, USA)
Hindus have applauded Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) in New Mexico (USA) for reportedly offering yoga in its various schools, and have urged all New Mexico school districts to do the same for their pupils. Calling it a “step in the right direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested […]
ISKCON Bangalore – Vaikunta Ekadashi celebrations 2014
On the auspicious occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi, devotees offer various sevas to Srinivasa Govinda. At 4:00 AM an elaborate abhishekam is performed for the moolavar Deity of Sri Srinivasa Govinda. The utsavar Deities of Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama are offered Kalyanotsava Seva. Devotees who wish to participate in these two sevas can contact Donor Care Center […]
TTD Festivals in January 2014
Here is the list of festivals and religious events have been queued up to be observed in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in January 2014. Vaikunta Ekadashi, Vaikunta Dwadashi and Makara Sankranthi are the important festivals in January 2014 for TTD. January 7, 2014 – Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam January 10, 2014 – Chinna Sattumorai in Sri Tirumala Temple […]
Indo-Americans object to derogatory remarks in Jason Bateman movie
Indo-Americans are upset over stereotyping their community in upcoming Jason Bateman comedy “Bad Words”. Referring to Red Band trailer of the movie, distinguished Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that addressing an Indo-American kid as “Hey Slumdog” and using the words “curry hole” for him smelled of xenophobia and […]
Vastu Days in 2014
For Vastu Pooja, specific muhurat is needed. Auspicious tithi, Nakshatra, day, Lagna, etc.. are essential for Vastu Pooja during Grihapravesh or during any other instance. Vastu Pooja Days 2014, Auspicious Timings Saturday, 25 January 2014 – Shubha Muhurtham = 10.41 AM to 11.17 AM Thursday, 6 March 2014 – Shubha Muhurtham = 10.31 AM to 11.08 AM […]
Special Trains for Makar Sankranti 2014 for Bandra, Patna, Jammu Tawi
Special Trains for Makar Sankranti 2014 for Bandra, Patna, Jammu Tawi – The railway administration has decided to ply two special trains to cater to the heavy rush of passengers. While one will run between Bandra Terminus and Patna, the other train will run between Bandra and Jammu Tawi. Train number 09011/09012 will depart from […]
Nevada Buddhists welcome New Year with ringing bells & Gayatri Mantra
Reno Buddhist Center in Nevada (USA) welcomed the New Year in a unique service at midnight with ringing of bells and recitation of Gayatri Mantra. Matthew Fisher lead the service and talked about “108 Impediments”; while Carole Ann Maupin lead the congregants in the song “Auld Lang Syne”; Shelley Fisher, Cathy Riordan and Matthew Fisher […]