Hindus have applauded Kazakhstan for planning “5th World Religious Congress”, reportedly convening in capital Astana on June 10-11, 2015. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Kazakhstan President Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev and Kazakhstan Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for reported plans to bring together world religious leaders, politicians and international […]
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Hindus critical of Westerfeld’s novel “Afterworlds”
Hindus are critical of bestselling author Scott Westerfeld’s new novel “Afterworlds”, arguing that it trivializes the Hindu god of death Yamraj (Yama). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that although “Afterworlds” was a work of fiction; but reimagining Hindu scriptures, deities and concepts for mercantile greed or other […]
Lalita Panchami, 29 September 2014
Today, 29 September 2014 is Lalitha Panchami, fifth day of Navratri Durga Puja. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Mata Lalitha Devi (Lalitha Tripura Sundari), a powerful manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. Goddess Lalita Devi is a form of Goddess Shakti incarnated to demolish the demon – Bhandasura. Bhandasura was a demon created from the ashes of […]
Anti-Hindu vandalism in Virginia, Christian-Buddhist-Jewish leaders condemn
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Christian-Buddhist-Jewish leaders have come out to the support of Hindus of Loudoun County (Virginia) who have reportedly experienced anti-Hindu vandalism in the last three months. Reverend Richard L. Smith, a United Church of Christ pastor in Nevada, in a statement today, said: It is especially sad to see such expressions […]
Barbie depicted as goddess Kali, Hindus upset
Hindus are upset with an upcoming art show opening in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on October 11 depicting iconic Barbie doll as their goddess Kali, calling it highly inappropriate. Titled “Barbie, The Plastic Religion”, this exhibition plans to include 33 dolls of various religious figures produced by two Argentinean artists Marianela Perelli and Pool Paolini. Distinguished […]
Navratri 2014 Calendar with Nine Colours
Navratri 2014 Calendar with Nine Colours, 2014 Navratri colours.. Navratri, the most celebrated Hindu festival, will begin on September 25 and will continue till October 3. Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana) marks the beginning and Devi Balidaan marks the end of Navratri. Nine aspects of Durga (Navadurga / Navadevi) are worshipped in many places of India. In Gujarat, […]
New Delhi – Shirdi Special Trains for Durga Puja, Diwali 2014
New Delhi – Shirdi Special Trains for Durga Puja, Diwali 2014.. Railways has decided to introduce premium and special trains to ease the festive rush during Diwali and Durga Pooja, a railways spokesman said on Tuesday. Among these are train nos 04406/04405 New Delhi-Shirdi-New Delhi premium superfast weekly special that will run from September 24 […]
Major Writers Festival in Indonesia to honor Hindu goddess Saraswati
The 11th Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, said to be Southeast Asia’s most renowned literary and cultural event, being held from October 1-5 in Bali (Indonesia), will honor Hindu goddess Saraswati. About 150 “literary stars” from over 25 countries are reportedly participating in this Festival, whose objective talks about the “spirit of cross-cultural understanding”. Project […]
Eastern Railway Special Trains for Durga Puja from Kolkata to Mumbai, Delhi, New Jalpaiguri & Guwahati
Eastern Railway Special Trains for Durga Puja from Kolkata to Mumbai, Delhi, New Jalpaiguri & Guwahati in 2014… Eastern Railway on Tuesday announced 222 special trains to be run during the Durga Puja festival and said that emphasis would be given on tight security arrangements and cleanliness factors. “The train services include premium, express and […]
Cow Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, USA
There is a “Cow Sanctuary” in Bangor (Pennsylvania). Known as Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary, whose tagline is “Promoting Love and Compassion for All”, it reportedly “rescues” cows and provides safe and nurturing haven and a free and loving environment to them. Many people celebrate their special events here by feeding cows and find sanctuary a “deeply […]
Mormon University helps find your favorite Hindu god
The Museum of Art of Mormon-run Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo (Utah) has launched a “quiz” on its website which finds your Hindu ishta-devata (favorite deity) after nine multiple-choice questions. After one goes through questions asking one’s personality traits and paintings of Hindu deities like Krishna, Shiva, Rama; it “calculates” and tells your favorite […]
Pradosh Vrat, 21 September 2014
21 September 2014 is Pradosha Vrata. It falls on Sunday (Bhanu Pradosh Vrata). This Pradosh vrat falls during Pitru Paksha (Mahalaya Paksha). Pradosh Vrat of 21 September 2014 falls in… Hindi Month (North Indian calendar) – Ashwin Month, Telugu Month – Bhadrapada Masam, Kannada Month – Bhadrapada Masa, Marathi Month – Bhadrapad Maas, Gujarati Month – Bhadra Maas, Tamil Panjangam – Purattasi Masam, Malayalam Month – Kanni Masam, Bengali Panjika – Aashin Month, […]
Ahmedabad – Katra Special Trains in October 2014
Ahmedabad – Katra Special Trains in October 2014.. Keeping the upcoming festive season in mind, Indian Railways will run 18 services of Super Fast Special Train from Ahmedabad to Katra, the base camp of Vaishno Devi shrine, in the month of October. Western Railway is going to run 18 services of bi-weekly Superfast Premium Special […]
Indira Ekadashi, 19 September 2014
19 September 2014 is Indira Ekadashi. It falls on the eleventh day in Krishna Paksha. Indira Ekadashi is observed in… Hindi Month (North Indian calendar) – Ashwin Month, Telugu Month – Bhadrapada Masam, Kannada Month – Bhadrapada Masa, Marathi Month – Bhadrapad Maas, Gujarati Month – Bhadra Maas, Tamil Panjangam – Purattasi Masam, Malayalam Month – Kanni Masam, Bengali Panjika – Aashin Month, Nepali Patro – Asoj Month. Indira Ekadashi Vrat Katha (story) […]
IRCTC Sukhmangalam Yatra Ex- Bangalore to Bijapur, Solapur, Pandharpur, Aurangabad, Shirdi, Badami, Hampi
IRCTC has introduced Sukhmangalam Yatra Ex- Bangalore to Bijapur, Solapur, Pandharpur, Aurangabad, Shirdi, Badami, Hampi.. This Express train will cover all the temples (holy places) mentioned above. Sukhmangalam Yatra is dated for 25 October 2014. This is a tourist train which covers number of parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra. TOUR ITINERARY: Bijapur, Solapur, Pandharpur, Aurangabad, […]
Special Trains, Vindhyachal Vanavasini Navratra Mela 2014
Special Trains for Vindhyachal Vanavasini Navratra Mela 2014…. In view of Navratra Mela to be organised from September 25 to October 8, North Central Railway has decided to make comprehensive arrangements at Vindhyachal station, abode of Vindhyavasini Devi. People from all over the country visit this religious place to pay obeisance at the shrine. In […]
Puja Special Trains: Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Howrah, Chennai
Puja Special Trains for Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Howrah, Chennai, Sambalpur, Yesvantpur will be run by the Railways in September, October, November 2014. East Coast Railway to run special trains during Dussehra Holidays from Odisha to other cities of India. In view of heavy rush during Dussehra Holidays and to avoid rush in different regular trains towards […]
Sambalpur-Yesvantpur Special Trains for Dussehra, Diwali
Sambalpur-Yesvantpur Special Trains for Dussehra, Diwali 2014 in September, October, November & December 2014. In order to clear extra rush of passengers during Dussera & Diwali, the run of Weekly Special Trains between Sambalpur – Yesvantpur is extended for some more trips as per the following schedule:- Train No. 08301 Sambalpur-Yesvantpur Weekly Special Train will […]
Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Special Trains for Dasara, Diwali
Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Special Trains for Dasara, Diwali 2014 in September, October, November & December 2014. In order to clear extra rush of passengers during Dussera & Diwali, the run of Weekly Special Trains between Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam is extended for some more trips as per the following schedule:- Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Weekly Special Trains (26 services): Train No. […]
Secunderabad, Vizag, Santragachhi Special Trains
Secunderabad, Vizag, Santragachhi Special Trains for Navratri & Durga Puja 2014… The railways has decided to run a pair of premium superfast express train for one trip between Secunderabad and Santragachhi in order to clear the passenger rush. The train number 02704 Secunderabad-Santragachhi Premium Express will leave Secunderabad on September 26 at 7.30 am, reaching […]