In order to clear the passenger rush, eight trips of a pair of special trains will be run between Kochuveli and Guwahati via Visakhapatnam. The trains will stop at various stations like Kollam, Kayamkulam, Chengannur, etc in both directions. The trains will have 20 coaches, including 11 sleeper class, seven general second class and two […]
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Hindus urge City of Los Angeles to replant George Harrison Memorial Tree soon
Hindus are urging City of Los Angeles to immediately replant the similar pine tree in its Griffith Park in memory of fellow Hindu Beatle George Harrison as the original planted in 2004 reportedly died in June. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to […]
Hindus stand in solidarity with Sikhs commemorating 2012 Wisconsin shooting victims
Hindus have joined Sikh Temple of Wisconsin Oak Creek (STWOC) in commemorating the victims of August five, 2012 shooting and paying tributes to the departed souls. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended the STWOC stand on this issue: We must take a stand against violence by coming together […]
Murti Pratishta Mahotsava at Ohio Hindu Temple
Hindu Temple & Heritage Hall of Toledo in Sylvania (Ohio) is holding a grand three-day Murti Pratishta Mahotsava (idols consecration festival) on August 7-8-9. Ceremonies will include a grand procession through city streets complete with dances, chanting, music, dhol (large drum), kalash (pitcher) and murtis (idols); and the other consecration events will include pujas, mehndi, […]
Kuthiyottam ritual at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
Kuthiyottam ritual at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram… The Kerala State Human Rights Commission’s (KSHRC) opinion regarding the ‘Kuthiyottam’ ritual performed at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple has sparked a controversy with the Temple Trust and Hindu factions stating that it was an age old ritual and there was no harassment of the children as alleged. The KSHRC […]
Masa Shivaratri August 2014
Masa Shivaratri (Monthly Shivratri) is a highly meritorious day to observe Shiva Puja. In August 2014, Masa Shivaratri date is August 23, Saturday. Monthly Shivaratri falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, a day prior to Amavasya or No Moon. This Masa Shivaratri falls in Bhadrapada Month in North Indian Hindi calendars, Shravan Month in Amavasyant calendars of Maharashtra, Karnataka, […]
Hindu Temple sought in Miri, Malaysia
Hindu temple sought in Malaysia’s Miri. Hindus have given a worldwide call for establishing a proper Hindu temple in Miri (Sarawak, Malaysia) on the island of Borneo. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged the worldwide Hindus to help in raising a Hindu temple in Miri. He also requested […]
Sashti Viratham, 2 August 2014
2 August 2014 is Sashti Viratham. It is one of the most auspicious Sashti fasting day as it is highly meritoriously observed as Supoudan Varna Shashti, Shriyal Shashti, Kalki Jayanti. It falls in Aadi Masam in Tamil calendar. In Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, some North Indian places, and Nepal it is observed as Supodan Sashti. It falls […]
Hindus want religious food certification like ‘Kosher’
Hindus also want worldwide religious certification like Jewish Kosher and Muslim Halal foods, referring to food and drinks fit for consumption by Hindus. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hindus took their diets very seriously and food played a major role in Hinduism. Hindus had their own […]
Naga Panchami, 1 August 2014
Today, 1 August 2014 is Naga Panchami, Garuda Panchami and Fanigauri Vratham. It falls on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Shravan Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and Telugu, Kannada and Marathi calendars. It is referred to as ‘Nagula Panchami’ in Andhra Pradesh and ‘Nagara Panchami’ in Karnataka. But in Gujarat, Nagapanchami is observed on […]
Hindus seek Heinz Australia apology for not divulging beef usage in drinks
Hindus are urging Heinz Australia to publicly apologize for hurting their feelings by not being open about the usage of beef in their juice/drinks production in the past. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that cow was held sacred by Hindus and was considered the seat of many […]
162-acre Hindu Temple, New Jersey (Swaminarayan Temple, Robbinsville)
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville (New Jersey, USA), currently under construction, will reportedly be spread over 162 acres and be ready in 2017 with an estimated cost of over $150 million. “Mandir Mahotsav”, a series of celebrations and ceremonies to inaugurate this intricate hand-carved temple, also known as Akshardham Mahamandir, will be held on […]
Shani Amavasya, 26 July 2014
July 26, 2014 is Shani Amavasya. Shani Amavasya is a No Moon day which falls on Shanivar, Saturday. This is Ashada Amavasya as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendars and Shravan Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. Shani Shinganapur in Maharashtra, Sri Shaneshwara temple at Neural in Mumbai, Shanidham at Fatehpur Beri at Mehrauli […]
Hindus object Holi commercialization
Hindus have strongly objected to the commercialization of Holi, Hindu “festival of color”. Ticketed Holi celebrations are reportedly being held in various cities of United Kingdom and Germany in July and August and a ticket can sometimes cost about $56. Such celebrations are usually held from 12:00 to 22:00, sometimes followed by an after party […]
Various religions gathered to honor Rajan Zed
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, northern Nevada clergy accorded reception to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed in Reno on July 22 evening to honor his recent opening of United States House of Representatives in Washington DC with a prayer. Christians (various denominations), Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jews, Baha’is, Jains and Zoroastrians joined to celebrate various […]
Pune – Kamakhya Superfast Weekly Special Trains
Pune – Kamakhya Superfast Weekly Special Trains… The Railways have decided to run eight superfast weekly special trains between Pune and Kamakhya in Assam to clear the extra rush of passengers. Train number 02511 will leave Pune at 10.45am every Thursday from July 31 to August 21, The train will reach Kamakhya at 3.15pm on […]
Aadi Amavasai, 26 July 2014
26 July 2014 is Aadi Amavasai in Tamil Nadu. The main ritual of Aadi Amavasai is Pithru Tharpanam vidhi. Offering shraddha rituals to dead ancestors (forefathers) is considered highly meritorious. Aadi Amavasai begins at 1.56 AM on 26 July and ends on 27 July at 4.11 AM. It coincides with similar ritual in Kerala – Karkidaka […]
Hindus laud ‘Yoga Gate’ launch at Helsinki Airport
Hindus have applauded launching of “Yoga Gate” at Helsinki Airport in Finland, calling it a “step in right direction”. At this recently launched “Yoga Gate”, located in “harmonious Kainuu space” open round-the-clock near gate 30, passengers could take part in instructed yoga classes, using instructions provided in the space. Yoga mats were also provided and […]
Hindus urge equal treatment under Ohio religious course bill
Hindus want Hinduism on equal footing with other religions when religious course bill is implemented in Ohio (USA). Under this bill public school pupils could obtain school credit for religious coursework taken off campus during regular school hours. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that religious and moral […]
Nevada Governor commends Hindu statesman Rajan Zed
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has commended distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed “for performing the opening prayer before the United States House of Representatives”. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, opened the US House of Representatives in Washington DC with a Hindu prayer on June 19. Earlier, he read the first Hindu invocation […]