12 June 2015 is Yogini Ekadashi Vrat. This Ekadashi falls in Krishna Paksha of Adhik Ashad Month in 2015. It coincides with Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Jyeshta Month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada Calendars. In 2015, Yogini Ekadashi falls in Vaigasi Masam of Tamil calendar, Edavam month of Malayalam calendar, and Jyeshtho Month in Bengali […]
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13 June 2015, Ekadashi Vrat Paaran Muhurat
Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Timings, 13 June 2015 (Time to break fasting of Ekadashi Vrata) is given here. On 12 June 2015, Yogini Ekadashi (Kattekola Ekadashi) is observed. And on 13th June 2015, Saturday, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana is observed. Vrata Paaran is breaking the fast of Vrata. Yogini Ekadashi Vrata Paaran Time on 13th June 2014 (Time for Breaking Fast) -7.20 AM to 8.14 AM. Harivasaram […]
Majestic Hindu Temple opens in Colorado
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies opened in Centennial (Colorado) on June seven after three-days of ancient Hindu rituals conducted by nine priests gathered from all over the country. The “Grand Opening Celebrations” included havans, artis, pujas, murti sthapana, cultural program, Veda pranayam, aradhana, archana, Maha Kumbhabhishekam, etc. The new Temple, whose construction […]
Australia’s National Gallery displaying Lord Rama’s story in Pahari paintings
National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is showcasing “The story of Rama” through 101 Pahari miniature paintings completed between 17th-19th centuries, till August 23. Beginning with a 19th century Kangra style painting of Narada requesting Valmiki to write the Ramayana story; this exhibition includes 18th century Chamba style painting of Sita abduction by Ravana, […]
Expanded Utah Ganesha Hindu Temple holding elaborate 4-day re-dedication ceremonies
Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah is holding four-day elaborate ceremonies called “Maha Kumbhabhishekam”, involving ancient rituals for 12-year re-dedication of the expanded-renovated temple, culminating on June seven. Ceremonies at this Temple in South Jordan include pujas, aarthis, havan, homams, adhivasams, archanas, yagnams, etc., leading to the actual Kumbhabhishekam for the gopuram spire (gopurashikharam), which […]
Hindus want Diwali on Middlebury College Academic Calendar
Hindus want Diwali, most popular Hindu holy day, listed on the 2015-2016 Academic Calendar (and beyond) of Vermont’s Middlebury College, which claims to be “a top-tier liberal arts college”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, asked that if Middlebury had listed other religious days on the Academic Calendar, why not […]
Hindus welcome “inclusivity” move of School District where Bothell temple was vandalized
Hindus have welcomed move of Northshore School District (NSD) headquartered in Bothell (Washington) towards creating “a Safer, More Inclusive Learning Environment”, where a Hindu temple was vandalized in February. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, called it a step in the positive direction. Steps to be taken by the District […]
Hindu Temple gets preliminary approval in New Jersey
The 22.6 acres Om Sri Balaji Temple and Cultural Center has reportedly received preliminary approval from Township of Monroe Planning Board in Middlesex County of New Jersey. After meeting various conditions for final approval, it is proposed to be built in two phases and would include 12,179 square feet main sanctuary, another two-storey supplementary temple, […]
Hindu goddesses at Bangkok National Museum
National Museum Bangkok is displaying Hindu goddesses in its “Feminine Deities” special exhibition, which will run till July 26. Hosted by Thailand Fine Arts Department, it shows sculptures of Lakshmi, Saraswati and Parvati. Applauding National Museum Bangkok for showcasing Hindu deities in an exhibition, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) […]
Victorian schools to teach major religions?
Hindus have welcomed reported plans of Australia’s Victorian Government to teach five major religions—Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism—in schools in the general religion class as part of the curriculum. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to treat all major religions evenly in this proposed […]
Hindus urge Pope to discipline former Nebraska Bishop for terming yoga “serious sin”
Hindus are asking Vatican to take action against recently retired Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz of Lincoln (Nebraska, USA), for calling yoga a “serious sin”. In a letter sent to “Women of Grace” ministry, Bruskewitz was quoted on its Blog as saying: “It would be most desirable for persons who are Catholic to abstain from the […]
Ganga Dashahara, 28 May 2015
On 28 May 2015, Ganga Dashahara is celebrated. Ganga Dashahara is a ten-day festival dedicated to Goddess Ganga Mata (The River Goddess of Ganga). It has begun on 19 May. This festival is celebrated for 10 days and ends on Shukla Dasami in Jyeshta month (May-June). Ganga Dussehra is mainly celebrated in holy places like Rishikesh, Haridwar, […]
Masik Durgashtami, 26 May 2015
Monthly Durgashtami May 2015 (Masik Durga Ashtami May 2015) is Jyeshta Durgashtami. In May 2015, Maasik Durgashtami date is May 26. It is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Durga. Masik Durgashtami is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, North India and some parts of Karnataka. Durgashtami of May 2015 is also observed as Budhashtami as it falls on Mangalwar […]
Jamai Sashthi, 24 May 2015
24 May 2015 is Jamai Sashthi in Bengal. Jamai Sashthi is a festival dedicated to son-in-laws. Son-in-laws are welcomed to their mother-in-law’s house and offered special recipes, new clothes and other home appliances. Jamai Sasthi is one of the most awaited festival among Bengalis. Lavish arrangements are made and the occasion is celebrated with great pomp. A […]
18 May 2015, Amavasya
18 May 2015 is Amavasya (Jyeshta Amavasya, Vaishakh Amavasya, Vaigasi Amavasai, Edava Masa Karthu Vavu, Boishakh Amabashya). Amavasya time in May 2015 – it starts at 11.59 AM on 17 May and ends on 18 May at 9.42 AM. This Amavasya is Jyeshta Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. It is Vaishakha Amavasya in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendars. […]
Hindus seek to scatter cremated remains in all Canadian rivers after Ontario Park permits
Welcoming the announcement of Bronte Creek Park Oakville (Ontario) permitting scattering of cremated remains of loved ones, Hindus are urging parks of all ten provinces and three territories of Canada to do the same. A sign in Bronte Creek Provincial Park, a unit of Ontario Parks, says: “Families and individuals who wish to scatter cremated […]
$5 million Hindu Ram Temple opening in New Zealand
A $5 million Shri Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple and community complex in Henderson, about 13 kilometers from Auckland (New Zealand) city center, will formally do Grand Opening on June 13, concluding eight days of ceremonies starting June six. A project of Shri Ram Mandir Charitable Trust, a registered charity established in 2011, whose objectives […]
Rajan Zed says, multi-faith prayers helped tackle Ebola
Liberia has been declared as Ebola-free and distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed points out that multi-faith clergy praying together helped. In a remarkable interfaith gesture, faith leaders from various traditions prayed together in Nevada Governor’s Mansion in Carson City (USA) on November 13 evening seeking God’s mercy on Ebola and for its worldwide victims and […]
Hanuman Jayanthi, 13 May 2015 (Today)
Today, 13 May 2015 is Hanuman Jayanthi in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and some places of Karnataka. Vaishakha Bahula Dasami (tenth day in second fortnight of Vaishakha masam) is considered as the birthday of Lord Hanuman in these regions. Astrologically, It is believed that after Lord Ram Jayanti (Sri Ram Navami), Goddess Sita Jayanti (Janaki Navami), […]
New South Wales MP sworn on Bhagavad-Gita
Hindus have applauded Nitin Daniel Mookhey for swearing on ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita(Song of the Lord) on May 12 as Member of Legislative Council of New South Wales in Sydney, thus making an Australian political history. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commending Mookhey, 32, for this act, urged other […]