Masa Shivaratri is a highly meritorious day to observe Shiva Puja. In May 2015, Masa Shivaratri date is May 16, Saturday. Monthly Shivaratri falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, a day prior to Amavasya or No Moon. This Masa Shivaratri falls in Jyeshta Month in North Indian Hindi calendars, Vaishakha Month in Amavasyant calendars of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra […]
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Pradosh Pooja Muhurat, 15 May 2015
15 May 2015 is Pradosh Vrat, Shiva Pooja. Pradosh Puja Muhurat (timings) are given here for 15 May 2015. This Pradosh is referred to as Shukra Pradosham as it falls on Friday (Shukravaara). It falls in Krishna Paksha in Jyeshta month as per North Indian Hindi calendars & Vaishakh Month in Amavasyant Panchangams (Marathi, Gujarati, Kananda & Telugu […]
Tagore statue installation at Belgium’s Leuven Catholic University welcomed
A bronze bust of India’s Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was inaugurated in the Literary Garden of prestigious Katholieke Universiteit (KU) Leuven in Belgium on his birthday May 7. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, welcomed the KU Leuven’s gesture of honoring Tagore; who besides being the first non-European to […]
Worldwide Hindus want Auckland Shiva statue to stay
Hindus worldwide want the newly installed Lord Shiva statue in rural Auckland (New Zealand) to stay. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, pointed out that since the New Zealand constitution and other policies/laws protected religious freedom; we urge New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Auckland Mayor Len Brown […]
Display Ganesha in Pomona’s Ganesha Park & Ganesha School emblem, Hindus suggest
Hindus are suggesting California’s City of Pomona to erect Lord Ganesha statue in its Ganesha Park and Pomona Unified School District to include Ganesha image in its Ganesha High School’s emblem. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that presence of Lord Ganesha might prove auspicious for the City and […]
Somvati Amavasya, 18 May 2015
18 May 2015 is Somvati Amavasya. Somvati Amavasya (Amasomvar Vrat) is an auspicious to perform Shiva Puja and many other pujas mentioned in the Scriptures. Somvati Amavasya is observed on the No Moon which falls on Somavar (Monday). 18 May 2015 Somvati Amavasya is Jyeshta Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. It is Vaishakh Amavasya in Telugu, […]
Australia’s NSW Education Dept termed Hinduism as ‘confronting’, ‘confusing’
Hindus are upset at Department of Education and Communities of New South Wales (NSW) Government in Australia describing Hinduism as “confronting”, “confusing” and “contradictory”. “Teacher’s notes and background information” on Hinduism by NSW Department of Education and Training dated March 2003 and available on NSW Department of Education and Communities website, states: “Hinduism is a […]
Idaho Governor proclaims “Rajan Zed day”
Idaho Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter has issued a proclamation declaring April one as “Rajan Zed day”, after distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed. The proclamation, carrying the Seal of the State of Idaho and signatures of Governor Otter and Secretary of State Lawrence Denney, says: “…Zed’s initiatives to bring various religious communities together throughout the […]
Jacksonville Beach Rathayatra
Rathayatra 2015 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA will be celebrated on August 15, 2015. The Eleventh Annual chariot festival & Ratha Yatra Parade, will take place on August 15. As per the reports, Rathayatra will be celebrated on 10th May at Clearwater Beach and on May 23rd in Daytona Beach of Florida. Meanwhile, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in […]
Rathayatra in Daytona Beach, USA
Rathayatra 2015 in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA will be celebrated on 23rd May 2015. The Seventh Annual chariot festival & Ratha Yatra Parade, will take place on 23rd May. As per the reports, Rathayatra will be celebrated on 10th May at Clearwater Beach and on August 15th in Jacksonville Beach. Meanwhile, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a […]
Rathayatra in Clearwater Beach, FL, USA
Rathayatra 2015 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA will be celebrated on 10th May 2015. The fifth Annual Fes tival of the Chariots & Ratha Yatra Parade, will take place on the beach at the Pier 60 Pavilion (1 Causeway Blvd) on Clearwater Beach from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Click here for map. The Ratha […]
Hindu chariot processions in 3 Florida cities
Ratha Yatras (Hindu Festival of Chariots) have reportedly been planned in the three cities of Florida (USA). Starting with Clearwater Beach on May 10, this annual parade will reportedly be held on the Daytona Beach on May 23 and Jacksonville Beach on August 15. It is like getting a taste of India and Hinduism without […]
Sankashti Chaturthi, 7 May 2015
7 May 2015 is Sankashti Chaturthi Puja. Ganesha Sankat Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi or Chavithi, the fourth day of Krishna Paksha during every Hindu month. This day corresponds with the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Jyeshta mahina as per North Indian Hindi calendars while it is the Krishna Paksha Chavithi in Vaishakh Month as per […]
Idea of Malaysia’s 1st Hindu college welcomed
Hindus have welcomed the reported groundbreaking plan of Malaysia’s first Hindu college, taking place on May 14 in Tapah (Perak). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded efforts of community members-leaders-organizations involved in realizing this Hindu college. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that […]
University of Nevada holds one-of-a-kind Hindu Baccalaureate Service
Unique, one of a kind baccalaureate service in the world, was held at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in USA on May three. “Eighth Annual Hindu Baccalaureate Service of UNR (Dikshant Utsav)” blessed the graduating class in the traditional Hindu style, complete with applying tilak (religious mark) on the foreheads of graduates, participatory reading of Gayatri […]
Purnima, 4 May 2015
4 May 2015 is Purnima (Vaishakh Purnima, Boishakh Purnima, Chithirai Pournami, Meda Masa Veluthu Vavu). Purnima has begun on 3rd May at 7.59 AM and will end on 9.12 AM on 4th May. This Purnima is also celebrated as Ardhanarishwara Vratham, Sampadagauri Vratham, Sindhu Snana, Vyasa Purnima, Annamacharya Jayanti (Annamayya Aradhanotsavam), Buddha Purnima, etc. This Purnima […]
Pradosh Vrat Puja Timings, 1 May 2015
1 May 2015 is Pradosh Vrat, Shiva Pujan. Pradosh Puja timings are given here for 1st May 2015. This Pradosh is referred to as Shukra Pradosham as it falls on Friday (Shukravaara). It falls in Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh month as per North Indian Hindi calendars & in Amavasyant Panchangams (Marathi, Gujarati, Kananda & Telugu calendars). It falls […]
Mohini Ekadashi, 8 May 2025
8 May 2025 is Mohini Ekadashi Vrata (Lakshminarayan Ekadashi). It falls in Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh Month as per all North Indian Hindi calendars, Kannada & Telugu calendars. In Tamil traditional calendar, it falls on Vaikasi masam and in Malayalam calendar it falls on Edava month and during Jyeshto mash in Bengali calendar. Sri Rama […]
Ekadashi Vrat Paaran Timing, 30 April 2015
Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Time, 30 April 2015 (Timing to break fasting of Ekadashi Vrat) is given here. On 29 April 2015, Mohini Ekadashi is observed. And on 30th April 2015, Thursday, Ekadashi Vrata Paarana is observed. Vrata Paaran is breaking the fast of Vrata. Mohini Ekadashi Vrata Paaran Time on 30 April 2015 (Time for Breaking Fast) -1.20 PM […]
Distinct Hindu Baccalaureate Service marks 8th year at University of Nevada
One of its kind in the world, Hindu Baccalaureate Service (Dikshant Utsav) enters into eighth year on May third at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR). Organized by Universal Society of Hinduism (USOH) in collaboration with UNR Indian Student Organization, it will bless the graduating class in the traditional Hindu style, complete with applying tilak (religious mark) […]