With the Editorial Board of its student newspaper “The Daily Princetonian” endorsing the student initiative of creation of a Hindu prayer space on campus, Hindus are urging Princeton University in New Jersey for a permanent and exclusive Prayer Room. Editorial Board of The Daily Princetonian, University’s “only paper of record”, in an editorial dated April […]
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Multi-faith prayers open “Earth Day” celebrations in Nevada
Multi-faith invocation launched “Earth Day” celebrations in Nevada on April 26. Distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed directed this special multi-faith invocation; which included Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and Native American prayers focused on healthier environment and respecting the nature of the planet we live on. This over 20-years old annual all-day free event in […]
Hindus ask health insurers to cover yoga
Hindus are asking health insurance companies to cover yoga in health plans. Calling including yoga in healthcare a “step in the positive direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, suggested all health insurers to incorporate yoga in the lives of their members. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of […]
Hindus ask world to “wholeheartedly” support Nepal
Hindus have urged the world to “wholeheartedly” support Nepal in its recovery efforts from the devastating earthquake of April 25 causing massive damage, chaos, fear and suffering. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, pointed out that foreign aid, which was already vital to Nepal’s struggling economy, had become even […]
Hindu mantras open City Council of McFarland, made famous by Kevin Costner movie
McFarland City Council in California, incorporated in 1957 and made famous by Kevin Costner lead movie “McFarland, USA” currently in theaters, had its first historic Hindu invocation on April 23 evening, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the opening prayer from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the City Council. […]
25 April 2015, Ganga Saptami Pooja
25 April 2015 is Ganga Saptami Ganga Poojan. Ganga Saptami (Ganga Jayanti, Jahnu Saptami) is an auspicious day for Puja to Ganga River (Goddess Ganga Mata). It is believed on this day, Goddess Ganga or Ganga River descended to the earth from the heavenly abode. It falls on Saptami of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh Month as […]
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in New Jersey’s Bridgewater schools
Hindus are asking New Jersey’s Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a school holiday in its schools calendar, in view of their substantial population in the District. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was not fair with Hindu pupils […]
Shankara Jayanti at Adyar, Chennai (Sri Lakshmi Kamakshi Temple)
Shrimatam Camp is presently at Sri Lakshmi- Kamakshi Temple, Greenways Road Extension, RA Puram, Adyar, Chennai. Sri Shankara Jayanti Mahotsavam is being celebrated. The Jayanti Day falls on 6 May 2022. Veda Parayanam, Bhashya Parayanam, Bhajans, Shloka parayanams, discourses etc. will be held including Rudrabhishekam to Sri Acharyal on 6 May 2022 – Shankara Jayanthi […]
Akshaya Tritiya, 21 April 2015
21 April 2015 is Akshaya Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya is also popular as Akha Teej, Aksha Thadiya, Akshaya Thadige, Akshaya Trithiyai. Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh Month as per Purnimant and Amavasyant Calendars followed in North India, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In 2015, Akshaya Tritiya falls in Chithirai Masam of Tamil […]
Hindus want Prayer Room at Princeton University
Hindus have asked for a permanent and exclusive Prayer Room at Princeton University in New Jersey. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Princeton 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 […]
Hindus concerned after vandalizing of Dallas Hindu temple
Hindus nationwide are highly concerned after reports of vandalizing of North Texas Hindu Mandir in Dallas, reportedly around April 13. This comes at the heels of reported vandalizing of two Hindu temples in Seattle metropolitan area of Washington State in February last, where words like “GET OUT” and “FEAR” were scrawled on the temple walls. […]
Hindu mantras open both Nevada Senate & Assembly
Both Nevada Senate and Assembly opened with Hindu invocations on April 17, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the opening prayers from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Nevada Senate and Assembly. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred […]
22 April 2015, Vinayak Chaturthi
22 April 2015 is Vinayak Chaturthi (Monthly Vinayak Chaturthi in Vaishakh Month). It falls in Vaishakh Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. Monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Ganesh Puja festival held monthly once other than Sankashti Ganesha Chaturthi. This month’s Vinayak Chaturthi falls in Meda Masam of Malayalam calendar, Chithirai Masam of […]
Shani Amavasya, 18 April 2015
Shani Amavasya of 18 April 2015 is Vaishakh Amavasya, Chaitra Amavasya, Chithirai Amavasai, Boishakh Amabashya, Meda Masam Karthu Vavu.. Shani Amavasya is a No Moon day which falls on Shanivar, Saturday. Shani Amavasya – 18 April 2015 This Shani Amavasya is Chaitra Amavasya as per the Amavasyant Panchangam followed in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka […]
Hindu prayers to open both Nevada Senate & Assembly on April 17, 2015
Both Nevada State Senate and Nevada Assembly in Carson City will open with Hindu mantras on April 17, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and Assembly. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the […]
Idaho Governor issues proclamation mentioning Senate’s 1st Hindu invocation
Idaho Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter has issued a proclamation declaring April one as “Rajan Zed day” after distinguished Hindu statesman Zed and mentioning “historical first Hindu invocation in the Idaho State Senate” of March three. Three Idaho state senators reportedly refused to attend this Hindu invocation and one of them reportedly stated in a […]
Ancient cannon found in Nashik Trimbakeshwar Temple
An ancient four-foot long cannon was found near the East door of the Nashik Trimbakeshwar Temple on Wednesday night by the labourers digging mud by the door. As part of the Kumbh works, mud and debris are being dug out near the East door for concretising it. Around 9 pm on Wednesday, labourers digging out […]
Hindu mantras open W. Virginia’s Martinsburg City Council 1st time in 147 years
Martinsburg City Council in West Virginia (USA), incorporated in 1868, had its first historic Hindu invocation on April nine evening, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the opening prayer from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English translation of the […]
Viruppan Thirunal 2015 at Srirangam Temple
Viruppan Thirunal is one of the biggest festivals of Srirangam Ranganathar Temple. It is held in Panguni Month of Tamil calendar. Viruppan Thirunal is named after the Vijayanagara King Viruppanna Udayar who was started the festival in 1383. After Muslims invasions Lord Ranganatha brought to sanctum sanctorum in 1371 (17th day Vaikasi month). In that […]
Hindus support idea of “multi-faith center” at $1.2 billion Perth Children’s Hospital
Hindus have backed the idea of a multi-faith center at the new $1.2 billion Perth Children’s Hospital in Australia, opening next year. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that having a multi-faith center at the children’s hospital; a neutral place for meditation-prayer-worship-reflection by diverse faith communities of Western […]