Varanasi widows to celebrate Holi 2015 in Vrindavan..Sulabh International, an NGO that has been organizing Holi celebrations for widows in Vrindavan for last three years is behind this inspiring initiative.. The Times of India reported This Holi, Vrindavan will have special guests from Varanasi. It seems that sprinkle of colours has filled vigour in the […]
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Holi Special Trains to Puri in March 2015
Holi Special Trains to Puri in March 2015… South Eastern Railway will run 15 pairs of Special Trains between Santragachi-Puri-Santragachi on different nominated days during the period from March 4 to June 27. Out of these 15 pairs, 2 pairs of Superfast Special Trains will run between Santragachi-Puri-Santragachi for Holi from 4th March to 8th […]
Following Glen Rock, Hindus urge Diwali holiday in all New Jersey school districts
Hindus have welcomed reports of Glen Rock Public Schools in New Jersey adding Diwali, most popular of their festival, as a holiday on the school calendar. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, describing it as a step in the right direction, urged all other public school districts and private schools […]
Idaho Senate to open with its 1st Hindu prayer
Idaho Senate, upper house in the State Legislature, will start its day with ancient Hindu mantras on March third, said to be a first since Idaho acquired statehood in 1890. This reportedly historic invocation will contain verses from Rig-Veda; the oldest existing scripture of the mankind still in common use. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed […]
Ramayana performances across USA through Malaysian puppetry
Hindu Sanskrit epic Ramayana performances through shadow puppetry of Malaysia will be held in various parts of USA in the next few weeks. In “Wayang Kulit: The Shadow Play of Kelantan”, an ancient form of puppet theater, the shadows of intricately carved leather puppets will be projected onto a screen, showcasing the plays based on […]
Special Train for Kanpur during Holi festival
Special Train announced for Kanpur during Holi festival 2015.. In order to clear extra rush of passenger traffic during Holi festival, the Western Railway will run a premium special train between Bandra Terminus and Kanpur. “The train number 09001 Bandra Terminus – Kanpur Central premium AC superfast special train departing Bandra at 12.05 pm on […]
Holi Special Trains – Lucknow, Delhi
Here is the list of Holi special trains for Lucknow and Delhi in February and March 2015.. More Holi special trains have been announced between Delhi and Lucknow. Train 04406/04405 Delhi Jn.-Darbhanga bi-weekly premium superfast express: Train 04406 will depart from Delhi Jn. at 11.15am on February 26, March 2 and March 5 to reach […]
Hindu gods at New York’s Metropolitan Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York is displaying “Earring for a Deity Showing Vishnu Riding Garuda” (17th-19th century) in its “Sacred Traditions of the Himalayas” exhibition which will run till June 14. It is also showcasing 17th-19th century “Dish for Ritual Offerings with Durga Defeating a Demon”, 17-19th century “Amulet case with […]
Hindus find pushing of black man from Paris train immoral
Hindus find repeated pushing of black commuter off a Paris metro train on February 17 highly shocking and appalling. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was disturbing to note that racism was still alive and being allowed to continue in 21st century. Zed, who is President […]
Hindus thank Alabama Governor for apology on police roughing-up of Hindu grandfather
Hindus have thanked Alabama Governor Robert Bentley for “sincere apology for the tragic incident” and deep regret on the “unfortunate use of excessive force” by Madison Police Department on Hindu grandfather resulting in his partial paralysis. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, called it a step in the positive direction. […]
Amavasya, 18 February 2015
18 February 2015 is Amavasya (Magha Amavasya, Falgun Amavasya, Maasi Amavasai, Kumbha Maasa Amavasya).. It is Falgun Amavasya in North Indian Hindi calendars. It is Magh Amavasya as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada calendars (Magha Amavasya); Maasi Amavasai in Tamil Nadu & Kumbha Maasa Amavasya in Kerala calendar. Amavasya February 2015 Time Amavasya in February 2015 begins at 9.03 […]
Hindus concerned after two US incidents in 10-days
Hindus nationwide are concerned after two incidents—roughing-up of a Hindu grandfather by police in Madison (Alabama) on February six resulting in partial paralysis and then scrawling of “GET OUT” on Bothell (Washington) Hindu Temple wall discovered on February 15—happened in a span of ten days. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada […]
Mahashivaratri, 17 February 2015
17 February 2015 is Mahashivaratri. It is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Magha Month of Amavasyant calendar and in Falgun Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar (Purnimant Panchang). What is Maha Shivaratri? Why is Shivaratri celebrated? In the Puranas many stories and legends explain the origin and significance of the festival Maha Shivaratri. […]
Nevada Governor congratulates Rajan Zed on 4 years of weekly interfaith forum
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has congratulated distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed for four years of continuous publication of weekly interfaith column “Faith Forum” in a Gannett publication. In a signed Certificate of Recognition presented to Zed, Governor Sandoval wrote: “Congratulations on this memorable milestone!” “Faith Forum”, a highly popular one-of-a-kind weekly dialogue on religion at […]
Holi Special Trains for Varanasi, Delhi, Bareilly
Holi Special Trains for Varanasi, Delhi, Bareilly in February & March 2015.. In a bid to cope with heavy rush of passengers during festivals, Indian railways is all set to introduce four Holi special trains from February 16. Reservations for all the special trains started from Saturday morning. These trains are scheduled to run to […]
Hindus stress introducing yoga in all US schools
Hindus are suggesting educational administrators to introduce yoga in all public and private schools of USA. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, stressed that incorporating yoga in the lives of the students would be a step in the positive direction. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated […]
Matru-Pitru Diwas in Chhattisgarh, 14 February
Chhattisgarh declared February 14 as Matru-Pitru Diwas (Parents’ Day). It is to note that on the same day Valentine’s Day also falls. In line with the saffron agenda against Valentine’s Day celebrations, the Raman Singh government has given standing instructions to government schools across Chhattisgarh that February 14 from now on will be observed as […]
Malaysian PM Najib joined in Thaipusam celebrations
Hindus have commended Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for joining in Hindu Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves Hindu shrine near Kuala Lumpur on February three. Welcoming this visit, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it as a “step in the right direction”. It sent the […]
Hindu Mahasabha warns – Valentines Day couples will be married off
Hindu Mahasabha warns – Valentines Day couples will be married off.. With ten days to go for Valentine’s Day, Hindutva outfits active in western UP have warned that couples found celebrating the “foreign festival” in public will face a variety of punishments. While a prompt Arya Samaj wedding will be forced on Hindu couples, inter-faith […]
University of Connecticut showcasing Hindu tale through puppets
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (BIMP) of University of Connecticut in Storrs will present a puppet play “Arjuna’s Meditation” from ancient Hindu Sanskrit epic Mahabharata on May second. Directed by Jody Diamond and performed by Matthew Cohen (scholar and Javanese shadow puppet performer) with Gamelan Si Betty (Harvard University), this classic Javanese puppet […]