Hindus are urging all schools in Vermont (USA), public as well as private, to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a school holiday in their 2015-2016 school calendar and beyond. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with Hindu pupils and […]
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New Zealand to have $5 million Hindu Ram Temple in few months
A $5 million Shri Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple and community complex in Henderson, about 13 kilometers from Auckland (New Zealand) city center, currently under construction, will reportedly be ready in the next few months. A project of Shri Ram Mandir Charitable Trust, a registered charity, whose objectives include enhancing “cross-cultural understanding”; this three-level complex […]
Hindus welcome Sinha’s appointment as Bangladesh’s Chief Justice
Worldwide Hindus have commended Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s appointment as the next 21st Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Bangladesh based in Dhaka. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, welcoming Sinha’s appointment as Chief Justice, called it a “step in the positive direction” for Bangladesh. Rajan Zed, who is […]
Sparks City Council opens year’s 1st meeting with ancient Gayatri Mantra
Sparks City Council in Nevada (USA), incorporated in 1905, started its new year with ancient Gayatri Mantra, considered the most sacred mantra of Hinduism, and sprinkling of water drops from river Ganga, considered holy by Hindus. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed opened the January 12 meeting of Sparks City Council with an invocation which began […]
Australia Government agency funding employees’ yoga classes
Hindus have commended IP Australia, an agency within Australia Government Department of Industry, for reportedly subsidizing its employees’ yoga classes. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, calling it a step in the positive direction, urged other Australia Government departments/agencies to do the same, thus incorporating yoga in the lives […]
Australian brewery continuing with Ganesh-Lakshmi beer labels
Australian brewery continuing with Ganesh-Lakshmi beer labels…. Despite apologizing and promising to re-design their bottles and packaging and removing the objectionable images from the website in 2013, Brookvale (New South Wales, Australia) based “Brookvale Union” brewery’s ginger beer is still carrying juxtaposed images of Hindu deities Ganesh and Lakshmi; upsetting Hindus worldwide again. Distinguished Hindu […]
Produce 4 kids to protect Hinduism – Sakshi Maharaj
‘Produce 4 kids to protect Hinduism’, said Sakshi Maharaj, the BJP MP from Unnao of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a gathering of saints on Tuesday (6 January 2015), Sakshi Maharaj said every Hindu woman must produce at least 4 children to ‘protect the Hindu Dharma’. The BJP MP sought to justify his theory of four children by […]
Sankranti 2015 Special Trains for Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad
Sankranti 2015 Special Trains for Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad…. The South Central Railway (SCR) is planning for two premium superfast special trains between Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam and eight special trains between Secunderabad-Vijayawada keeping in mind the Sankranti festival. Train No 02204 Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam premium AC Superfast Special train would depart from Secunderabad on January 9 (Friday) […]
Withdraw Gandhi beer in Connecticut, Upset Indo-Americans urge
Upset Indo-Americans have urged Woodbridge (Connecticut, USA) based New England Brewing Company to immediately withdraw its “Gandhi” beer, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that peace icon Mahatma Gandhi abhorred drinking. Selling beer named after him was highly damaging to his legacy and hurt […]
Pongal Special Trains 2015 | Special Trains for Pongal from Chennai, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Nagercoil
Southern Railway will run Special Trains for Pongal 2015 from Chennai to various places in Tamil Nadu. The trains will run in January 2015. The special trains are: Chennai – Nagercoil, Chennai – Coimbatore, Chennai Central – Tirunelveli Garib Rath special, Chennai Central – Sengottai special via Chennai Egmore, Mayiladuthurai, and Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli special […]
Purnima, 5 January 2015
Today, 5 January 2015 is Purnima. It is also known as Shakambari Purnima (Shakambari Jayanti). Magh Snan begins on Poush Pournima day in North India. Pushyabhishek Yatra is one of the popular rituals performed on this Purnima in Sri Krishna temples all around the world (ISKCON temples). Purnima January 2015 Timings Purnima begins at 9.23 AM […]
Hindus express need for temple in Oxford
Hindu community worldwide has expressed urgent need of a Hindu temple in Oxford in England. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, stressed that in addition to about 10,000 Hindus of Oxfordshire county, a Hindu temple is urgently needed for the spiritual needs of Hindu students at the world renowned […]
Happy New Year 2015 Sand Sculptures
This is the sand sculpture, designed wishing a Happy New Year 2015 to all. It is designed and made by Tarani Prasad Misro, a renowned sand sculptor of Andhra Pradesh, India. This sand sculpture welcomes the New Year 2015 with a great joy and happiness It is made at LN Pet, on the banks of […]
Amavasya 2015 | Amavasai 2015 dates
List of Amavasya 2015 dates is given here. Amavasya 2015 calendar begins with Magha Amavasya and ends with Margashirsha Amavasya. There are 12 Amavasya in 2015 – one in each month. Amavasya has great significance in Hinduism. Ashada Amavasya is referred to as Chukkala Amavasya; Shravana Amavasya is celebrated as Polala Amavasya (Bail Pola), Bhadrapada […]
TTD Calendar 2015 released
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has released TTD calendar 2015 in November. The calendars and diaries published by TTD has a remarkable place not only in our country but across the globe said, the Hon’ble Governor of the State of AP H.E.Sri ESL Narasimhan. The Governor released 12-sheet Calendar and Diary of 2015 published by TTD in […]
Special Trains for Godavari Pushkarams
Indian Railways will run Special Trains for Godavari Pushkarams in July 2015 according to DV Sadananda Gowda, Union Railway Minister. During a brief interaction with media persons in Srikalahasti, after conducting ‘Rahu-Kethu’ puja and having the darshan of Vayulingeswara Swamy in last month, the minister assured to operate special trains during the Pushkarams and also […]
12 September 2015, Pithori Amavasya
12 September 2015 is Pithori Amavasya in North India. It falls in Bhadrapad Month. As per Marati Calendar, Pithori Amavasya, also celebrated as Pola, falls on Amavasya in the Sravan month. Pithori Amavasya is an observance performed by married woman for their children health and prosperity. ‘Pith’ means flour by which the name comes into existence. […]
Pushkar Mela 2015 (Pushkar Camel Fair 2015)
Pushkar Mela is a jubilant Camel Fair held during Kartik Purnima in Pushkar town of Rajasthan. In 2015, Pushkar Mela begins on 18 November and ends on 25 November. Pushkar fair is considered as largest cattle fair in Asia. This camel fair is organised by the Government of Rajasthan. Pushkar is a small lake located near the famous […]
Mahavishuba Sankranti, 14 April 2015
14 April 2015 is Mahavishuba Sankranti, Odiya New Year day, Pana Sankranti, Meru Sankranti. Maha Vishuba Sankranti, also known as Mesha Sankranti or Mesha Sankraman, is observed during the sun’s transition into the Mesha rashi or Aries. Maha Vishuba Sankranti is the Oriya New Year day and this festival onwards Orissa religious almanac begins. On […]
19 March 2023, Madhukrishna Trayodashi
19 March 2023 is Madhukrishna Trayodashi. It is an auspicious day observed in Krishna Paksha of Chaitra Month as per North Indian calendars and in Falgun Month of Marathi and Gujarati calendars. Madhukrishna Trayodashi Pujan is mainly observed in western parts of India such as Maharashtra and Gujarat states. In 2023, Madhukrishna Trayodashi coincides with […]