Hindus are urging for a designated Hindu Prayer Room named as “Hindu Mandir” at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York, one of the world’s leading airports. JFK Airport already has Our Lady of the Skies Roman Catholic Chapel, Christ for the World Protestant Chapel, International Synagogue and International Islamic Center on the […]
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North Carolina Hindu Temple in 7.6 acres
North Carolina will have another “traditional” Hindu temple in the near future. Ground Breaking Ceremony (Bhoomi Puja) for “Winston Salem Hindu Temple” in Clemmons (North Carolina) was held on June 11; which included pujas, aaradhana, havan, kalasha pradakshina, samprokshnas, etc. Besides worship services, this 3,600-square-foot Temple will also organize festivals, celebrations, special events, etc., and […]
“Hindu Puja Room” at Phillips Exeter Academy
The prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy (PEA) in New Hampshire (USA) has a Hindu Puja Room in which hour-long Hindu puja (prayer) is held on Sunday evenings which is open to all PEA community. Holi is also celebrated on the campus and it hosts a Diwali dinner, reports suggest. Applauding PEA for provision of “Hindu Puja […]
Hindus worldwide perturbed on India’s failure at containing frequent stampedes
Shocked and dismayed at the July 14 stampede in Rajahmundry district of Andhra Pradesh (India) reportedly killing dozens of pilgrims and injuring many, Hindus worldwide are highly critical of frequent occurrences of deadly stampedes at religious gatherings in India. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that although India […]
Hindus seek prayer services at chapels of world’s airports
Hindus are urging Hindu prayer services at the world’s airports which have chapels. Where airports provide facilities for specific religious groups, like John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and Frankfurt Airport in Germany, Hindus would also like a designated “Hindu Prayer Room”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, […]
Ganesh Festival Trains – CST Mumbai, Madgaon, Dadar, Sawantwadi
2015 Ganesh Festival Trains between CST Mumbai, Madgaon, Dadar, Sawantwadi… Sixty special trains will become operational during Ganesh Chaturthi festival to clear the extra rush of passengers, the bookings for which will begin from Sunday, railway officials said on Saturday. Central Railway (CR) announced that train no 01001 CST Mumbai-Madgaon-CST Mumbai special will leave CST Mumbai […]
Former pub being converted to Hindu temple in England
Former pub in Acle in Norfolk county of East England is poised to become a Hindu temple. According to reports, official permission is being sought to convert this former pub into a Hindu temple and an offer has been submitted to the Broads Authority, the agency responsible for the Broads where the site is located. […]
Two Ratha Yatras in Houston, Texas
Two Ratha Yatras (Hindu Festival of Chariots) have been planned in Houston (Texas) during this month. It is like getting a taste of India and Hinduism without leaving Houston. “Greater Houston Rath Yatra” at Discovery Green on July 11, besides a procession of hand-pulled chariots bearing Hindu deities, will also include vegan dinner, traditional dance […]
Hindus to re-pursue Oklahoma Capitol Hanuman statue if constitution amends
In the event the Oklahoma Constitution section that formed the basis for the Ten Commandments Monument ruling is removed in the future, Hindus will re-pursue their interest to install Lord Hanuman statue in Oklahoma Capitol grounds in Oklahoma City. The Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma, in Prescott v. Oklahoma Capitol Preservation Commission decision […]
Hindus seek Lord Hanuman statue in Arkansas Capitol grounds
Hindus would also like to erect a privately funded statue of Lord Hanuman in Arkansas State Capitol grounds in Little Rock. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson reportedly signed into law a bill on April eight allowing a privately funded Ten Commandments monument on Arkansas Capitol grounds. It could reportedly go up in the next few months. […]
In Hinduism, elephant produced clouds—Hindus react to “Scientists Predict A Talking Elephant”
An academic paper posted in a blog of science and technology magazine Discover’s website on July 6 is headlined as “Scientists Predict A Talking Elephant…”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that in ancient times in Hinduism, Airavata, the four-tusked white elephant, was even capable of producing clouds. Zed, […]
Monthly Kalashtami, 8 July 2015
8 July 2015 is Monthly Kalashtami. Also called as Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami falls on Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of every Hindu month. Kalashtami is an auspicious day for the devotees of Lord Kalabhairava (a manifestation of Lord Shiva) who observe fasting on this day. Kalashtami of 8 July 2015 falls in Adhika […]
World universities offering summer Sanskrit classes
Various prestigious universities/institutes around the world are offering Sanskrit language courses during summer. Universities/Institutes offering these Sanskrit classes include USA’s Harvard University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Mangalam Research Center Berkeley; Germany’s Universität Heidelberg and Universität Hamburg; United Kingdom’s University of Oxford and University of London; Nepal’s Rangjung Yeshe Institute; etc. The courses include Spoken Sanskrit, […]
12 July 2015, Kamala Ekadashi
12 July 2015 is Kamala Ekadashi (Adhika Ashadha Maasa Ekadashi Vrat). Ekadashi Vrat which fall in Adhik Maas are known as Kamala Ekadashi. Purushottam Ekadashi is another name for this Ekadasi vrat. On 11 July 2015, Smarta Ekadashi is observed and on 12 July, Vaishnava Ekadashi vrat is observed. Kamala Ekadashi of 12 July 2015 is also […]
Hindus offer condolences on Mormon leader Packer’s death
Hindus have offered condolences on the death of Boyd Kenneth Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormon Church, who died on July three in Salt Lake City (Utah, USA). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada […]
Hindus want Queensland Gallery to return Lord Krishna statue if proven stolen
Hindus are urging The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) of Australia to expedite the provenance of Krishna and Uma statues “identified as requiring further research”, and if proved stolen, return these to Hindu temples they originally belonged. Queensland Government run QAGOMA has identified seven objects as “requiring further research” under its […]
5 July 2015, Sankatahara Chaturthi
Today, 5 July 2015 is Sankatahara Chaturthi (Sankashti Chaturthi). It is Adhika Ashada Maasa Sankashti Chaturthi as per Amavasyant Panchangams (Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu Calendars); Nija Ashada Maasa Sankashti Chaturthi in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchangam). The moonrise or Chandrodaya time on Sankashti July 2015 is – 9.41 PM. Here are the details of […]
Hindus urge National Gallery of Australia to expedite provenance of Hindu statues
Hindus are urging National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to quicken the provenance of statues of Hindu deities “selected for review” and if proved stolen, return these to Hindu temples they originally belonged. Australia’s flagship gallery NGA has identified 72 objects for initial scrutiny from its Asian art collection of about 5,000 items under its Asian […]
Hindus seek Diwali as Public Holiday in South Africa
Hindus are urging South Africa to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a Public Holiday. Currently South Africa has 12 public holidays (New Year’s Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday, Family Day, Freedom Day, Workers’ Day, Youth Day, National Women’s Day, Heritage Day, Day of Reconciliation, Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill). Distinguished […]
Hinduism focus at Salzburg Festival 2015
Hinduism will form part of the world renowned Salzburg Festival of Austria this year for the first time in its 95 years history. Salzburg Festival, July 18 to August 30, will include Ensemble Nepathya in Kutiyattam, Dhrupad classical music, Khayal music, Bharatanatyam dance and Morning Ragas. Per a Festival announcement, “The Ouverture spirituelle…focuses on Hinduism […]