Hindus have the highest retention rate as compared to any other major religious group in USA, per an analysis posted by Pew Research Center (PRC), “a nonpartisan fact tank” headquartered in Washington DC, on June 24. “…four-in-five Americans raised as Hindus continue to identify as Hindus as adults (80%); no other major religious group has […]
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Purnima, 1|2 July 2015
1, 2 July 2015 is Purnima Vrat. It is Adhika Ashada Purnima. Purnima begins on 1 July and ends on 2 July. Purnima July 2015 Timings Purnima – 1 & 2 July 2015 It begins at 9.30 AM on 1 July and ends at 7.49 AM on July 2. This Purnima is Adhika Ashada Purnima in North Indian […]
Mumbai, Margao Special Trains for Ganesh Festival 2015
Mumbai, Margao Special Trains for Ganesh Festival 2015.. Central Railway will operate 42 special trains between Mumbai and Margao to accommodate the rush of passengers travelling during Ganesh Chaturthi festival from September 11 to October 1. The booking dates are yet to be announced. As many as 34 CST Mumbai-Margao-CST Mumbai special trains with train […]
Som Pradosh, 29 June 2015
29 June 2015 is Soma Pradosha Shiva Pooja (Pradosh Vrat on Somvar – Monday). Pradosh on 29 June 2015 falls in Shukla Paksha of Adhik Ashada Month in Amavasyant calendars and North Indian Hindi calendars. It falls in Vaigasi Masam in Tamil calendar, Edavam Masam in Malayalam Panchangam and Jyeshtho Month in Bengali Panjika. Chandra Graha Shanti / Chandra […]
Hindus 2nd largest group in 12 countries
Hindus make up the second-largest group in 12 countries, including Pakistan; per an analysis published by Pew Research Center (PRC), “a nonpartisan fact tank” headquartered in Washington DC, on June 22. Hindus are largest religious group in three countries, the analysis adds. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, congratulating […]
Hindus laud Spanish village for scrapping “Kill Jews” name
Hindus have thanked the residents and regional government of Castrillo Matajudios (“Fort Kill Jews”) village in Spain for its reported name change to Castrillo Mota de Judios (“Jew’s Hill Fort”). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said it was shocking to learn that such a village name existed in […]
Whisky named as Amrut, sacred nectar – Hindus upset
Hindus are upset at a single malt whisky named as Amrut (which they regard as sacred nectar of immortality), calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that amrut (amrta) emerged from Churning of the Ocean (samudra-manthana), which was highly important part of Hindu faith; and […]
Kamala Ekadashi, 28 June 2015
28 June 2015 is Kamala Ekadashi (Adhik Ashada Maas Ekadashi). Ekadashi Vrat which fall in Adhik Maas are known as Kamala Ekadashi. Purushottam Ekadashi is another name for this Ekadasi vrat. Kamala Ekadashi of June 28, 2015 is also known as Padmini Ekadashi vrat. It falls in Shukla Paksha of Adhika Ashada Maas as per […]
Special trains to Tirupati from Secunderabad, Kakinada
In order to clear extra rush of passengers, SCR will run four special trains between Tirupati-Secunderabad and Tirupati-Kakinada Port. 07265 Tirupati-Secunderabad Tatkal special train will depart Tirupati at 16:00 hrs on June 21and arrive in Secunderabad at 04:30 hrs the next day. 07266 Secunderabad-Tirupati special train will depart Secunderabad at 21:40 hrs on June 22 […]
Hindu temple housing 126 deities built in Michigan
Paschima Kasi Sri Vishwanatha (PKSV) Temple in Flint (Michigan) has raised another temple in its compound costing around half-million dollars, reports suggest. This towering structure contains 126 deities; its construction took over a year which included importing about 7,000 white limestone blocks from Canada; and it will be used for special worships and ceremonies. It […]
Hindu Gayatri Temple opening in Texas
A Temple of Ma Gayatri, “Center for Gayatri Consciousness”, will formally open in Katy (Texas) on June 27. A project of All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) headquartered in Haridwar (India), its grand-opening ceremonies on June 26 and 27 include Kalash Yatra, Yagya, Pran Pratishtha, Mahayagya, etc., which will be presided over by AWGP head Dr. […]
Guru Peyarchi Puja 2015 at Alangudi Guru Bhagavan Temple, Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu
Guru Peyarchi Puja is an auspicious ritual observed at Alangudi Guru Bhagavan Temple in Valangaiman Taluk, Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. In 2015, Guru Peyarchi date is July 5. Special pujas like Guru Latcharchana is observed during Guru Peyarchi in Alangudi Guru Bhagavan Temple. For 2015-2016 Guru Peyarchi, the Rashis’ natives who need to perform […]
Hindus commend Pope’s plea for environmental protection in 1st Encyclical
Hindus have commended His Holiness Pope Francis for his call to respect and protect environment in his 192-page first Encyclical “Laudato Si (Praise Be): on the Care of our Common Home” released on June 18 in Vatican City. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was our […]
Charlotte to have Hindu temple on 17.5 acres
Charlotte (North Carolina) will have a new Hindu temple by next March. Construction has begun on Trimurti Temple Devasthanam by the charitable foundation of the same name for the 10,000 square-foot temple on the 17.5 acres site owned by it. Bhoomi Puja (Ground-breaking Ceremony) was held on June six, which included a procession to the […]
Maryland to have new Lord Krishna temple
A new Hare Krishna temple is being constructed in Catonsville (Maryland), which is expected to be ready within two years. This new two-storey 12,000 square-foot temple with a dome on top, besides the sanctuary with deities of Sri Sri Radha Krishna installed on the altar; will also include an extensive library, classrooms, greenhouse, water-fountains, elaborate […]
Four Hindu temples launched in Europe
Four Hindu temples in Switzerland, Norway, Scotland and Germany solemnized their formal opening in the recent months, reports suggest. A warehouse in an industrial area was converted after renovation to Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Hindu Tempel in eastern Switzerland’s Zizers, which is known for Upper Castle and Lower Castle heritage sites. Kagendrasharma Nageswarakurukkal is the priest. […]
Hindus welcome yoga instructor into Swedish royal family
Hindus have welcomed a former yoga instructor marrying into the Swedish royal family. Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip (third in line for the throne) married commoner Sofia Hellqvist (now Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of Värmland) in a lavish ceremony at Stockholm Royal Palace on June 13 attended by many royals from around […]
Hindus back Canadian aboriginals’ demand of Pope’s apology for Church’s role in “cultural genocide”
Hindus are supporting the demand of “Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada” for apology by Pope “for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in the spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children in Catholic-run residential schools”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, agreed with […]
Hindus laud Kazakhstan for 5th World Religious Congress
Hindus have applauded Kazakhstan for “V Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions”, being held in capital Astana on June 10-11. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Kazakhstan President Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev assisted by Senate Chairman Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for bringing together world religious leaders, politicians and international […]
Welcoming interim prayer space at Brandeis University, Hindus ask permanent designated facility
Welcoming announcement of Interim Dharmic Prayer Center in the Art Gallery of Brandeis University (BU) starting next semester, Hindus are still insisting on a permanent designated Hindu prayer space. Art Gallery on the third floor of BU’s Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) will house a temporary Dharmic Prayer Center for Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities […]