16 January 2016 is Kanuma & Mattu Pongal. Mattu Pongal is the third day of Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu and Kanuma is the third festival of Makara Sankranthi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over Indra. Indra tried to destroy the Gokulam without knowing that Krishna is one of […]
15 January 2016 is Makara Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Uttarayana Punyakalam & Makaravilakku or Makarajyothi at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn). It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu; Lohri in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and some other North Indian states; as Magh Bihu in Assam. Makara Sankranthi is a biggest festival […]
American business magazine Fortune has apologized for juxtaposing image of Amazon.com President Jeff Bezos as the likeness of Lord Vishnu over the cover of its January one international edition, which upset the Hindus. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest campaign on this issue saying that it trivialized their venerated deity, has thanked […]
14 January 2016 is Bhogi Pongal, the first day of Pongal or Makara Sankranthi festival. It is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It falls a day prior to Sankranthi or Makara Sankramana festival. As it marks the last day of Dhanurmasam or Margali masam, Andal Kalyanam or Sri Godadevi Kalyanam is […]
Hindus are upset over the cover of January one international edition of American business magazine Fortune which juxtaposes image of Amazon.com President Jeffrey P. Bezos as the likeness of Lord Vishnu, saying that it trivializes their venerated deity. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Vishnu was a […]
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed addressed the Roman Catholic Diocesan Conference in Nevada on January nine. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, spoke on how the “creation” and “climate change” were viewed in Hinduism. Rajan Zed read the Creation Hymn (Nasadiya Sukta) from Rig-Veda; and talked about the sacred sound Om, Brahm, […]
Hindus are urging Connecticut State Board of Education and Connecticut State Department of Education to formally introduce yoga as a part of curriculum in all the public schools of the state. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, indicated that since yoga was reportedly already there in various formats in many […]
Arkansas State Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission seems to be still waiting for more submissions for monuments/memorials in Arkansas State Capitol premises in Little Rock. Responding to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed’s request regarding early Commission meeting to Secretary of State Mark Martin, who is Commission Chairman; Chief Deputy Secretary of State Kelly Boyd wrote: […]
Mayo Clinic Health System is offering class on “Yoga to Enhance Your Mood” in Red Wing (Minnesota). This six-week yoga class will include “yoga postures, breathing practices and meditation techniques”. “Research has found that the practice of yoga has a positive effect on changing your mood and promoting a state of relaxed alertness”, announcement says. […]
NYC yoga fashion firm should recall Lord Ganesha pants.. Upset Hindus have urged for the immediate withdrawal of yoga pants carrying image of Lord Ganesha sold by a New York City headquartered designer yoga and activewear firm Nóli Yoga Clothing, calling it inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said […]
The Hindu Shankarar Sri Kamadchi Ampal Temple in Hamm (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) has completed 13 years. Claimed to be the “largest Dravida Hindu Temple built in mainland Europe”, it was inaugurated on July seven, 2002. During its annual festival and chariot procession, attended by estimated 25,000 devotees from around the world, its presiding deity “Sri […]
Here is the list of Special Trains in Chennai Egmore – Howrah & Howrah – Ernakulam routes in January 2016.. In order to clear extra rush of Passengers, special trains running between Chennai Egmore – Howrah and Howrah – Ernakulam as detailed below:- 1. Train No. 06163 Chennai Egmore-Howrah Superfast Special Train (1 service):- Train […]
Guntur – Kacheguda Special Trains for Sankranti 2016..In order to clear extra rush of passengers in view of Pongal, the South Central Railway will run 12 Double Decker special trains between Kacheguda and Guntur via Kazipet. Accordingly, the train No. 02118 Kacheguda – Guntur Double Decker Special train will depart Kacheguda at 11pm on January […]
Cornell exhibiting Vishnu & other Hindu gods..Ivy League Cornell University in Ithaca (New York) is showcasing various Hindu gods and goddesses in it “Gods and Scholars” exhibition, on view till March 7 at its Hirshland Gallery. Various Hindu deities shown in its exhibit “Book of Hindu Deities” (1860-1900) displays images of Vishnu and its avatars, […]
Pradosh on 7 January 2016, Thursday – Brihaspati Pradosh Vrat It is auspicious to perform Brihaspati graha dosha nivarana puja on this day. It falls in Krishna Paksha of Poush month in North Indian Hindi calendars and Margashirsha Month in Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati & Marathi calendars. This Pradosh Vrat falls in Dhanu Masam of Malayalam calendar, Margazhi Masam […]
Hindus are urging for a designated “Hindu Prayer Room” at Zurich Airport, Switzerland’s largest and one of the world’s leading airports. Zurich Airport, which “regularly wins awards for its excellent services”, already has Christian and Muslim chapels and a mortuary. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that as considerable […]
Hindus have welcomed the idea of prayer/meditation space in the student union building of University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that an interfaith prayer/meditation space would be a step in the positive direction for UCLA for quiet reflection and spiritual exercise. Zed, who is […]
Hindu community is heartbroken over Montgomery County Public Schools and Howard County Public School System in Maryland not planning to include Diwali as a school holiday in its calendars despite their longstanding wish and substantial population. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was not fair with Hindu […]
Here is the list of special trains between Visakhapatnam and Puri. In January 2016, Puri – Visakhapatnam special express and Visakhapatnam – Puri special express will ply between the both stations. Train No.08477 Puri – Visakhapatnam special express will leave Puri on January 17 and 18 at 7.30 a.m. and will arrive here the same […]
Hindus have welcomed launching of interfaith “Prayer and Reflection Room” (PARR) at the “distinctive Franciscan” Alvernia University (AU) headquartered in Reading (Pennsylvania). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that an interfaith “intimate space” provided by PARR was a step in the positive direction for AU for quiet reflection and […]