A magnificent $3-million Hindu Temple in The Woodlands (Texas, USA), which reportedly took about six years to complete, is celebrating Prathishta Mahotsavam and Kumbhabishekham from June 17 to 19, 2011. These elaborate celebrations at Hindu Temple of The Woodlands, whose tagline is “A center for culture and devotion”, include Vishwaksena Aaradhana, Ganapathi Puja, bhajans, kirtans, Deepa Prajwalana, […]
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Narada Falls in USA, A Waterfall named as Narada Falls
There are “Narada Falls” in the Washington state of USA. This most popular horsetail type waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park in Lewis County near Paradise, where waterfall drops 188 feet, was named by Arthur F. Knight in 1893. Upper part of this waterfall freezes in winter and becomes icicles, which attracts many ice climbers […]
Hartford City Council in USA opened with Hindu prayer for first time in 227 years
City Council of Hartford, capital city of Connecticut (USA), reverberated with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures on June 13,2011, evening, which was reportedly for the first time since it was incorporated in 1784. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered invocation from Sanskrit scriptures before Hartford City Council on this day. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English […]
Lord Ganesha sculpture in downtown Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, USA
Hindus have welcomed Lord Ganesha sculpture as a part of Coeur d’Alene (Idaho, USA) public art display. Applauding the City of Coeur d’Alene for this gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Connecticut (USA) today, called it “a step in the right direction”. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, […]
Hindus ask Diwali holiday in Woodbridge schools in New Jersey
Hindus want Woodbridge Township School District (WTSD) in New Jersey (USA) to add Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Connecticut (USA) today, urging WTSD to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together at […]
New York Metropolitan Museum of Art to exhibit Hindu goddesses
Prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) of New York (USA) is organizing exhibition from June 29 to November 27 2011 on “Mother India: The Goddess in Indian Painting”. It will reportedly include rare molded-clay images of the goddess, such as Goddess with attendants dated around first century BCE from Bengal; a bronze of Yashoda nursing the […]
Random House Remarks about Lord Ganesha, disparaging comments in Leela’s Book
Hindus have urged The Random House Group Limited of London to remove the words disparaging to Lord Ganesha from its recent publication “Leela’s Book”. It reportedly calls Ganesha as “Misshapen son of Lord Shiva”, “abusively given this flippant elephant replacement”, etc. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Connecticut (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesha […]
Re-consecration for Hindu Temple in New York
Hindu Temple of Rochester in Pittsford (New York, USA) is celebrating its “re-consecration”. Auspicious Maha Kumbhabhishekam celebrations from June 8-12 will reportedly include havans, pujas, utsavam, homam, cow-worship, music-dance-sankirtan programs, etc.; and concluding with Maha Poornahuthi. Priests from Canada, USA, and India will reportedly participate in the celebrations, which will involve 1008 Kalashas and specially […]
Religious Leadership seminar at Hartford Seminary, Connecticut in USA
Weeklong “Religious Leadership in an Interfaith World” seminar began on June 6, 2011, at Hartford Seminary (Connecticut, USA). Thirty-three religious leaders from all over USA, including one from Switzerland, are attending this innovative seminar, who include Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Quaker, Unitarian, Wiccan, etc. This maiden seminar of the Seminary will reportedly […]
Re-inauguration of Hindu Temple in Kentucky, USA
After extensive renovation, the Hindu Temple of Kentucky in Louisville (USA) is celebrating its re-inauguration with a grand ceremony on June 12, 2011. Launched in 1986, the “MahaKumbhabishekam” celebrations will start on June five with a grand finale on June 12. Mayor Greg Fischer has reportedly proclaimed June 12 as “Temple Re-Inauguration Celebration Day” and […]
Manish Arora fashion label website removes objectionable Shiva legwear
Internationally acclaimed “Manish Arora” fashion label removed the leggings, harem-pants and skirts depicting the image of Lord Shiva in Nataraja form from its website, which protesting Hindus had termed repugnant. Dancing Nataraja Layered Miniskirt, knee-length Dancing Nataraja Harem Pants, and Dancing Nataraja Leggings, which were earlier available on Manish Arora Online Store for EUR 570, […]
Manish Arora should give explanation on Shiva legwear, Buddhist Leader asks
A Buddhist leader has come out to stand behind Hindus who were upset at the portrayal of the image of Lord Shiva in Nataraja form on harem-pants, leggings and miniskirts, by internationally acclaimed “Manish Arora” fashion label of India, which Hindus termed repugnant. Jikai’ Phil Bryan, a Buddhist representative in northern Nevada (USA), in a […]
Lord Nataraja image on Manish Arora Skirts, Leggings
This time it’s from an Indian designer, Manish Arora. I am talking about the depiction of the image of Hindu Gods and Goddesses on swimwear, pants, leggings, skirts, etc. Manish Arora designed leggings, harem-pants and skirts with the image of Lord Nataraja (Shiva) and selling online on order through his website. Nataraja (Lord of the […]
Hindus greet Trinidad-Tobago on Indian Arrival Day
Hindus have sent greetings to Trinidad and Tobago, one of the wealthiest nations in the Caribbean, as it celebrates “Indian Arrival Day” on May 30, 2011. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, expressed warmest greetings on upcoming “Indian Arrival Day”, wishing that it brought joy, happiness, blessings and cheer to all […]
Interfaith gestures of Church of Scotland, Hindus welcome
Hindus have welcomed Church of Scotland’s efforts to extend the friendly hand for interfaith dialogue towards various religious traditions. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that “it was a step in the right direction”. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stressed that all religions should work […]
Diwali as holiday in Edison schools in New Jersey, Hindus ask
Hindus want Edison Township Public Schools (ETPS) in New Jersey (USA) to add Diwali (Deepavali), the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urging ETPS to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali […]
Hartford City Council in USA to open with Hindu prayer
City Council of Hartford, capital city of Connecticut (USA), will reverberate with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures on 13 June 2011. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver invocation from Sanskrit scriptures before Hartford City Council on this day. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in […]
An American art museum offers yoga classes
Now one can enjoy yoga surrounded by beautiful art. The Noyes Museum of Art, the only fine arts museum in southern New Jersey (USA), is offering “No Sweat Yoga” classes. “Relax & reduce your stress level”, yoga class announcement says. Naida Burgess is the instructor. Welcoming the well known museum’s move to offer yoga classes, […]
Interfaith Claremont Lincoln University in California, USA
Hindus have welcomed launching of multi-religious Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) in Claremont in southern California (USA), calling it a “step in the right direction”. Established with a $50 million gift from a Christian couple, Joan and David Lincoln, its cofounding institutions include Claremont School of Theology (United Methodist), Academy of Jewish Religion-California, and Islamic Center […]
Diwali as holiday in Sunnyvale schools in California, Hindus ask
Hindus want Sunnyvale School District (SSD) in California (USA) to add Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urging SSD to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together at […]