Narasimha Jayanti or Narasimha Chaturdashi is the appearance day of Lord Narasimha or Narsingh Deva. In 2011, it is observed on 16 May, Monday (today). Narasimha Swamy is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The main objective of the incarnation was to kill the demon Hiranyakashapu and restore peace in the world. Devotees observe fasting […]
Hindus want Diwali holiday in Fremont schools in California, USA
Hindus want Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) 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 FUSD to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate Diwali day together […]
Special Trains for Kashi Ganga Pushkaralu from Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Nagpur, Jabalpur
South Central Railways has announced a pair of Special Trains for Kashi (Varanasi) Ganga Pushkaralu in 3rd week of May 2011. The train starts from Hyderabad and travels through Secunderabad, Kazipet, Ballarsha, Nagpur, Itarsi, and Jabalpur. The special trains will have stoppages at Kazipet, Mancherial, Sirpur, Kagaznagar (Andhra Pradesh), Ballarsha, Nagpur (Maharashtra), Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, […]
Children learn Vedas, Bhagwad Gita, Upanishads and Puranas at Summer Camp in Varanasi
As an initiative to inculcate cultural values and allied Indian ethos among youngsters, a special summer camp has been organized for school children in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This summer camp has been mooted by Ishita School where the children are taught essence of Hindu culture, relevance of rituals and recitation of passages from Holy Scriptures […]
Pradosh on 15 May 2011, Today
Pradosh Vrat or Pradosha Shiva Puja is observed on Trayodasi or the 13th day in every fortnight of Hindu month. In May 2011, the first Pradosh vrat date is 15 May 2011, today. It is known as Bhanu Pradosh as it falls on Sunday. Generally, Pradosh puja time is 4.30 to 6 in the evening. […]
Narasimha Jayanti Mahotsavam at Swayambhu Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Narasimha Jayanti Mahotsava or the celebration of the appearance of Lord Narasimha is held at Swayambhu Lakshmi Narasimha swamy Temple for 3 days, from 8 May to 10 May in 2017. The Nrusimha Jayanthi festival is held under the management of the President of Hare Krishna Movement – Hyderabad and Unit President of the Akshaya Patra […]
12 crore worth Diamond Crown & Golden Sari donated to Srikalahasti Kalahasthiswara Gnana Prasunamba Temple
Gali Janardhan Reddy and Gali Karunakar Reddy (Gali brothers) donated 12 crore-worth Vajra Kireetam (diamond crown) and Bangaru Cheera (golden sari) to Srikalahasti Kalahasthiswara and Gnana Prasunamba Temple on 14 May 2011. Gali Karunakar Reddy is a minister in the cabinet of Yedyurappa in Karnataka state. The crown studded with about 800 diamonds was reportedly […]
Vedas & Gita Teachings in America’s Trinity College with Episcopal roots
Prestigious Trinity College in Hartford (Connecticut, USA), whose earliest heritage was Episcopalian, now reportedly teaches from Vedas, Upanisads and Bhagavad-Gita in some of its courses. Courses offered by it also teach classical Sanskrit, traditional Hinduism, Hare Krishna, Hindu views on war and peace, etc. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, […]
Lakshmi swimwears Australian designer Lisa lived in a mud hut in India
Lisa Burke, Australian designer-owner of Lisa Blue Swimwear label, whose depiction of the image of Goddess Lakshmi on swimwear in a recent Sydney fashion show upset Hindus worldwide, has reportedly lived in a mud hut in India. An article in a past issue of Marie Claire (Australia) fashion magazine, talking about her swimwear collection, says […]
Jewish School in London becomes Hindu Primary School
A Jewish Primary School in London Borough of Redbridge in United Kingdom (UK) will be a Hindu Primary School on 1st September 2012. London based Hindu state education promoter charity “I-Foundation” has won the competition to establish this primary school in the Barkingside area, according to Office of the Schools Adjudicator headquartered in Darlington (UK) […]
Hindus in America have highest educational level and lowest divorce rate
Hindus top in education in America as compared to any other religious group, according to “U.S. Religious Landscape Survey” of American adults by the prestigious Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life posted on its website. While national total is 11%, 48% Hindus have post-graduate degrees, followed by Jews at the second place at 35%. […]
Mohini Smarta Ekadashi Today, 13 May 2011
Mohini Ekadashi is observed on 11th day of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2011, Mohini Smarta Ekadasi date is 13 May, Friday. On the beginning day of Ekadasi vrata, it is observed by Smarta sect of Hindus. And on the concluding day of Ekdasi tithi, Ekadashi vrata is observed by […]
TTD Information Centres in West Godavari District
#1 Attili TTD Information Centre TTD Kalyana Mandapam, Attili, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh #2 Bhimavaram TTD Information Centre TTD Kalyana Mandapam, Sivaraopet Bhimavaram, West Godavari District Andhra Pradesh #3 Dwaraka Tirumala TTD Information Centre TTD Kalyana Mandapam, Dwaraka Tirumala West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh #4 Eluru TTD Information Centre TTD Kalyana Mandapam, Opposite C R Reddy College, Eluru, […]
TTD Shelved Gold Plating of Tirupati Venkateswara Swamy Temple
The TTD, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, informed the Supreme Court that the board has shelved the decision of gold plating of the sancturm sanctorum of Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala Tirupati. The Hindu published The TTD said it had no powers to carry out the exercise of drilling thousands of holes in the inner recess adorning […]
Australian Swimwear Company cancels production of Lakshmi image swimwear
Australian swimwear company, whose depiction of image of Goddess Lakshmi on swimwear upset Hindus worldwide, claims to have cancelled production of swimwear with Lakshmi’s picture on it. In an “Important Press Release” posted on its website, Lisa Blue Swimwear says: “…image of Goddess Lakshmi will not appear on any piece of Lisa Blue swimwear…” Hindu […]
Australian Fashion Week organizers’ Lakshmi trivialization, Hindus asks Apology
Welcoming apology from Australian swimwear label Lisa Blue Swimwear, upset Hindus have repeated their appeal of apology from Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) organizers also, which was held in Sydney (Australia) from May 2-6 and showed the model with Goddess Lakshmi image on swimwear. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, […]
Rituals, Customs and Traditions of Akshay Tritiya
Akshay Tritiya festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Worship of Lord Vishnu on Akshay Tritiya eradicates and removes ones sins and makes him free from all sorrows. Puranas described that Devotees who perform Sri Maha Vishnu Puja on Akshay Tritiya may attain salvation. In some regions, devotees keep fasts on Akshaya Tritiya. As per the […]
Saint Basaveshwara statue in London – Basavanna Vigraha in UK
Saint Basaveshwara statue to be installed in London. Hindus have welcomed the efforts to install a Saint Basaveshwara statue in Albert Embankment Gardens in Lambeth borough of London (United Kingdom). Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that “it was a step in the right direction” to honor 12th century […]
Adi Shankara Jayanthi today, 8 May 2011
Shankaracharya, also revered as Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada, is the most honored and popular saint in Hinduism. Shankara Jayanthi 2011 date is 8 May, today. In many places the festival is celebrated for a week known as Shankara Jayanthi week (Shankaracharya Jayanthi Vaarotsavalu). In Sringeri Sharada Peetham, and in all Jagadguru peethams, Shankara Jayanthi is celebrated […]
Manjeera Pushkaralu 2011 – Manjira River Pushkarams in Andhra Pradesh
Manjira river, a tributary of the river Godavari, flows in Medak and Nizamabad districts of Andhra Pradesh. Manjeera Pushkaralu in 2011 will be held from 8 May to 19 May. The main site for Pushkarams is Peruru village in Papannapet mandal of Medak district. The 12-day Pushkaralu will coincide with Ganga Pushkarams that will be […]