Anant Dwadashi Vrat is observed in Bhadrapada Month. It is a very rarely heard Vrata which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It begins on Shukla Paksha Dwadashi of Bhadrapada Month (two days prior to Ananta Chaturdashi) and is observed for one year. The major ritual of this vrata is year-long ‘Vishnu Puja’. The merits of […]
No country has Hinduism as “official” or “preferred” religion
Although over 80 countries have either an “official religion” or “preferred religion”, but Hinduism is not an official or preferred religion in any country of the world, according to a Pew Research Center report published on October three. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism is the “official state religion” in 27, 13 and two countries; and “preferred/favored religion” […]
Bagh Savari Festival at Tirumala Tirupati Temple
Religious fervour marked the Bagh Savari festival observed at the Hill shrine of Tirumala on Monday evening, 2 October 2017. This festival which would be observed on the immediate day after the conclusion of the nine-day Brahmotsavam has great significance and an interesting legend to convey the message of the bonding between a devotee and […]
Hindu prayers for Las Vegas massacre victims
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged all the Hindu temples and prayer-centers worldwide to hold special prayers for all victims, their loved ones, first responders, healthcare workers and others touched by the tragic loss in Las Vegas. Hindus strongly condemn any and all acts of violence against innocent people. We are deeply saddened by […]
Sri Ramakoti Vijayotsavam at Tirupati Kodandaramaswami Temple
Sri Ramakoti Vijayotsavam was performed at Sri Kodandaramaswami temple as part of Vijaya Dasami on Saturday in Tirupati, 30 September 2017. Devotees who scripted the Ramakoti books during the year submitted their collections at an event on the auspicious day. They were taken around in a procession on the Mada streets of KRT, Gandhi Road, […]
Daily Panchang October 2017 | Tithi, Nakshtra, Yogam, Shubh Muhuratams in October 2017 | Auspicious Days, Time
Daily Panchang Octber 2017, Hindu daily calendar October 2017 – daily Hindu astrology details like tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and shubha muhurathams and timings in this month. October 2017 coincides with Ashwin Month & Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars & in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendars; Aashin Mash & Kartik Mash in Bengali calendar; Purattasi […]
Denver Art Museum showcasing Hindu god Ganesha
Hindus have commended renowned Denver Art Museum (DAM) in Colorado for showcasing Hindu deity Lord Ganesha in an exhibition “Ganesha: The Playful Protector” from October one to 28. This exhibition, in collaboration with National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, claims to provide a spectrum of ancient to modern representations of Lord Ganesha through sculptures, […]
Hindus welcome Utah University for exploring Hindu gods & goddesses
Hindus have welcomed Utah State University (USU); respected public research university in Logan, Utah; for teaching about Hindu gods and goddesses, calling it a step in the positive direction. Commending USU for exploring Hindu gods and goddesses, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, urged all US and Canadian universities to […]
Pashankusha Ekadashi Story, Vrat Katha
Pashankusha Ekadashi Story, Vrat Katha. Pashankusha Ekadashi legend, story of Pashankusha Ekadashi Vrata. What is the story of Pashankusha Ekadashi Vrata? Pashankusha Ekadashi, the day of lotus-naveled Lord Padmanabha, in the Brahma Vaivatra Purana, has been explained as the most auspicious occasion of the highest merit which removes all the sins. On the request of […]
Panchang | 28 September 2017
Panchang of 28 September 2017 displays Tithi of 28 September 2017, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 28 September 2017 Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:21 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:13 Chandrodayam (Moonrise)13:04 Chandrastama (Moonset)24:16 Today’s Panchangam Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha Tithi (Lunar Day) Ashtami – 21:36 Nakshatra Mula – 12:57 Yoga Saubhagya – 10:37 Karana Bava […]
Panchang | 25 September 2017
Panchang of 25 September 2017 displays Tithi of 25 September 2017, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 25 September 2017 Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:20 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:16 Chandrodayam (Moonrise) 10:34 Chandrastama (Moonset) 22:00 Today’s Panchangam Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha Tithi (Lunar Day) Panchami – 14:27 Nakshatra Anuradha – Full Night Yoga Vishkambha – 08:10 Karana […]
Panchang | 24 September 2017
Panchang of 24 September 2017 displays Tithi of 24 September 2017, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 24 September 2017 Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:19 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:17 Chandrodayam (Moonrise)09:43 Chandrastama (Moonset)21:19 Today’s Panchangam Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha Tithi (Lunar Day) Chaturthi – 12:39 Nakshatra Vishakha – 28:26* Yoga Vaidhriti – 07:52 Karana Bava […]
Hindus urge Swiss firm to rename its $6,010 high-heels “Ganesha” boots
Hindus have urged Lugano (Switzerland) headquartered luxury fashion label Philipp Plein Group to change the name of some of its shoes named after Hindu deities Ganesha and Kali, calling it highly disrespectful. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesha and goddess Kali were highly revered in […]
Panchang | 23 September 2017
Panchang of 23 September 2017 displays Tithi of 23 September 2017, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 23 September 2017 Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:19 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:18 Chandrodayam (Moonrise)08:50 Chandrastama (Moonset)20:39 Today’s Panchangam Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha Tithi (Lunar Day) Tritiya – 11:23 Nakshatra Swati – 26:16* Yoga Indra – 07:58 Karana Vanija […]
Panchang | 22 September 2017
Panchang of 22 September 2017 displays Tithi of 22 September 2017, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 22 September 2017 Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:19 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:19 Chandrodayam (Moonrise)07:57 Chandrastama (Moonset)20:01 Today’s Panchangam Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha Tithi (Lunar Day) Dwitiya – 10:41 Nakshatra Chitra – 24:38* Yoga Brahma – 08:32 Karana Taitila […]
Hindus dismayed at vandalism & hateful graffiti at Hindu business in Indianapolis
Hindus nationwide are reportedly perturbed after reports of hateful messages scrawled on the building, fire near the back door and grease spread on a business owned by a Hindu family in Indianapolis few days back. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was shocking for the hard-working, harmonious […]
Hindus welcome yoga at Duke University Chapel
Hindus have welcomed reports of yoga practice inside magnificent Duke University Chapel (DUC), which describes itself as “Christian church of uniquely interdenominational character”, on September 15. Welcoming DUC for hosting yoga, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, urged DUC to provide more opportunities of multi-beneficial yoga to students and others. […]
Panchang | 20 September 2017
Panchang of 20 September 2017 displays Tithi of 20 September 2017, Nakshatra, Yoga, Moonrise Time, Auspicious Time, Inauspicious Timings of 20 September 2017 Suryodayam (Sunrise) 06:18 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 18:21 Chandrodayam (Moonrise)00:00 Chandrastama (Moonset)18:43 Today’s Panchangam Paksha (Fortnight) Krishna Paksha Tithi (Lunar Day) Amavasya – 10:59 Nakshatra Uttara Phalguni – 23:03 Yoga Shubha – 10:58 Karana […]
Hindus shocked at Australia Advt. Bureau clearing insensitive ad despite worldwide condemnation
Hindus and others, who denounced the highly insensitive ad of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), are further shocked at Advertising Standards Bureau’s (ASB) reportedly green signal to apparently reckless marketing strategies of MLA, which had already upset Hindu and other faith communities worldwide. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, […]
Mumbai – Howrah Durga Puja Special Trains 2017
Mumbai – Howrah Durga Puja Special Trains 2017.. To clear the extra rush of passengers during the Durga puja festival, the Central Railway will run four trips of special trains between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai and Howrah, a statement said. Train no. 01125 will make two trips in which it will leave Lokmanya […]