Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) in United Kingdom reportedly launched a new gallery “Faith in Birmingham” on February five; providing unique insight into Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Judaism. BMAG in Birmingham, which claims itself to be a “world class museum”, is showcasing 11th Century Ganesh and Vishnu statues from Bihar, an 11th […]
Hindus urge Sega for removal of Lord Krishna from video game
Hindus are upset at “Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final” role-playing video game being developed/published by Sega’s subsidiary Atlus depicting Lord Krishna, saying it trivializes a highly revered Hindu deity. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, urged Tokyo headquartered Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. CEO Hajime Satomi to not include Lord Krishna […]
Shani Pradosham – 6 February 2016
6 February 2016 is Shani Pradosham. Shani Pradosham (Sani Pradosha Vrata) is an auspicious and meritorious Pradosh Vrat. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. When Pradosh falls on Saturday, then it is observed as Shani Pradosham. Another highly meritorious Pradosha Vrata is Soma Pradosham. Shani Pradosham of February 2016 (February 6) is also observed as Shani […]
Sammakka Sarakka Jathara App – ‘Welcome to Medaram’ Mobile Application
Sammakka Sarakka Jathara App – ‘Welcome to Medaram’ Mobile Application.. The Warangal (rural) police have come up with a mobile application to facilitate lakhs of pilgrims thronging Medaram to take part in the ensuing tribal fair, Sammakka Sarakka jatara, from February 17. Besides the flexi boards and public address announcements about routes, parking, safety and […]
SV Vedic University branch at Amaravathi, AP
SV Vedic University branch at Amaravathi, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh.. TTD Trust Board Chairman Dr Ch Krishnamurthy said that soon a branch of Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (SVVU) will come up at the new capital city of Amaravathi. Addressing media persons at Vedic varsity meeting hall after the 23rd EC meeting on Wednesday, […]
BSNL 5G Service for Medaram Jathara
BSNL 5G Service for Medaram Jathara.. The BSNL is making massive arrangements to provide 5G Wi-Fi internet service in the remote Medaram village during the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara. In 2022, Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Jathara begins on 16 February and ends on 19 February. It is erecting 16 towers all along the route to Medaram and […]
Amsterdam Airport carries Hindu Vedas for passengers
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Netherlands’ largest and one of the world’s leading airports; carries Bhagavad-Gita, Vedas and other Hindu holy books. These are available to passengers in the Meditation Centre, located near the F-gates, which is open 24-hours a day for prayer or meditation or relaxing in silence or holding a group service. Distinguished Hindu statesman […]
Hindus criticize Coldplay-Beyoncé video for trivializing Hinduism
Hindus have criticized Coldplay music-video hit single featuring Beyoncé Knowles and titled “Hymn For The Weekend”, saying it trivializes Hinduism. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this party-anthem/club-song music-video unnecessarily dragged sacred Hindu concepts and symbols with no linkage to the lyrics/storyline. What was the connection of—depicting […]
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Massachusetts’ Chelmsford Public Schools
Hindus are urging Chelmsford Public Schools (CPS) in Massachusetts to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a school holiday in their 2016-2017 school calendar and beyond. The 2015-2016 Academic Calendar of CPS, whose “mission” includes to cultivate “well-rounded lifelong learners”, showed Good Friday as a holiday. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in […]
Hindus term Denmark’s seizure of refugees’ assets law as “absurd”
Hindus have strongly criticized Denmark’s proposal backed by its parliament to confiscate refugees’ possessions; calling it inhumane, despicable and absurd. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that impoverished refugees and displaced deserved compassion and welcome and not confiscation. Denmark was sending a bluntly negative and worrisome message to […]
Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple Sydney adopting cow for worship
Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT) in Helensburgh (near Sydney, Australia) is reportedly adopting a cow (and a calf) for worshipping and using its milk for sprinkling on temple deities in a religious ritual. It is being done under “Goshala Project”, whose prime objective is to perform Gomatha Pooja (Mother Cow Worship). “We intend to kick start […]
Thyagaraja Aradhana 2016 on January 28
Thyagaraja Aradhana 2016 (Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aradhana 2016) will be celebrated on 28 January. Thyagaraja Aradhana or Thyagaraya Aradhanotsavam is a tribute to saint composer Sri Tyagaraja swamy. The 169th aradhana of saint composer Sri Thyagaraja Swamigal will be held between January 24 and January 28 at the saint’s samadhi on the banks of Cauvery in Thiruvaiyaru. Actual […]
British Museum exhibiting “Krishna in the garden of Assam”
The British Museum (BM) is exhibiting Lord Krishna devotional textiles in its exhibition “Krishna in the garden of Assam”, which will continue till August 15. Main attraction of this exhibition is nine meters long “Vrindavani Vastra”, claimed to be the largest surviving example of devotional textile produced in the Assam state of India in late […]
Hindus commend SkyTeam for yoga rooms at Heathrow & Hong Kong airports
Hindus have commended SkyTeam, global airline alliance with 20 member airlines, for launching yoga rooms in their lounges at London Heathrow and Hong Kong International airports, calling it a step in the positive direction. Yoga Room at SkyTeam Exclusive Lounge at Heathrow terminal four provides yoga mats and video exercises in a tranquil space. Yoga […]
Hindus seek prayer room at Brussels Airport
Hindus are urging for a designated “Hindu Prayer Room” at Brussels Airport, Belgium’s largest and one of the world’s leading airports. Brussels Airport, with “Customer-focus” strategy; features Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox and Protestant “Places of Worship”; besides a “Humanist meditation room”; open to passengers in Pier A and Pier B. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, […]
Hindus seek Pope’s intervention to fix Ireland’s educational system
Hindus are urging His Holiness Pope Francis to intervene to fix largely Roman Catholic Ireland’s education system as Ireland Government appears to have failed to put an end to religious preferences in admissions to schools. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that religion should not play any role […]
Ashrams & Dharmashalas Haridwar
There are nearly 350 Ashrams and Dharmashalas in Haridwar. Approximately 20000 pilgrims can be accommodated in these Ashrams during Ardh Kumbh Mela, Kumbh Mela and many other auspicious occasions in Haridwar. The Ashrams and Dharmashalas charge nominal fees from pilgrims for accommodation and the basic amenities they provide. List of Ashrams and Dharmashalas in Haridwar […]
Bhaktuni Chentaku Bhagvantudu, AP govt launched `Priest at your doorstep’
Bhaktuni Chentaku Bhagvantudu, AP govt launched `Priest at your doorstep’.. The AP endowments department has decided to introduce a novel scheme, “Bhaktuni Chentaku Bhagvantudu” (God visiting the devotee), from the Telugu new year Ugadi. As part of the programme, the priest of the local temple will visit families to bless them on seven special occasions […]
Haridwar Bathing Ghats for Ardh Kumbh Mela
Haridwar Bathing Ghats for Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 is listed here.. Har Ki Pauri, Asthi Pravath Ghat, Subhash Ghat are the prominent bathing ghats in Haridwar for Punya Snan during Ardh Kumbh Mela held in 2016. Haridwar Kumbh Mela Ghats Har Ki Pauri Ghat Asthi Pravath Ghat Subhash Ghat Gau Ghat Sapth Sarover Kshetra Ghat […]
Upset Hindus urge Ohio apparel firm to recall Lord Ganesha products
Upset Hindus have urged for the immediate withdrawal of tee shirt, tank tops, mug and blanket with Lord Ganesha’s image sold by a Columbus (Ohio) headquartered apparel and home goods company Print Syndicate, calling these highly inappropriate. Hindus have strongly objected to slogans/statements printed on these five products (marketed under its brand “Look Human”) around […]