Hindus are urging Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (MDESE) to add 17 more Hindu festivals to its “Holiday Observances in Massachusetts” list, in view of substantial number of Hindu students. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement today, said that Hinduism was rich in festivals and festivals were very dear to Hindu […]
Land allotted for Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
Worldwide Hindus have thanked United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Abu Dhabi governments for reported announcement of land allotment for first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commending the reported decision of land allotment for Hindu temple, described it as a step in the positive […]
Many Jewish preschools in USA teach yoga
Yoga is part of the curriculum in many Jewish preschools in USA. Strauss ECE and Kindergarten of the Temple Emanu-El in Tucson (Arizona), Camp TBJ preschool of Congregation B’Nai Jeshurun in Short Hills (New Jersey), Tribeca Jewish Preschool in Manhattan (New York), Sarfan Early Childhood Center of the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula […]
Special Trains for Onam 2015 from Hyderabad to Kollam, Thrisur, Ernakulam
SCR, South Central Railway, will run special trains for Onam 2015 between Hyderabad and Kollam, Thrisur, Ernakulam & some other cities of Kerala in August 2015. Here is the schedule of special trains.. Railways will operate special trains from Secunderabad and Nanded to Kochuveli in Thiruvananthapuram via Katpadi and Coimbatore for Onam festival. No.07115 Secunderabad-Kochuveli special […]
Gajalakshmi | Goddess GajaLaxmi
Gajalakshmi (Gaja Laxmi), Lakshmi with elephants, is one of the eight important aspects of Goddess Lakshmi. In Gajaalakshmi aspect, Goddess Laxmi is sits on a lotus. Gaja Laxmi is depicated as two elephants (Gaja) on her both sides pouring water from their trunks. Gajalakshmi is shown in Padmasana posture. She is shown with four arms. […]
Hyderabad Ashtalakshmi Temple Contact Numbers
Hyderabad Ashtalakshmi Temple Contact Numbers – Phone numbers, address, etc are given here… Ashtalakshmi Temple is established and supported by Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Kanchipuram. This magnificent temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi stands distinctly on the outskirts of the city. This Temple is located at Vasavi Nagar, near Kothapet in Dilsukhnagar. The area was considered outskirts when […]
Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple Garbhagriha Closed for 20 days in August, September 2015
Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple Garbhagriha will be closed in Shravan Maas and Bhadra Maas (August / September 2015) on Saturdays (Shravan Shanivar), Sundays (Ravivar) and Shravan Somvar (Mondays) to control the rush of pilgrims and to provide Mahakal darshan for all devotees. According to Mahakaleshwar Mandir Prabandh Samithi, from August 1st to August 29 and in […]
Aavani Moolam 2022 | Avani Moola Festival in Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Aavani Moola or Avani Moola is the most important festival celebrated for 18 days at Madurai Meenakshi Temple in Aavani masam of Tamil calendar. In 2022, Aavani Moolam date is September 5. It is celebrated on Moolam nakshatram in Aavani month. The Panchamurthi idols of Madurai temple will be taken out in procession through the […]
Jupiter Mars Conjunction in various houses | Guru, Mangal in Same house
Jupiter Mars Conjunction in various houses, Guru Mangal in same house, effects of Brihaspati Kuja conjunction in various houses are explained here. During this phase, both planets considered together will give benefic results till the age of 72. Mars will be two units and Jupiter will be one unit. He will have good inner strength and […]
Shiva Chatusaptaha Bhajanalu at Srisailam Temple during Sravanamasam
Shiva Chatusaptaha Bhajanalu at Srisailam Temple are held during Sravanamasam, from 14 August 2015 to 13 September. These Bhajans will be conducted for universal peace. Schedule of Chatusaptaha Bhajanalu 2015 August 15 to August 22 – Sunkulamma Bhajana Mandali August 22 to August 29 – Ramanjaneya Bhajana Mandali August 29 to September 5 – Chennakeshava Nataka […]
Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swamy Vardhanti
Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swamy Vardhanti 2015 – August 19, Wednesday. With the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam, the 23rd Vardhanti of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam will be celebrated in Narasimhavanam on 19th August 2015, Wednesday (Shravana Shukla Panchami – Naga Panchami) with the following Dharmic programmes. 7 AM […]
Alavandar Thirunakshatram
Alavandar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Kataka Masam on Uthraadam Nakshatram (Uttarashada Nakshatra). In 2017, Alavandar Thirunakshatram date is August 6. It is also known as Alavandar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Alavandar Thiruvaradhana). It coincides with ‘Aadi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Ashada Masam / Shravana Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars. Other Vaishnava Thirunakshatram dates Daily Panchangam Festivals, Temples, […]
Thondara Dippodialwar Thirunakshatram
Thondara Dippodialwar Thiru Nakshatram is observed in Kataka Masam on Kettai Nakshatram (Jyeshta Nakshatra). In 2015, Thondara Dippodialwar Thirunakshatram date is July 28. It is also known as Thondara Dippodialwar Janma Nakshatrotsavam (Thondara Dippodialwar Thiruvaradhana). It coincides with ‘Aadi Masam’ of Tamil calendar, ‘Ashada Masam / Shravana Masam’ in Telugu and Kannada calendars. Other Vaishnava Thirunakshatram dates […]
Annakutotsava Seva at TTD Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams, Nellore
Annakutotsava Seva at TTD Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams, Nellore..On the sixth day of the ongoing nine-day Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams at Nellore, the local devotees flooded to the spacious venue of ACSR stadium and relished Tiruppavada Seva otherwise known as Annakutotsavam on Thrusday. In Tirumala temple, on every Thursday this special arjitha seva is performed as weekly seva, […]
TTD Calendar, Diaries in bulk for sale
TTD Calendar 2016, TTD Diaries 2016 in bulk for sale… With an aim to meet wider range of public and spread the glory of Sri Venkateswara in a big way, TTD has decided to sell 2016 calendars and diaries in bulk to organisations, institutions and firms. The interested firms can place their requirement (with a […]
100 Special Trains for Ganesh Chaturthi (Central Railway)
100 Special Trains for Ganesh Chaturthi (Central Railway)… The Central Railway (CR) will run over 100 special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers during festival Ganesh Chaturthi. A total of 118 special trains will be run, according to a CR statement issued here. As many as 36 special trains will be run to […]
Beef not served at Australia’s Liverpool Council interfaith lunch
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed recently urged Liverpool (a Sydney suburb) City Council to keep beef off the menu of interfaith lunches and dinners. In an email to Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism; Kiersten Fishburn, Council’s Director Community and Culture, wrote back on August nine: I can assure you that at […]
Divasa Jagaran (Diwasa Jagar)
Divasa Jagaran (Diwasa Jagar) is observed on Ashadh Amavasya, No Moon in Ashada Month (June – July) as per Gujarati calendar. In 2015, Divasa Jagaran date is August 14. It is mainly observed in Gujarat and some other western parts of India. Ashadh Amavasya is also known as Divasi Amavasya. On this day, devotees perform Puja […]
Ramcharitmanas Hindi PDF Download, Ramcharit Manas in Hindi
Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem in Awadhi language, by Goswami Tulsidas is here in Hindi for free download. Ramcharitmanas is an historical compilation of seven stages of Ramayana – Balakanda, Ayodhyakanda, Aranyakanda, Kishkindhakanda, Sundarakanda, Lankakanda, and Uttarakanda. Ramcharit Manas is also known as the most beautifully illustrated literature work in Hinduism after Puranas and Upanishads. Balakanda […]
Masik Durgashtami August 2015
Monthly Durgashtami August 2015 (Masik Durga Ashtami August 2015) is Shravan Durgashtami. In August 2015, Maasik Durgashtami date August 23, Sunday. It is a vrat dedicated to Goddess Durga. Masik Durgashtami is observed mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, North India and some parts of Karnataka. This Masik Durgashtami falls in Shravan Month as per all Hindu calendars followed […]