Hindus have offered condolences on the death of Boyd Kenneth Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormon Church, who died on July three in Salt Lake City (Utah, USA). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada […]
Hindus want Queensland Gallery to return Lord Krishna statue if proven stolen
Hindus are urging The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) of Australia to expedite the provenance of Krishna and Uma statues “identified as requiring further research”, and if proved stolen, return these to Hindu temples they originally belonged. Queensland Government run QAGOMA has identified seven objects as “requiring further research” under its […]
Ganesh Temple in Secunderabad, Ganesh Temple near Secunderabad Railway Station
Ganesh Temple near Secunderabad Railway station is one of the popular Ganesha temples in Telangana. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Ganesha. The temple and the idol have great history. The idol of Ganesh was found in a well in the year 1824. ‘Vigraha Prathishta’ (installation of idol) was performed by Shri Adi […]
5 July 2015, Sankatahara Chaturthi
Today, 5 July 2015 is Sankatahara Chaturthi (Sankashti Chaturthi). It is Adhika Ashada Maasa Sankashti Chaturthi as per Amavasyant Panchangams (Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada & Telugu Calendars); Nija Ashada Maasa Sankashti Chaturthi in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchangam). The moonrise or Chandrodaya time on Sankashti July 2015 is – 9.41 PM. Here are the details of […]
Spiritual Theatres in TTD’s Queue Compartments
Spiritual Theatres in TTD’s Queue Compartments – TTD EO Dr D Samba Siva on Friday inspected the trial-run of spiritual theatre in compartment number 7 in VQC II. It may be recalled that TTD has already inaugurated one Spiritual Amphi Theatre in Compartment No.25 in VQC I with an aim to enthrall the waiting devotees […]
Hindus urge National Gallery of Australia to expedite provenance of Hindu statues
Hindus are urging National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to quicken the provenance of statues of Hindu deities “selected for review” and if proved stolen, return these to Hindu temples they originally belonged. Australia’s flagship gallery NGA has identified 72 objects for initial scrutiny from its Asian art collection of about 5,000 items under its Asian […]
TTD Online booking made more Pilgrim-friendly
TTD Online booking made more Pilgrim-friendly – TTD Executive Officer Dr D Samba Siva Rao on Friday asserted that the management has taken initiative to make on-line booking more pilgrim-friendly. Addressing media persons at Annamaiah Bhavan after the Dial Your EO programme, he said, with an aim to provide hassle free and comfortable darshan to […]
Guru Peyarchi, 5 July 2015 (Simha Rashi Guru Sankramanam)
5 July 2015 is Guru Peyarchi, Jupiter Transit, Guru Sankramana in Simha Rashi (Leo sign). As per many other Panchangams, Guru Peyarchi is taking place on 14 July 2015. Guru Peyarchi will be taking place on 5 July 2015 as per some Tamil calendars and South Indian calendars. It is differs as per the Panchangams like Thirukkanitha […]
Rakhi Festival 2025, Raksha Bandhan Festival 2025 date
Rakhi festival or Raksha Bandhan celebrated the eternal love and affection of brother and sister. In 2025, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi festival date is August 9. Rakhi Pournami festival is celebrated on Shravan Purnima (Full Moon day during Shravan month). In Hinduism, many festivals are associated with this concept but, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi festival […]
Why is Lord Shiva called as Neelkantha?
Why is Lord Shiva called as Neelkantha? What is the story behind why Shiva became Neelakantha? The festival of maha shivratri is celebrated each year on 13th or 14th day of Phalguna or Maagha month in reverence to Lord Shiva. As per Vedic literature, this festival is celebrated in association with samudra manthan (or churning […]
Goddess Brahmani, Brahmi Mata
Goddess Brahmani, Brahmi Mata, is one of the saptha matrikas – the seven divine mothers and is regarded as the kind and benevolent aspect of the Devi. She takes her name from Lord Brahma. Brahmani Mata is the first among Saptamatrika Goddesses. It is said that She came out of the mouth of Goddess Kali […]
Hindus seek Diwali as Public Holiday in South Africa
Hindus are urging South Africa to include Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, as a Public Holiday. Currently South Africa has 12 public holidays (New Year’s Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday, Family Day, Freedom Day, Workers’ Day, Youth Day, National Women’s Day, Heritage Day, Day of Reconciliation, Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill). Distinguished […]
Hinduism focus at Salzburg Festival 2015
Hinduism will form part of the world renowned Salzburg Festival of Austria this year for the first time in its 95 years history. Salzburg Festival, July 18 to August 30, will include Ensemble Nepathya in Kutiyattam, Dhrupad classical music, Khayal music, Bharatanatyam dance and Morning Ragas. Per a Festival announcement, “The Ouverture spirituelle…focuses on Hinduism […]
Gold Kati-Varada Hasthams donated to Srinivasa Mangapuram Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
Gold Kati-Varada Hasthams donated to Srinivasa Mangapuram Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple – Two more precious jewels have been added to the temple coffers of Lord Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy of Srinivasa Mangapuram temple with the donation made by the chief of Nagarjuna Constructions in the temple premises on Thursday morning. Tirumala JEO Sri KS Sreenivasa […]
TTD EO Reviews Maha Pushkaram 2015 arrangements
TTD EO Reviews Maha Pushkaram 2015 arrangements (Godavari Pushkaralu 2015) in Rajahmundry.. TTD Executive Officer Dr D Sambasiva Rao on Thursday reviewed on the ongoing arrangements for Maha Pushkaram 2015 in Rajamundry. The review meeting was held in his chambers’ in TTD Administrative Building in Tirupati. The EO called upon the officers to make the […]
Niraputhari 2015 at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
Niraputhari is a grand temple festival celebrated in Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. In 2015, Niraputhari festival date is July 22 (1190 Karkkidakom 06). Thousands of devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala will have darshan of Lord Ayyappa on this festive day. Sreekovil of Sabarimala will be opened at 5.00 PM on July 21 and […]
Jajpur Biraja Temple Contact, Address
Here is Jajpur Biraja Temple Contact details – Phone numbers, Postal Address, email address, etc,. Biraja Temple Trust Board Official Address Biraja Temple Trust Board Devidwar, Jajpur Town Jajpur-755007 Odisha India. Phone :- 06728-223900 e-mail :- support@maabiraja.com Managing Trustee Mr. Maheswar Panigrahi O.A.S Subcollector, jajpur e-mail :-managingtrustee@maabiraja.com Ph-9437137919
Daily worship of Goddess Biraja
Daily worship of Goddess Biraja at Jajpur Biraja Maa Temple, Odisha. Goddess Biraja, the presiding deity of Jajpur has acquired celebrity as a great Shaktipeetha since time immemorial. Her daily rituals and methods of worship need to enumerate here in a nutshell. The great Goddess in worshipped both through Vedic and Tantric rites during her daily […]
Majhighariani Temple, Rayagada
Majhighariani Temple, Rayagada is an important temple dedicated to Devi (Maa Shakti) in Odisha. This famous temple draws thousands of devotees everyday from Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. As per the legend, people have been worshipping Devi here since ages but the temple built at the place is a new one. Every Sunday, Wednesday and […]
Amarnath Yatra 1st batch pilgrims arrive at Chandanwari
Amarnath Yatra 1st batch pilgrims arrive at Chandanwari on 1 July 2015. The first batch of pilgrims undertaking the Amarnath Yatra this year arrived at Chandanwari in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam town on Wednesday. The first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims was flagged off from Jammu base camp earlier today. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh […]