Hindus are urging for a permanent and dedicated Prayer Room at Columbia University, a world-class educational institution in Upper Manhattan (New York) founded in 1754. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Columbia should respond to the requirements of Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall for rituals, quiet […]
Hindu Prayer Room in USA Universities
Williams College in Massachusetts now has “Hindu Prayer Room”
Williams College, the second-oldest institution of higher learning in Massachusetts established in 1793, now has a Hindu Prayer Room. Reverend Gary C. Caster, Catholic Chaplain at Williams, responding to an email of distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed which asked “Is there an exclusive Hindu prayer room in Williams College?”, wrote: “I hope you are pleased […]
Designated ‘Hindu prayer room’ sought in all US universities
Hindus have urged for a permanent and dedicated prayer room at all the university campuses in United States of America (USA). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that US universities, both public and private, should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall […]
Kadiru Habba in Kateel Temple
Kadiru Habba is one of the famous festivals conducted at Kateel Temple (Durga Parameshwari Temple). On the day of Bhadrapada Shuddha Hasta tying a spike of corn (fresh grown) is celebrated with great devotion. Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple is one of the famous Shakti Temples in Karnataka state. Kateel is located at a distance of 26 […]