Hindus are critical of Opéra national de Paris (France) for hosting during its 2020-21 season ballet “La Bayadère”, which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that taxpayer-funded Opéra national de Paris should not be in the business of callously […]
Hinduism in France
Hindus urge world’s top Louvre Museum to launch Hindu art gallery
Hindus are urging world’s-largest and top-ranking “Musée du Louvre” (Louvre Museum) of Paris, which owns Mona Lisa, to establish a permanent Gallery of Hindu Art. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Louvre; which claimed itself “a universal museum”, a “Museum among museums” and “an institution from which people […]
Yoga classes at Paris airports (Paris-Charles de Gaulle & Paris-Orly airports)
Hindus have commended launching of yoga classes at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports; calling it a step in the positive direction. These classes, being offered till August 13 on Fridays and Saturdays, include yoga and breathing exercises in the boarding lounges of Paris-Charles de Gaulle (terminals 1, 2A, 2C, 2E, 3) and Paris-Orly (South […]
Hindus back vegetarian school meals in France
Hindus are supporting the campaign for vegetarian school meals in France. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that as consuming beef was considered sacrilegious among Hindus, so vegetarian school meals would be welcomed by French Hindus. Moreover, many Hindus were just vegetarians. Zed, who is President of Universal […]
Hindus find pushing of black man from Paris train immoral
Hindus find repeated pushing of black commuter off a Paris metro train on February 17 highly shocking and appalling. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was disturbing to note that racism was still alive and being allowed to continue in 21st century. Zed, who is President […]
Fete de Ganesh in Paris, France: Ganesh Festival Procession
“Fête de Ganesh”, an annual colorful and joyful procession including a flowers-fruits-leaves decked float of Lord Ganesh, was held in Paris (France) on September 2, 2012.. Reports suggest that coconuts are cracked open along the route during this procession which leaves from Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam Hindu Temple after a religious ceremony through the streets […]