Hindus want 17 more added to Massachusetts schools’ religious holidays list

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 […]

Hindu students still waiting for permanent prayer space at Brandeis University

Hindu students are still waiting for permanent prayer room at Brandeis University (BU) in Waltham (Massachusetts, USA), 50 days after “Murthi Sthapana” (idol installation) “ceremony to establish the Hindu altar on campus” on February six was cancelled. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that BU should respond to […]

Hindu students still struggling for prayer space at Brandeis University

Hindus have asked for a permanent prayer room at Brandeis University (BU) in Waltham (Massachusetts, USA). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that BU should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall for rituals, quiet reflection, festivals and spiritual exercise, which would […]

Hindus want prayer-room at Brandeis University

Hindus have asked for a permanent prayer room at Brandeis University (BU) in Waltham (Massachusetts, USA). Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that BU should respond to the requirements of its Hindu students to provide designated prayer-meditation hall for rituals, quiet reflection, festivals and spiritual exercise, which would help in […]