In a remarkable interfaith gesture; area Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders joined together to celebrate multi-faith Thanksgiving at Connected Church of the Nazarene in Nevada’s capital Carson City on November 20. The theme of this interfaith worship service was “Amends & Reconciliation”, and various religious leaders spoke around “making amends and working toward […]
Hinduism in Nevada
Multi-faith service held in Nevada to express solidarity with Pittsburgh & Jewish community
A multi-faith service to express “Solidarity With Pittsburgh and the Jewish Community” was held at Temple Emanu-El, Nevada’s oldest Jewish congregation, in Reno, on October 30 evening. Few hundred religious-community-civic leaders and others from northern Nevada attended the service. It included various prayers, remarks, candle-lighting, etc. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of […]
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to speak at Lutheran Church in Nevada
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will address the congregants and others at St. Paul’s Lutheran Family Church, “a community of Christians”, in Nevada’s capital Carson City on October 11. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will speak about Hinduism and its concepts and answer questions. Rajan Zed […]
University of Nevada holds one-of-a-kind Hindu Baccalaureate Service
Unique, one of a kind baccalaureate service in the world, was held at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in USA on May three. “Eighth Annual Hindu Baccalaureate Service of UNR (Dikshant Utsav)” blessed the graduating class in the traditional Hindu style, complete with applying tilak (religious mark) on the foreheads of graduates, participatory reading of Gayatri […]
Multi-faith prayers open “Earth Day” celebrations in Nevada
Multi-faith invocation launched “Earth Day” celebrations in Nevada on April 26. Distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed directed this special multi-faith invocation; which included Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and Native American prayers focused on healthier environment and respecting the nature of the planet we live on. This over 20-years old annual all-day free event in […]
Hindu prayers to open both Nevada Senate & Assembly on April 17, 2015
Both Nevada State Senate and Nevada Assembly in Carson City will open with Hindu mantras on April 17, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and Assembly. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the […]
Multi-faith prayers ring in New Year in Nevada
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, various religions got together in Reno (Nevada, USA) to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year in a unique and divine manner, away from the glitter of the casinos. Coordinated by distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, “Multi-faith New Years’ Eve Service” hosted by Reno Buddhist Center included prayers by […]
Away from Nevada’s glittering casinos, religions joining to ring in New Year with prayers
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, various religions are getting together in Reno (Nevada) to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year in a unique and divine manner, away from the glitter of the casinos. Coordinated by distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, “Multi-faith New Years’ Eve Service” hosted by Reno Buddhist Center will include prayers […]
Multi-faith clergy pray at Nevada Governor’s Mansion seeking God’s mercy on Ebola
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, faith leaders from various traditions prayed together in Nevada Governor’s Mansion in Carson City (USA) on November 13 evening seeking God’s mercy on Ebola and for its worldwide victims and their loved ones and care providers. Organized by distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, it included prayers by Christian (various denominations), […]
Nevada Governor commends Hindu statesman Rajan Zed
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has commended distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed “for performing the opening prayer before the United States House of Representatives”. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, opened the US House of Representatives in Washington DC with a Hindu prayer on June 19. Earlier, he read the first Hindu invocation […]
Hindu prayers open Nevada’s Douglas County Board
Board of Commissioners of Douglas County, formed in 1861, began its meeting at Minden (Nevada, USA) with Hindu invocation on July three, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the opening prayer from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the County Board. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English translation […]
University of Nevada holds unique Hindu Baccalaureate Service
Unique, one of a kind baccalaureate service in the world, was held at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in USA on April 27 evening. “Seventh Annual Hindu Baccalaureate Service of UNR (Dikshant Utsav)” blessed the graduating class in the traditional Hindu style, complete with applying tilak (religious mark) on the foreheads of graduates, participatory reading of […]
Unique Hindu Baccalaureate Service enters 7th year at University of Nevada
One of its kind in the world, Hindu Baccalaureate Service (Dikshant Utsav) marks seventh year on April 27 at University of Nevada-Reno (UNR). Organized by Universal Society of Hinduism (USOH) in collaboration with UNR Diverse Organization of South Asians, it will bless the graduating class in the traditional Hindu style, complete with applying tilak (religious […]
Nevada’s diverse faith leaders to jointly pray for the state on its 150th Anniversary
In view of 150th Anniversary of Nevada Statehood, multi-faith clergy is gathering to pray for the state in Reno on February 26. Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i, Native American, etc., faith leaders will gather in Atlantis Casino Resort to pray for Nevada in this “Nevada 150th Multi-faith Prayer Service”. According to distinguished […]
Nevada’s diverse faith leaders to jointly pray for drought affected West
Nevada faith leaders belonging to various religions and denominations are gathering in Sparks on February one for an afternoon of prayers urging for divine intervention in view of persistent drought conditions in Western USA. Distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is coordinating this Nevada Multi-faith Drought Relief Prayers Service, states that leaders of Christian (various […]
Martin Luther King Interfaith Service launched with Sanskrit mantras in Nevada
Interfaith Community Memorial Service for civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Reno (Nevada, USA) on January 19 began with Sanskrit mantras. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Hindu scriptures—Rig-Veda, Brahadaranyakopanishad, Bhagavad-Gita, Taittiriya Upanishad—reading in Sanskrit and then translating into English. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society […]
Nevada Buddhists welcome New Year with ringing bells & Gayatri Mantra
Reno Buddhist Center in Nevada (USA) welcomed the New Year in a unique service at midnight with ringing of bells and recitation of Gayatri Mantra. Matthew Fisher lead the service and talked about “108 Impediments”; while Carole Ann Maupin lead the congregants in the song “Auld Lang Syne”; Shelley Fisher, Cathy Riordan and Matthew Fisher […]
Hindu statesman Zed welcomed at Xmas celebrations in Nevada
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was invited and welcomed by Living Stones Church in Reno and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sparks over their Christmas celebrations. At Living Stones Church, Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, was welcomed by Harvey Turner, Founding […]
Gayatri Mantra launched Nevada Latin Chamber of Business
Gayatri Mantra, considered the most sacred mantra of Hinduism, and other hymns from ancient Hindu scriptures were read at the launching of Nevada Latin Chamber of Business in Reno (USA) on November 21 evening. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed recited from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use, besides lines from […]
Jewish temple blessed with Gayatri Mantra in Nevada
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed blessed the new building of a synagogue in Reno (Nevada, USA) with Gayatri Mantra, considered the most sacred mantra of Hinduism, on October 10 evening. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, also read fromBrahadaranyakopanishad and Taittiriya Upanishad, both ancient Hindu scriptures, as a part of […]