Hindus are urging prestigious Teatro Real in Madrid (Spain) to withdraw “La Bayadère” from its upcoming 21-22 season, 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 Spain’s national opera house like Teatro Real should not be in the […]
Hinduism in Spain
Spain brewers association apologizes & recalls poster trivializing Lord Ganesh after Hindu protest
Association of Spanish Home Brewers (ACCE) has apologized and recalled the poster carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh to promote its “IPA Day 2020” event to be held in Burgos (Spain) on September 19; which protesting Hindus had called “highly inappropriate”. Manuel Jim., ACCE (Asociación de Cerveceros Caseros Españoles) Secretary, in an email to […]
Hindus heart-broken by renowned Prado Museum not including Hindu gods in “The Gods” exhibition
Hindus are disappointed at “Museo Nacional del Prado” in Madrid (Spain), one of the top art museums of the world, for totally cold-shouldering Hindu gods in its Bicentenary exhibition “The Gods in the Prado”. This travelling exhibition funded by Prado, which is continuing till January six, showcases themes of various religious traditions. “We regret to […]
Upset Hindus urge Madrid online-retailer to withdraw Lord Ganesha leggings & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Madrid (Spain) based online retailer MundoBuda for immediate withdrawal of yoga leggings carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesha was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in […]
Hindus urge Pope to reinstate priest who welcomed Lord Ganesha into church in Spain
Hindus are urging His Holiness Pope Francis to reinstate priest of Parish of Saint Mary of Africa in Ceuta (Spain), who was reportedly forced to resign for welcoming Hindu deity Lord Ganesha image into the Catholic church. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was shocking to […]
“Meditation Room” in new Schellhammer Business School campus in Spain
Hindus have welcomed launch of “Meditation Room” in new campus of Schellhammer Business School (SBS) in 60-hectare gated private estate of Valle Romano Golf & Resort near Estepona in southern Spain, opening September one. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today; termed including of this quiet calming space for meditation, […]
Spain Hindus organizing to create a united voice
Hindus in Spain are reportedly coming together to form a united platform to work on issues of common interest and be a voice for the community. A Federación Hindú de España (FHE) has reportedly been formed in Spain to unite all Hindus, defend-preserve-promote Hinduism, challenge-correct academic misrepresentation of Hinduism, advise local-regional-national governments on Hinduism and […]
Hindus laud Spanish village for scrapping “Kill Jews” name
Hindus have thanked the residents and regional government of Castrillo Matajudios (“Fort Kill Jews”) village in Spain for its reported name change to Castrillo Mota de Judios (“Jew’s Hill Fort”). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said it was shocking to learn that such a village name existed in […]
Hindus ask for bullfighting ban in Spain
Hindus want a complete ban on practice of bullfighting (corrida) in Spain after matadors were gored by bulls at the opening event of Madrid’s bullfighting season on May 20 evening. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Spain should follow the example of its regions Catalonia and Canary […]
Hindus criticize bullfights’ return on Spanish TV
Hindus have strongly criticized return of live bullfights to Spanish television after a six-year ban. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that instead of thus promoting the barbaric, inhumane, horrendous, cruel and unacceptable practice of bullfighting (corrida); Spain should follow example of its regions Catalonia and Canary Islands and […]