Hindus laud England’s Ipswich Borough Council for supporting Holi festival

Hindus have applauded England’s Ipswich Borough Council for supporting Holi, Hindu “festival of color”, being held on April 28 in its Holywells Park. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement today, said that Hindu community felt honored by support of Ipswich Borough Council and he urged all the towns and cities in United Kingdom […]

Kate Middleton turning to Yoga to be fit in Pregnancy

Hindus have commended Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, 31, for reportedly turning to yoga to stay healthy, fit and in shape during pregnancy. A yoga instructor visits Kate several times a week at the Kensington Palace to give her private lessons in pre-natal yoga, who is expecting her first child in July, reports suggest. Welcoming Kate’s […]

England primary school kids enact Hindu wedding

Portishead Primary School students in England recreated and celebrated a Hindu wedding in a workshop recently and it was reportedly an “enriching experience”. Year three students of the school, who are researching various perspectives of life in India, have already tried Indian cuisine and adopted a tiger from India, reports suggest. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan […]

Mahashivaratri festival Art work by England college students

Sixty Art and Design students of West Suffolk College in United Kingdom have been reportedly producing innovative artwork based on Hindu festival of Mahashivaratri (Great night of Shiva). It included portraits, complex shadow puppet animation with digital technology, a film and life-size three-dimensional sculptures of Lord Shiva. This project also explored the link between Hindu […]

Hindu temple planned for Willenhall in England

A Hindu temple and community center is being planned in Willenhall in West Midlands region of England (United Kingdom). Besides worship, meditation, religious discourses, chanting and prayer; it also plans to provide education classes, elder day-care, leisure activities, employment training, yoga, social activities, dance classes, etc.; and might hold weddings and funerals also, reports suggest. […]

Hindus ask Diwali holiday in Harrow schools in England

Hindus want all schools in Harrow area of England (United Kingdom) to add Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urging Harrow schools to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it was important for Hindu families to celebrate […]

Lord Shiva statue in Wales Christian church

There is reportedly a bronze Shiva statue in the medieval St Peter Ad Vincula Church in Pennal village of north-west Wales (United Kingdom), founded in sixth century CE. According to reports, Shiva statue, which has been inside this church for few years and has kind of become a permanent fixture, was taken out by a […]

Hindu Day observed in a Church of England primary school in UK

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Bridport in South West England (United Kingdom) celebrated “Hindu Day” recently complete with blowing a conch shell. Dressed-up in Hindu costumes, students learnt about respect within Hindu religion, attended a sample Hindu wedding and participated in Indian dance on this Day in May. “The children are all […]

$18.5 million Hindu Temple Complex in Northampton, UK (Northampton Kutumbh Centre)

Hindus have welcomed the reported unanimous approval of about $18.5 million Hindu temple and high-tech community complex by Northampton (East Midlands, United Kingdom) Borough Council’s planning committee on May 29, 2012. Called “Northampton Kutumbh Centre” (wider family), besides a spectacular Hindu temple, it also reportedly plans to include state-of-the-art and eco-friendly sports, recreation and leisure, […]

Goddess Devi Temple opens in Old Church Hall in Beeston, England

Old church hall in Beeston in England has been converted to a Hindu temple. Sri Thurkkai Amman Temple, created out of a former church hall in Beeston Rylands, reportedly officially opened on April 8, 2012. Meanwhile, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded efforts of temple-project leaders and Beeston and […]

Church hall in England converted to Hindu temple

Old church hall in Beeston in England is being converted to a Hindu temple. Sri Thurkkai Amman Temple is being created out of a former church hall in Beeston Rylands, which will reportedly officially open on April 8, 2012. Meanwhile, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, applauded efforts of temple-project […]

Diwali lights switched on in Leicester in UK

Diwali lights for 2011 were switched on Belgrave Road in Leicester (United Kingdom) on October 16 and tens of thousands of people reportedly watched. Said to be the largest Diwali celebrations outside India, activities on Golden Mile included songs, music, dancing, laser display and fireworks. Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby attended and commented on Diwali and […]

£1 million BAPS Swaminarayan Temple opening in Leicester, England

The £1 million BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir is opening in Belgrave section of Leicester in England on October nine. This Mandir, which features three sikhar towers and was approved by the City Council in 2008, besides regular worship services, will reportedly have provision for morning-evening aarti, sports, music lessons and Gujarati instruction. Meanwhile, Hindu […]

Cows to be decorated on Janmashtami at Beatle Harrison donated Temple in England

Beatle George Harrison donated Bhaktivedanta Manor Temple in England will reportedly dress a herd of Jersey cows in multi-colored decorations to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday Janmashtami on August 21 & 22 in 2011. Participating children’s faces will be painted blue like Lord Krishna by volunteers to help them get into the festive spirit, reports suggest. Claimed […]

Prince William, Kate learn about Mandalas in Los Angeles

Young British royals, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Catherine, reportedly learned about mandalas at Inner-City Arts in Los Angeles (USA) on July 10, 2011. “Mandala”, which means “circle” in Sanskrit, is a sacred symbolic pictorial representation of the universe originating in India. Appearing in Rig-Veda, the oldest existing scripture of the mankind, […]

Edinburgh Hindu Mandir reopens after extensive renovation

Edinburgh Hindu Mandir & Cultural Center in Scotland has reopened after an overhaul of about £322,000. This Mandir in Leith has reportedly been comprehensively revamped with improvements to various structures, including external stonework and a new lift. Besides worship services, Mandir building can be used for cultural, educational and art activities and other community needs. […]

Krishna Tent at Famed Glastonbury Festival in England

There is a Krishna Tent at the world famous Glastonbury Festival, said to be the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world, being held in England from June 22 to 26 in 2011, according to reports. Situated in Holts camping field, near Oxylers Bridge, “Krishnas offer food and some simple welfare”, Festival […]

Interfaith gestures of Church of Scotland, Hindus welcome

Hindus have welcomed Church of Scotland’s efforts to extend the friendly hand for interfaith dialogue towards various religious traditions. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that “it was a step in the right direction”. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stressed that all religions should work […]

Jewish School in London becomes Hindu Primary School

A Jewish Primary School in London Borough of Redbridge in United Kingdom (UK) will be a Hindu Primary School on 1st September 2012. London based Hindu state education promoter charity “I-Foundation” has won the competition to establish this primary school in the Barkingside area, according to Office of the Schools Adjudicator headquartered in Darlington (UK) […]