City Council of Portsmouth, established in 1752, will open with Hindu prayers on June 24 reportedly for the first time. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred […]
Virginia’s Portsmouth opening with Hindu prayer 1st time in 262 years
MS Subbulakshmi’s 97th Birthday – Google Doodle on 16 September 2013
Google Doodle on 16 September 2013 honors MS Subbulakshmi on her 97th Birthday. MS Subbulakshmi was a popular Carnatic vocalist, best known for her Venkateshwara Suprabhatham. Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004), also known as M.S. was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. […]