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This is just one of the many signs of Bollywood’s influence on the traditionally low-key Tamil traditions. Professor P Radhakrishnan, of the Madras Institute of Development Studies, says increased exposure to films is definitely a factor. But the main reason, says Ramya, is that south Indians are increasingly marrying northerners. Also, cultural influences and expensive religious rites of that are…

www.ptinews.com Kuala Lumpur, December 15, 2008: Malaysia’s National Fatwa Council has said the edicts issued by it were only “views” and are “not binding” on any state. Some Malaysian states like Sarawak had banned Yoga while several others such as Malacca and Johor are contemplating to make the practice out-of-bound for Muslims. Yoga is very popular in this multi-ethnic country…

www.hinduismtoday.com Lord Siva, the bestower of happiness, gave the art of yoga. As Nataraja, King of dancers, He gave dance.    BKS Iyengar

www.ndtv.com KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, December 10, 2008: Malaysia’s Human Resource Minister S. Subramaniam, who is an ethnic Indian, said the government is prepared to arrange the training of ethnic Indian youths to become temple priests needed to conduct various ceremonies. Temple priests have traditionally come from India, but visa and job restrictions have resulted in shortages. Subramaniam said many temples…

indiapost.com SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, December 10, 2008: A group of long-time Bay Area residents have announced plans to establish a Sri Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Temple. Associated facilities will include a multi-purpose building with wedding and dining hall, kitchen, offices, library and classrooms. The temple will be built following the Agama and Shilpa Shastras. This will be a “Green Temple” incorporating…

www.hinduismtoday.com Life is a boomerang. It brings you back what you send out. It is a child, not an old person, who makes progress in life. If you really want to become a child, then you have to feel that there is always something to learn and that God is there to teach you.    Sri Chinmoy, renowned spiritual leader, author,…

www.theasiannews.co.uk LONDON, ENGLAND, December 10, 2008: Health Secretary Alan Johnson and the Hindu Forum of Britain will launch the first ever guide to help health professionals provide care to Hindu patients at the House of Commons today. Endorsed by national Hindu organizations, “Caring for Hindu Patients” aims to enhance health professional’s awareness of issues important to the care of Hindus…

balinewsonline.com BALI, INDONESIA, December 10, 2008: Because of cultural conflicts that resulted in the prohibition of conducting funeral and cremation ceremonies in the village cemetery, the residents of Pasek decided to build a crematorium. It will be available to anyone from any religion and any clan. When completed, the crematorium will be available to all Hindus, including those from outside…

pib.nic.in INDIA, December 7, 2008: An exhibition entitled “Reflections of Indian Consciousness,” organized by the Archaeological Survey of India and Union Ministry of Culture, opened December 8 at the National Museum. It investigates Hindu concepts in art and culture through the ages. Curators say that the age-old value system of Indian consciousness revolves around two primary concepts: 1) vasudhaiva kutumbakam…

www.hinduismtoday.com He creates the Universe and then reveals Himself to us and in us. He made Himself manifest.    Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture