www.ndtv.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, INDIA, May 22, 2007: A faction within the Thantiri Samajam is supporting reforms and plans to demand entry for non-Hindus at Kerala’s Guruvayur and other temples. The development comes in the wake of a purification ceremony held at the Guruvayur temple after a non-Hindu minister’s family made offerings there. Rahul Easwer, the grandson of the chief thanthri…
www.cafepress.com KAUAI, HAWAII, May 22, 2007: The Iraivan Temple project here at the headquarters of Hinduism Today and HPI has discovered a new fundraising method: Cafepress.com. On the website are available for purchase custom mugs and mouse pads, tote bags and stickers, buttons and magnets and posters, each with Iraivan Temple art printed on them. The items are custom printed…
hindustantimes.com MYSORE, INDIA, May 21, 2007: At least 800,000 books and manuscripts, including India’s first political treaties the “Arthasastra” written in the 4th century BC by Kautilya, that are lying in Mysore University in Karnataka, will be digitized by Google, the world’s leading internet search engine. “Written in both papers and palm leaves, there are around 100,000 manuscripts in our…
news.bbc.co.uk DOLAKHA, NEPAL, May 21, 2007: Hundreds of Hindus in Nepal are flocking to see a statue of a Deity which is said to be “sweating.” Devotees believe the apparent perspiration is a sign of impending turmoil or natural disaster. The statue of Bhimeshwor, who is worshipped as the Hindu God of trade and commerce in Nepal, has reportedly been…
Hinduism Today KAUAI, HAWAII, May 20, 2007: Hinduism Today Magazine is looking for art depicting Lord Krishna in the sacred city of Dvaraka to accompany a story on the underwater archeological exploration of what might be the actual city. If you know of or have images of good art depicting this period of Lord Krishna’s life, or specific information about…
alka@parmarth.com RISHIKESH, INDIA, May 19, 2007: (HPI: Parmarth Niketan Ashram and India Heritage Research Foundation sent a press release on the opening of their joint sponsored tsunami relief operation.) An orphanage for the tsunami orphans has been constructed in Cuddalore by Project Hope, the organization founded by H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh and…
news.bbc.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2007: Mars has abandoned plans to use animal products in its chocolate, and has apologized to “upset” vegetrians. The firm had said it would change the whey used in some of its products from a vegetarian source to one with traces of the animal enzyme, rennet. The Vegetarian Society organized a campaign against the move,…
www.the-tidings.com UNITED STATES, May 19, 2007: (HPI: the following article focuses on religious workers’ visas for Catholic priests. However, the changes in United States immigration law and increased paper work required for the federal office of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) will impact Hindu temples working to bring priests from India, Sri Lanka and elsewhere to the United States. Hindu…
www.dailypioneer.com LONDON, ENGLAND, May 18, 2007:The National Assembly of Wales has deferred its original decision to slaughter Shambo, the sacred bull at Skanda Vale Temple. Officials of the Welsh Assembly agreed on a temporary reprieve while they examine appeals for him to live. The authorities were earlier planning to slaughter Shambo next week on Monday but they have now decided…
news.bbc.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2007: A UN report warns that a hasty switch to biofuels could have major impacts on livelihoods and the environment. Produced by a cross-agency body, UN Energy, the report says that biofuels can bring real benefits. But there can be serious consequences if forests are razed for plantations, if food prices rise and if communities…