www.dailyindia.com PURI, INDIA, January 4, 2007: A new ceremony has been initiated by the priests of Jagannath Temple in Puri in honor of the Sea God. Similar to evening prayers on the River Ganga, devotees of the Jagannath Temple participate in a special puja right on the beach followed by the performance of the traditional Naga dance and the singing…
www.hindu.com ALLAHABAD, INDIA, January 13, 2006: With the ceremonial entry of Nirmal Akhara in the Ardh Kumbh Mela today, all 10 akharas of saints have taken up their position at the Sangam for the most important phase of the congregation beginning from Makar Sankranti tomorrow. The akharas (monastic orders) will, however, have their “shahi snan” of makar sankranti on January…
www.rediff.com ALLAHABAD, INDIA, January 12, 2007: Railways have decided to run more than 450 special trains in view of the heavy rush of pilgrims during the Ardh Kumbh in Allahabad. “A total of 286 special trains will be running in the north central railway zone, 66 in the northern zone and 103 in north-eastern zone,” NCR General Manager Budh Prakash…
rajanzed@hotmail.com RENO, NEVADA, USA, January 12, 2007: Hindu, Christian (both Catholic and Protestant) and Muslim religious leaders of Northwestern Nevada gathered at Reno last Saturday for a dialogue and to arrive at a common agenda to heal the wounds of religious mistrust. Speaking on the occasion, Rajan Zed, Director of Interfaith Relations of the Hindu Temple of Northern Nevada, stated…
www.moreland.co.za SOUTH AFRICA, January 4, 2007: Moreland, the property development company of Tongaat-Hulett, has officially handed over the land on which stands the Brake Village Sri Siva Soobramaniar Alayam temple, reflecting the group’s commitment to its surrounding communities. Moreland facilitated and expedited the subdivision and transfer of the Tongaat-based property, handing over ownership of the land to the Temple Management…
hindu@btinternet.com LONDON, ENGLAND, January 12, 2007: The Hindu Council (UK) supported by the DfES (the government department of education), the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) and the Neasden temple have organized a one-day seminar on Hinduism for March 22, 2007. According to this press release, the aims of the seminar are: To assist primary and secondary school teachers with tools…
www.cnn.com U.S.A. January 2, 2007: Jane Adams quotes experts in childhood development, mothers and religious mentors that offer practical down-to-earth suggestions on “How to Raise a Compassionate Child.” Under headings of Promote sweetness, Enforce rules, Guide friendship, Encourage helping, and Build on their smarts, Adams encourages parents, teachers and caregivers to build and nurture this quality in children. To promote…
timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, January 3, 2007: Following up on its call last year to train and appoint Dalits as priests in Hindu temples, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has severely condemned the barring of Dalits from a temple in Orissa recently. A year-end editorial in the Sangh publication Panchjarya termed as unfortunate the discriminatory attitude of temple authorities at…
www.harrowtimes.co.uk HARROW, UNITED KINGDOM, January 5, 2007: Tenth Anniversary celebrations and a street parade for Harrow’s largest Hindu temple was attended by over five thousand devotees. The news release explained the highlights of the event, “Members of the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple in Westfield Lane, Kenton, organized the huge celebration for worshippers on Saturday afternoon. Bronze Deities, usually enshrined…
www.yorkregion.com RICHMOND HILL, CANADA, January 7, 2007: Since 2004, The Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization has been part of the Vishnu Mandir Temple site, with its distinctive lotus-shaped tower. Though you could easily drive by without noticing, the museum will step into the spotlight with a community festival in May. The museum is a collection of artifacts, art and educational…