www.hindu.com GOPESHWAR, INDIA, November 17, 2006: Badrinath Temple on Thursday, closed for the winter season amid chanting of hymns and Vedic rituals. The chief Priest of the shrine closed the doors due to snowfall in the higher reaches of Badrinath, Temple sources said, adding that it will re-open in April-May next year. Thousands of devotees, including many saints, participated in…
www.hindusangam.org.my MALAYSIA, November 10, 2006 (HPI note: This is an editorial press release from the Malaysia Hindu Sangam): The death of a 28 year old man in the prime of his life is always an occasion of grief and sorrow to all, particularly to his family. The Malaysia Hindu Sangam wholeheartedly condemns the actions of the Government (in the form…
sify.com LONDON, ENGLAND, November 21, 2006: Young people in developing nations are at least twice as likely to feel happy about their lives than their counterparts in the developed ones, says a global survey by MTV Networks International. Indians are the happiest overall, while Japanese are the most miserable. The survey covered more than 5,400 young people in 14 countries,…
news.bbc.co.uk NEW DELHI, INDIA, November 20, 2006: A 14-year-old Indian boy, Om Prakash, has been awarded the International Children’s Peace Prize for leading a campaign against child labor and child slavery. Om was forced to work as a farm laborer for three years. After he was rescued, Om set up a network that aims to give all children a birth…
www.dailyindia.com VARANASI, INDIA, November 20, 2006: Since time immemorial the Hindu culture has captivated a lot of foreigners who have been influenced with its rich history and significance in human life. While commencing his world tour, Scader Hanee Pulric, a German tourist may have hardly anticipated that this was to be his ultimate journey. While touring India he felt so…
www.religionwatch.com CHINA, November 7, 2006: (HPI note: The following report appears in the November issue of Religion Watch, URL above.) Signs of religious revival in China may reflect more complex developments than it may seem at first. An article by Graeme Lang and Lars Ragvald in the current issue of Fieldwork in Religion (Vol. 1.3, 2005) looks at the construction…
actualidad.terra.es VALLADOLID, SPAIN, November 17, 2006: The House of India, a center for the expansion and spread of Hindu culture has opened in the ancient historic city of Valladolid, Spain, 201 km northwest of Madrid. At the inauguration ceremony, India’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anand Sharma, pointed out that “With this center, Valladolid has created a permanent link with India.”…
HPI KAUAI, HAWAII, November 20, 2006: Hinduism Today magazine is looking for the best translations of the Shakta Tantras (Agamas). We’re aware of several translations, some of them done many years ago. We’d like someone to give us a simple but expert analysis of the translations available. Our intent is to publish excerpts on our scripture page each issue in…
news.bbc.co.uk KATHMANDU, NEPAL, November 21, 2006 (HPI note: This accord between the communist rebels and the government of Nepal is historic. The consequences for religion in Nepal have yet to unfold.): The government of Nepal and Maoist guerrillas have signed a historic peace accord, declaring a formal end to a 10-year rebel insurgency. Under the deal, the rebels will join…
www.nola.com BANGKOK, Thailand, November 17 (AP) — Thailand’s new military-appointed government has threatened to shut down an operatic version of the Hindu epic Ramayana, ostensibly over fears one of its scenes may bring bad luck. “Ayodhya” premiered Thursday night and is scheduled for repeat performances on Saturday and Sunday, albeit with the ‘offensive’ scene toned down under pressure from Culture…