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Source COCHIN, KERALA, Oct 23, 2015 (Hindu Human Rights): The 20th International Film Festival of Kerala being staged in Kerala has placed a ban on Sanskrit movie, Priyamanasam. According to reports, the movie that was shortlisted was later omitted to suit the conveniences of certain individual interests and because the movie “showcased Hindu deities.” Priyamanasam is the third-ever Sanskrit full…

Source On the pathway of spiritual excellence, words that discourage and those that publicize faults of others are lethal poisons.— His Divine Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, spiritual head of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha

Tirupati Temple Will Be Built in Dehradun, Other Places: TTD NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 17, 2015 (Times of India): As part of its plans to have a Lord Venkateswara temple in every state capital of the country, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is building a temple in Dehradun in Uttarakhand, a senior government official on Saturday said. TTD joint executive…

Source Whatever defect I have in my sight, in my heart or mind, may God amend! May he, the Protector of the world, bless us!— Yajur Veda 36.2

WASHINGTON D.C., September 21, 2015 (Hindu American Foundation Press Release): HAF is excited to announce our 7th annual NextGen Essay Contest — but this year there’s a TWIST. In lieu of an essay, HAF is hoping to discover the talents of 14 to 27 year olds in one of the latest modes of communication — online marketing. Topic: Contrary to…

Source TENNESSEE, U.S., October 15, 2015 (Clarion Project): HPI Note: The Clarion Project who posted this report are a conservative Christian group. The kind of class exercise described would not be allowed in California public schools. A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced a bill into the state legislature to prevent courses containing “religious doctrine” from being taught before tenth grade. The…

Source INDIA, April 7, 2015 (Huffington Post): Across India, through it’s mind-boggling diversity of cultures and languages, one thing remains more or less similar–the centrality of weddings as the biggest social occasions. While the ceremony and rituals vary, there are some threads that run through them all–Mehendi, red sindoor and saat pheras, for instance in Hindu weddings. Ultimately, all those…

Source MUMBAI, INDIA, October 10, 2015 (dna India): It was an eventful evening for the sixth edition of dna Eco Ganesha awards at Y.B. Chavan auditorium on Thursday. As many as 200 entries were received for this year’s theme Beautiful Mumbai. Winners from different categories were felicitated for their innovations and creativity in celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly manner.…

Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 17, 2015 (Daily Pioneer): Yoga can help improve the quality of life of drug users and also reduce the frequency of their drug use, says a recent study conducted by the Delhi-based AIIMS on behalf of the government’s Ayush Ministry. The study used Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) and meditation as a treatment along with the…

Source “Following the path of knowledge without love and devotion is like eating stones.”— Mata Amritanandamayi