UNITED KINGDOM, AUGUST 10, 2008: The latest The Hindu Voice Newsletter, is once again available online. They report on the recent violence that erupted in Gujarat and Kashmir, the plight of three Hindu Gurkhas who lost their High Court pension case, the Indian embassy in Afghanistan that was recently targeted in a bomb attack, and plans for a gigantic coastal statue of the great Hindu King Shivali (1627 – 1680) which will rival in height America’s Statue of Liberty. In a gentler vein, a reader’s survey’s on terrorism and it’s possible resolution, what British Hindus expect in their temples provide a provocative and thoughtful look into Hindu society in the UK.
An interesting article on India’s temples using “green technology” shows how the ancient Sanatana Dharma is in harmony with modern technology. The Muni Seva Ashram in Gujarat and the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Maharashtra are well on their way to exclusive use of solar, wind and biogas energy to fulfill their needs. We learn also that Tirupati temple uses only solar power for preparing over 30,000 meals each day making it the world’s largest solar powered cooking operation. In addition to the story of Tirupati’s solar powered kitchen, there is a stunning slide show of the Tirupati’s beautiful venue. And a temple visit in the unlikely destination spot of the Welsh countryside is chronicled in a humorous diary of the event by an unknown author.
Rounding out the Hindu Voice are three entertainment reviews. Kudos are given to an outstanding BBC documentary, The Ganges, and Ram Gopall’s new movie, “Sarkar Raj” as well as the US film “The Dark Knight”.