Daily Inspiration
www.hinduismtoday.com Lord Siva, the bestower of happiness, gave the art of yoga. As Nataraja, King of dancers, He gave dance. BKS Iyengar
Malaysia Could Train Hindu Temple Priests, Minister Says
www.ndtv.com KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, December 10, 2008: Malaysia’s Human Resource Minister S. Subramaniam, who is an ethnic Indian, said the government is prepared to arrange the training of ethnic Indian youths to become temple priests needed to conduct various ceremonies. Temple priests have traditionally come from India, but visa and job restrictions have resulted in shortages. Subramaniam said many temples…
Durga-Lakshmi-Saraswati Temple Planned for San Jose, California
indiapost.com SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, December 10, 2008: A group of long-time Bay Area residents have announced plans to establish a Sri Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Temple. Associated facilities will include a multi-purpose building with wedding and dining hall, kitchen, offices, library and classrooms. The temple will be built following the Agama and Shilpa Shastras. This will be a “Green Temple” incorporating…
Daily Inspiration
www.hinduismtoday.com Life is a boomerang. It brings you back what you send out. It is a child, not an old person, who makes progress in life. If you really want to become a child, then you have to feel that there is always something to learn and that God is there to teach you. Sri Chinmoy, renowned spiritual leader, author,…
Health Professionals in UK Will Receive Guide for Hindu Patients
www.theasiannews.co.uk LONDON, ENGLAND, December 10, 2008: Health Secretary Alan Johnson and the Hindu Forum of Britain will launch the first ever guide to help health professionals provide care to Hindu patients at the House of Commons today. Endorsed by national Hindu organizations, “Caring for Hindu Patients” aims to enhance health professional’s awareness of issues important to the care of Hindus…
First Hindu Crematorium Planned in Bali
balinewsonline.com BALI, INDONESIA, December 10, 2008: Because of cultural conflicts that resulted in the prohibition of conducting funeral and cremation ceremonies in the village cemetery, the residents of Pasek decided to build a crematorium. It will be available to anyone from any religion and any clan. When completed, the crematorium will be available to all Hindus, including those from outside…
Exhibit: Reflections of Indian Consciousness
pib.nic.in INDIA, December 7, 2008: An exhibition entitled “Reflections of Indian Consciousness,” organized by the Archaeological Survey of India and Union Ministry of Culture, opened December 8 at the National Museum. It investigates Hindu concepts in art and culture through the ages. Curators say that the age-old value system of Indian consciousness revolves around two primary concepts: 1) vasudhaiva kutumbakam…
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www.hinduismtoday.com He creates the Universe and then reveals Himself to us and in us. He made Himself manifest. Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture
Hinduism Today’s New Issue Is Available Online
www.hinduismtoday.com KAUAI, HAWAII, USA, December 9, 2008: The January-February-March issue of “Hinduism Today,” the magazine that has been called “the voice of Hinduism,” has been released in PDF format. Click on the link above to download the free application or, if you have downloaded it before, just open it in your computer. This issue announces our Hindu of the Year.…
Hindu Organizations Call for New Direction on Terrorism
www.prweb.com UNITED STATES, December 8, 2008: Members of the Hindu community of North America came together to perform a Shanti Homam (ceremony of peace) to pray for peace and solace for the affected families of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, and for the world. The Shanti Homa attracted over 30 Hindu organizations and members of the Jewish and Islamic faiths. Similar…