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Five Christians Detained Over Murder of Orissa Swami
www.cnn.com ORISSA, INDIA, August 27, 2008: The remote east Indian state of Orissa — historically a tinderbox of Hindu-Christian tensions — erupted in violence this week after gunmen killed a Hindu leader and mobs burned churches in retaliation. Police have been deployed in the state in the past to quell protests and violence between religious groups. Four days of communal…
Krishna Janmasthami Preparations In Full Gear
mangalorean.com MANGALORE, INDIA, August 22, 2008: Several organizations, temples and cultural bodies of Mangalore and Udupi have planned several cultural activities and competitions, particularly the ‘Mosaru Kudike’, on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmasthami on Sunday. Several Hindu associations have erected wooden towers to hang decorated earthen pots from top at various places in the city. Pots of various colors…
Tirupati Temple to Give Copies of the Bhagavad Gita To Prisoners
mangalorean.com HYDERABAD, INDIA, August 26, 2008: In an attempt to bring a change in the mindset of prisoners, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has decided to gift them copies of the Bhagavad Gita. The TTD, which manages the affairs of Lord Venkateshwara temple at Tirupati, said it would distribute copies of the holy book among prisoners lodged in various jails…
Ramayana Exhibition Charms London
www.guardian.co.uk LONDON, UK, August 23, 2008: The British Library has brought the Ramayana to London, mounting a remarkable exhibition that showcases 120 breathtaking miniatures from what is probably the most beautiful version of the story ever painted: the 17th-century Ramayana commissioned by Rana Jagat Singh of Mewar (1628-52). The precious collection at display in the museum found a home in…
Most Americans Think Churches Should Avoid Politics
Religion News Service USA, August 25, 2008 (RNS): Religion News Service reports that a slim majority of Americans, including rising numbers of conservatives, say churches should stay out of politics, according to a survey released Thursday, August 21 by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. Fifty-two percent of Americans say they think houses of worship should…
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www.hinduismtoday.com As a dog, let loose after being tied up for some time, is energetic and active, so one who learns to remain summa, or still, gets increased energy which can be put to good use. Yogaswami of Jaffna (1872-1964).
Orissa-based Swami, An Anti-Conversion Champion, Is Killed By Maoist Extremists
dailypioneer.com ORISSA, INDIA, August 24, 2008: Swami Laxmananda Saraswati, the 80-year-old monk who spearheaded the anti-conversion movement in Orissa’s tribal dominated areas for decades, was shot dead at his Jalespata Ashram under Tumudibandha block in Kandhamal district late Saturday night. Director-General of Police Gopal Nanda confirmed the murderous attack on Swami Laxmananda Saraswati’s ashram. The police suspect the killers to…
Neo-Nazi Demonstration In Berlin Against New Hindu Temple
www.news24.com BERLIN, GERMANY, August 23, 2008: About 150 supporters of Germany’s far-right National Democratic Party demonstrated on Saturday in Berlin against the building of a Hindu temple. Construction work on the Hindu temple is scheduled to begin early next year, in the multi-ethnic district of Neukoelln in south Berlin. A member of an extreme-right group, who had been subject to…
Himalayan Academy Releases Panchangams for 2009-2010
www.himalayanacademy.com KAUAI, HAWAII, August 25, 2008: Himalayan Academy Publications, an organization of Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, released yesterday its traditional panchangam. It has precise dates and times calculated according to Vedic astrology adjusted for hundreds of cities worldwide. The Vedic Calendar is a public service to the worldwide Hindu community, made possible by the efforts of the monastics under the guidance…