www.moreland.co.za SOUTH AFRICA, January 4, 2007: Moreland, the property development company of Tongaat-Hulett, has officially handed over the land on which stands the Brake Village Sri Siva Soobramaniar Alayam temple, reflecting the group’s commitment to its surrounding communities. Moreland facilitated and expedited the subdivision and transfer of the Tongaat-based property, handing over ownership of the land to the Temple Management…
hindu@btinternet.com LONDON, ENGLAND, January 12, 2007: The Hindu Council (UK) supported by the DfES (the government department of education), the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) and the Neasden temple have organized a one-day seminar on Hinduism for March 22, 2007. According to this press release, the aims of the seminar are: To assist primary and secondary school teachers with tools…
www.cnn.com U.S.A. January 2, 2007: Jane Adams quotes experts in childhood development, mothers and religious mentors that offer practical down-to-earth suggestions on “How to Raise a Compassionate Child.” Under headings of Promote sweetness, Enforce rules, Guide friendship, Encourage helping, and Build on their smarts, Adams encourages parents, teachers and caregivers to build and nurture this quality in children. To promote…
timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, January 3, 2007: Following up on its call last year to train and appoint Dalits as priests in Hindu temples, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has severely condemned the barring of Dalits from a temple in Orissa recently. A year-end editorial in the Sangh publication Panchjarya termed as unfortunate the discriminatory attitude of temple authorities at…
www.harrowtimes.co.uk HARROW, UNITED KINGDOM, January 5, 2007: Tenth Anniversary celebrations and a street parade for Harrow’s largest Hindu temple was attended by over five thousand devotees. The news release explained the highlights of the event, “Members of the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple in Westfield Lane, Kenton, organized the huge celebration for worshippers on Saturday afternoon. Bronze Deities, usually enshrined…
www.yorkregion.com RICHMOND HILL, CANADA, January 7, 2007: Since 2004, The Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization has been part of the Vishnu Mandir Temple site, with its distinctive lotus-shaped tower. Though you could easily drive by without noticing, the museum will step into the spotlight with a community festival in May. The museum is a collection of artifacts, art and educational…
HPI LONDON, ENGLAND, January 9, 2007: Vivekananda Centre London has produced a new book, “Primary Hinduism,” by Seeta Lakhani. It is their second textbook for use by schools teaching Hinduism. Their release says, “It has been specially designed for use by 6 to 13 year olds (key stages 1 to 3). It utilizes lots of narratives and colorful images to…
www.gulf-times.com KOCHI, INDIA, January 3, 2007: The Kerala High court yesterday set up a three-member committee to probe corruption charges against a board that runs many temples in the state. The committee led by former Supreme court judge K.S. Paripoornan with former Central Bureau of Investigation director D.R. Karthikeyan and former judge Tulasidas as members has been asked to submit…
villagevoices.rediffiland.com TAMIL NADU, INDIA, December 26, 2006: In Tamil Nadu during the month of Margazhi which starts on December 15th and ends on January 15th, villagers honor this sacred time of the year by singing daily bhajans. The news release explains, “In the morning women in the village sweep the street in front of their homes and sprinkle it with…
Karthik Subramanian SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 12, 2006: (HPI note: In the “better late than never” category, we offer this overlooked report on Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations in Australia last September.) Every year during August – September most Hindus in Australia eagerly ask one question. When is Ganesha Visarjana this year? Of late Ganesha’s pot-bellied grace has extended past the boundaries of…