www.homeoffice.gov.uk LONDON, ENGLAND, September 5, 2005: Anil Bhanot, General Secretary of the Hindu Council UK, sends the following note: “A new document on forced marriages is available at ‘source.’ I would like to draw your attention to the case studies illustrated and, although I have not heard of such cases among Hindus, I thought it best to circulate the consultation…
www.ndtv.com HARYANA, INDIA, August 31, 2005: In one of the worst ever instances of caste violence in Haryana, upper caste villagers belonging to the Jat community in Gohana village near Sonepat burnt down 60 houses of Dalits (“Untouchables”) today. The officials, however, say about 40 houses were burnt. The attack was apparently in retaliation for the murder of a Jat…
www.tennessean.com NASHVILLE, USA, September 12, 2005: Local Hindus, joined by hundreds traveling from around the Southeast, yesterday concluded a festive celebration of Sri Ganesh Chaturthi, the birthday of one of the most revered Hindu deities. Celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesh or Ganesha is the reason for one of India’s most elaborate festivals. It lasts 10 days, and rituals among…
www.uai.edu.ar ARGENTINA, September 14, 2005: Prof. Dr. Sergio Lais-Suarez informs us that Universidad Abierta Interamericana will hold a “Week of India,” September 19 to 23. He writes, “The main goal of the Week of India it is spread the knowledge of India, their actuality, the amazing past, the variety of their peoples, their intelligence, art, spirituality and also their economic,…
Press Release ARIZONA, USA, September 12, 2005: The birthday of Lord Ganesha was recently celebrated in many temples across the USA. For example, more than 500 people attended celebrations at the Maha Ganapathi Temple of Arizona on September 10. The ceremonies were performed by the temple priest, Viswanatha Gurukkal, assisted by Ramesha Natarajan. Fire worship was followed by a 108…
HPI KAUAI, HAWAII, September 13, 2005: Following are the responses Hinduism Today received regarding the deposition of 500 pairs of shoes manufactured by the Minelli company in France with a picture of Lord Rama. I would think that just like when deities are installed we do a Pran-Pratishtha celebration, we can do the reverse ceremony on the shoes and then…
Hindustan Times MUMBAI, INDIA, September 11, 2005: Thousands of Ganesh icons — both from private homes and Ganesh mandals (temporary temples) across the city — were immersed in the Arabian Sea and other water bodies in the city on completion of the fifth day of the ongoing Ganpati festival. The Ganesh festival began last Wednesday, but its duration varies. While…
share.shutterfly.com SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, September 10, 2005: In an atmosphere brimming with devotion, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) of Bay area organized on September 9 a grand Ganesh Puja performed by children at the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple (photos at “source”). The colorful setting was made serene yet lively by the sacred chants from the Hindu scriptures and the collective focus of the…
www.easterneyeonline.co.uk UK, SEPTEMBER 9, 29905: A British Hindu charity, Hindu Human Rights, won its campaign to stop the sale by a French company of shoes with an image of Lord Ram printed on them (pictured), only to trigger an almighty debate about how to destroy them, reads this report from the UK. Minelli sent the remaining 500 women’s shoes to…
www.newindpress.com PURI, INDIA, September 5, 2005: The treasury of the famous 12th century Jagannath Temple, which contained valuable ornaments and precious stones worth tens of millions of dollars (US), requires an upgraded hi-tech security system instead of the present obsolete arrangement. A delegation comprising senior servitors, officials of the district administration led by temple Chief Administrator S. C. Mohapatra, which…