www.eastandard.net KENYA, AFRICA, September 1, 2005: The entry of religious leaders in Kenya’s constitutional review fray is likely to complicate the process. The draft constitution, completed last year, has proposed several changes to the current constitution. These include entrenching the already existing Islamic (Khadhi) courts – which preside over Islamic family and personal issues – in the constitution. Churches and…
sify.com KOCHI, INDIA, September 1, 2005: The Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD) is planning to tap the fruits of e-commerce by publishing their purchase and sales tenders on the Internet through a joint venture procurement platform between the Andhra Pradesh Government and a private sector consortium. “With a foodgrain and agricultural commodity procurement bill running into US$68 million every year, even…
Paras Ramoutar TRINIDAD, September 1, 2005: His lectures, discourses and bhajans are about promoting international understanding, hope, inspiration, love and peace. This was what Trinidadian-born, Pundit Munelal Maharaj and his wife, Naveeta, espoused in their recent trip to South Africa where he delivered religious discourses from the Ramayana and the Gita, sang bhajans and gave inspirational speeches to overflowing audiences.…
mkress@beliefnetstaff.com USA, September 1, 2005: Michael Kress, editor at Beliefnet.com, writes, “Beliefnet.com is seeking a Hindu clergy-person who can speak or write well about Hindu responses to disaster, comforting victims, loss, recovery, etc. I realize that Hinduism does not have the same conception of clergy as Western religions, but we are seeking someone who can speak/write in a pastoral voice…
www.hindusofhouston.org HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 27, 2005: Five thousand Hindus, plus several hundred of their non-Hindu friends and neighbors, attended the 16th Annual Community-Wide Janmashtami Celebration at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on Saturday, August 27, 2005. Attendees, celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna, enjoyed the colorful booths, watched a well-organized cultural program with music and dance, participated…
www.dailybulletin.com CHINO HILLS, CALIFORNIA, August 26, 2005: Developers plan to break ground on the site of a new Hindu temple next weekend, though details regarding the structure’s spires are still being worked out. City officials approved plans for the cultural center, dining hall and other portions of the development in 2004, with the exception of the mandir, or temple, which…
The Hindu CHENNAI, INDIA, August 22, 2005: Following a court ruling, the Hindu Munnani is making “environmental-friendly” Vinayaka icons to be immersed in water bodies during this year’s Vinayaka Chaturti that falls on September 7. Its State organiser, N. Muruganandam, told presspersons here on Friday that instead of plaster of Paris, the members of the Hindu outfit would use only…
Hindustan Times VRINDABAN, INDIA, August 5, 2005: For generations hundreds of Muslims in Vrindavan are engaged in stitching clothes for Hindu deities. For the 700-odd Muslim men of the holy town, embroidering, adding motifs and sequins and tailoring resplendent attires for the icons is a way of life. Working with sincerity and devotion, their respect for these deities is as…
The Gazette (Montreal) TORONTO, CANADA, August 21, 2005: Hundreds of devotees of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan gathered at a temple site in Dollard des Ormeaux yesterday to fulfill vows they had made for good things to happen in their lives. In what is considered the highlight of an annual, 12-day festival, a statue of Lord Murugan was taken from…
Press Release USA, August 20, 2005: Shanti Mandir issued the following press release: At the request of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Nityanand of Shanti Mandir Ashram – news of Maharajji’s passing is being sent to Hinduism Today. Beloved to all of us, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Brahmanand Giriji Maharaj, left his body at on Thursday, August 18 at his ashram, Surat Giri Bangla, Kankhal.…