Quote of the Day
Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside. Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950)
Canada: Alberta Govt Declares August as Hindu Heritage Month to Spread Awareness About Hindu Traditions
ALBERTA, CANADA, August 5, 2021 (Swarajya): “Alberta’s government is proud to announce that August will be recognized as Hindu Heritage Month in Alberta going forward. This is an important way to show our appreciation for the Hindu community and all that they do to strengthen this great province,” reads a Joint Statement issued by Alberta’s Minister of Culture Ron Orr…
First Hindu Temple on West Coast Is in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, August 7, 2021 (SF Chronicle by Gary Kamiya): One of the most exotic-looking buildings in San Francisco stands on the southwest corner of Filbert and Webster streets, in the decidedly un-exotic neighborhood of Cow Hollow. A strange mélange of Eastern and Western design elements, the building features a spectacular arcaded balcony with Mogul arches supported by Moorish…
A Family’s Quest for Spirituality
KAUAI, HAWAII, August 4, 2021 (Hinduism Today by Ram S. Gupta): Ours is a close-knit family of three generations. First are the grandparents, then our son and his wife, and our two daughters with their husbands, each of whom have two children–our grandchildren. Many of us have been religious for decades, participating in and leading monthly puja groups, as well…
Bhagwati Temple — Humble Beginnings
FIJI, August 2, 2021 (Fiji Times): From a small shrine established to preserve the culture of firewalking for its Hindu devotees, the Bhagwati temple has today become one of the most renowned in Fiji and it is renowned for its annual firewalking ceremony. People all around Fiji and internationally have travelled to attend and witness the firewalking ceremony held at…
Tamil Pooja in Temples From This Week in TN
CHENNAI, INDIA, August 2, 2021 (New Indian Express): Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu on Sunday said pooja in temples will be performed in Tamil from this week. “The scheme will be launched under the banner of Annai Thamizhil Archanai (Pooja in mother Tamil) at Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore from Wednesday or Thursday. Within a month, it…
Quotes of the Day
“Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” Swami Sivananda (1887 -1950)
US Surgeon General Compliments Kauai
KAUAI, HAWAII, August 6, 2021 (Carlos Watson Show, Youtube): Kauai and Iraivan Temple got an unexpected shout-out from Vivek Murthy on the Carlos Watson Show of July 13th on YouTube. Dr. Murthy had visited the temple and home of Hinduism Today prior to the pandamic. Transcript of the short remarks follows: Carlos Watson (host): What’s the most beautiful place you’ve…
HPD’s young cadets gets an introduction to Hinduism.
HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 6, 2021 (By Kesava B. Chakka): On a warm sunny afternoon of 23rd July, about 60 young cadets of the Houston Police Department (HPD) were introduced to the core principles of Hinduism through a series of presentations and lectures at Vallabh Priti Seva Samaj.(VPSS) As the Greater Houston area is one of the most culturally diverse communities…