SourceSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, March 8, 2005: Sondra Barrett, a self-described “hardcore scientist” had no interest in spirituality but became convinced of a higher power while examining human blood cells as a UCSF cancer researcher in the 1970’s. Since then Barrett, 64, has used her microscope to photograph everything from caffeine molecules to chicken soup to pinot noir. As a scientist…
SourceSRI LANKA, MARCH 12, 2005: Three-day procession of Lord Konesar, chief deity of historic Trincomalee Koneswaram Temple, with his consort Mathumai Ambal concluded Saturday early morning. The procession commenced Wednesday evening from Koneswaram Temple following Maha Sivarathiri Day celebrations. Sources said about six thousand coconuts were dashed on the road. Following the tsunami disaster, this year roads were not gaily…
SourceATLANTA, GEORGIA, March 9, 2005: “By doing selfless service, one attains spiritual growth.” Dr. G.V. Raghu, founder of the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, gave this message that was echoed throughout the 2005 Annual Meet of the Hindu Students Council (HSC), held in Atlanta, GA. on March 4-6. Over 80 participants from 26 universities came from all over the United States…
SourceGENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 14, 2005: The shrinking of Himalayan glaciers could fuel an increase in flooding in China, India and Nepal, before creating water shortages for hundreds of millions of people across the region, a leading environmental group warned Monday. In a report, the Switzerland-based World Wide Fund for Nature said the rate of retreat of the Asian mountain range’s…
SourceWAGHA, India, March 12, 2005: Many Hindu shrines in Pakistan no longer exist, while icons in many ancient temples are missing. This was revealed by a 193-member Hindu pilgrimage which returned to this border post town today after a six-day pilgrimage to Pakistan. The temples, including the famous Katasraj Temple, are in a dilapidated condition and require renovation. The icons…
SourceAUSTRIA, March 9, 2005: His Holiness Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, founder of the internationally renowned system “Yoga in Daily Life” embarks on a World Peace Tour to America, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and India, from March 9 until May 16, 2005. His Holiness Swamiji answers the call to countless invitations to give public talks & conferences on how to achieve…
SourceLONDON, UK, March 13, 2005: Jay Lakhani of the Vivekananda Centre London is requesting help with imagery for a school book on Hinduism published by the Centre. The first edition has already been printed and half sold out. For the second printing he wants to add or improve images of: (a) Baby Krishna (b) Scenes from Mahabharat (c) Colorful images…
HPILONDON, UK, March 13, 2005: The correct address for ordering “Hinduism For Schools” just released by the Vivekananda Centre London is hindu@btinternet.com. See HPI, March 7.
SourcePURI, INDIA, March 4, 2005: It’s boom time for religious tourism in this famed abode of Lord Jagannath. Apart from regular flow of pilgrims visiting Puri, one of the four famous centers of Hindu faith, during the auspicious days throughout the year, the gurus and the babas from various lineages have started thronging this holy city since the last couple…
SourceCHENNAI, INDIA, March 6, 2005: Madras High court has ruled that the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt is a “separate organization and legal entity by itself,” as distinct from the “head” who leads it. Justice K.P. Sivasubramaniam gave the far-reaching ruling while setting aside the special investigation team’s recent directive to banks to “freeze” the mutt’s bank accounts. The SIT is investigating…