SourceDELHI, INDIA, January 12, 2005: The Supreme Court today termed as “lawful” the construction of US$44 million Akshardham temple complex on the banks of river Yamuna in Delhi. The court has dismissed a suit challenging the allotment of land to the society constructing it. The court said all the Land Use Plans have been adhered to and clearance of expert…
SourcePOOMPUHAR, INDIA, January 14, 2005: For generations, the people of Poompuhar have spoken of the days when their sleepy fishing town was the capital of a powerful kingdom, and traders came from Rome, Greece and Egypt to deal in pearls and silk. Then, more than 1,500 years ago, it was gone. The thriving town, according to ancient Tamil-language texts, was…
SourceKUNIGAL, INDIA, January 6, 2005: The head of Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, had a miraculous escape when his helicopter made an emergency landing on an agricultural field following a technical snag near Narasandra village in the taluk yesterday. The Seer was proceeding from Bangalore towards Sringeri to attend some programs, in his helicopter yesterday morning. When the chopper was…
Press ReportBANGALORE, INDIA, January 4, 2005: As the relief for the tsunami victims is pouring in the form of cash, clothes, medicines and others, some noble souls have taken a step ahead and decided to adopt the children who have been left orphaned by the killer waves which devoured thousands and rendered many more, homeless. Apart from helping the victims…
SourceWASHINGTON, D.C., January 14, 2005: An evangelical Christian charity has dropped plans to settle 50 Muslim children orphaned by the Asian tsunami in a Christian-run home after the Indonesian government blocked the move, the group said on Thursday. Virginia-based World Help has raised $70,000 to place Muslim children in a Christian orphanage near Jakarta. But the group’s president, the Rev…
Sunday TimesJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, January 9, 2005: A stage presentation based on one of the greatest Gods of Hindu mythology, Ganesha, opens at the intimate Tesson Theatre at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre on February 22. The tale of Lord Ganesha, the Deity worshipped by millions of Hindus around the world, will be brought to life and audiences can expect to…
Hindu Press InternationalBANGALORE, INDIA, January 14, 2005: Kailasa Ashrama has announced that the renowned Hindu leader, Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Mahaswamigal, attained Mahasamadhi at 1:30 pm Indian time, January 14, 2005. His Holiness passed away while undergoing dialysis at the hospital, for complications related to diabetes. Swamiji’s mortal remains were returned to the ashram in the evening. The schedule of…
Press ReleaseKUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, January 13, 2005: On the occasion of the celebration of Tai Pongal across South India, Sri Lanka and other lands where Tamil Hindus have settled today, Datuk A. Vaithilingam, president of the Malaysia Hindu Sangam, issued the following message: “It has been the tradition for the Hindus in South India especially Tamil Nadu to offer thanks…
SourcePORT BLAIR, ANDAMANS, INDIA, January 10, 2005: In an unusual sight across the tsunami-ravaged coast of Andaman and Nicobar islands, groups of women are offering prayers to pacify the sea God. It is a sad picture of women, many of whom have lost their near and dear ones, worshipping and wishing an end to the wrath of the waves. “The…
SourceNEW DELHI, INDIA, January 8, 2005: The loss of human life in the tsunami was huge and frightening. But has anyone bothered to put a number to the animals that have also been affected? Domestic animals have been the worst hit. “Many owners left their pets behind. In some areas, dead cows can be seen tied to poles and trees,”…