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Source “Here, the stones shall inspire spirituality.” — His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, said of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London

Source LONDON, ENGLAND, August 20, 2020 (BAPS.org): In August 1995, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj inaugurated BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, creating history — it was the first traditional Hindu mandir of its kind in the western hemisphere — and crafting the future for thousands of worshippers and well-wishers. Affectionately known as “London Mandir” and “Neasden Temple,” this mandir continues…

Source I have nothing new to teach the world, Truth and nonviolence are as old as the hills.— Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

Source BENGALURU, INDIA, August 13, 2020 (Deccan Chronicle): Youth, including those from the Muslim community, decided to protect a temple when a mob was going on a rampage here after being irked over a social media post on an allegedly communally sensitive issue. A video of the youth quickly forming the human chain to protect the Hanuman temple on Shampura…

Source INDIA, August 8, 2020 (Swarajyamag by Ashwin Sanghi): Hindus do not expect an apology from anyone. But my generation is equally unwilling to apologize for being Hindu. We are also tired of being the ones who have to regularly prove how secular we are. August 5, 2020 marked the bhoomi pujan of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. I have…

Source It cannot be seen by the eye, and yet it is the eye within the eye. It cannot be heard by the ear, and yet it is the ear within the ear. It cannot be smelt by the nose, and yet it is that which makes the nose to smell. It cannot be uttered by the mouth, and yet…

Source AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, August 8, 2020 (Indiatimes.com): Hindu Press International readers may enjoy this charming video of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s visit to the Shri Radha Krishna temple where, after removing her shoes, she is welcomed by the temple officials, a loud conch and honored by the priest. According to this report on indiatimes.com, “The video has…

Source LAHORE, PAKISTAN, August 10, 2020 (by Yaqoob Khan Bangash, a historian at Information Technology University Lahore): It has now become fashionable to quote Jinnah’s August 11, 1947 speech every year on its anniversary to feel good that Pakistan was created on broad-based liberal principles, and also to give a sop to the minorities that there is hope – still.…

Source Good thoughts are the foundation stones in the mansion of good conduct. If the foundation is strong, the mansion will endure.— Sri Rameshbhai Oza, inspired performer of Vaishnava kathas

Source HOUSTON, TEXAS, August 3, 2020 (Houston Chronicle): Hindus of Greater Houston have hosted 30 years of Janmashtami festivals — bringing various traditions from the city’s temples together, according to the organization’s president, Thara Narasimhan. “India’s greatness and diversity lies in the fact that every state celebrates Janmashtami in their own unique way,” she said. In the past, Hindus of…