SourceRAJASTHAN, INDIA, November 5, 2003: The International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashrams (“source”) announced today: “With deep sadness we let you know that our dear Satgurudev His Holiness Hindu Dharm Samrat Paramhans Sri Swami Madhavananda Puriji Maharaj, beloved Master of His Holiness Vishwa Guru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji, has entered into Mahasamadhi on Friday, Oct. 31, 2003. The Mahasamadhi ceremony has…
Press ReportsDELHI, INDIA, November 5, 2003: Famed publisher Motilal Banarsidass has decided not to reprint Paul Courtwright’s controversial book on Lord Ganesha. Publisher Rajeev Jain wrote the following e-mail to Dr. Rao, who brought the book to his attention. “Firstly, I am obliged that you have gone through the book and made us aware about the extremely objectionable passages including…
SourceLONDON, U.K., October 27, 2003: The Vivekananda Center in London had a busy week according to this recently submitted report. Jay Lakhani writes, in part, “On October 22nd we were invited by Coventry University to participate at a ‘Peace and Reconciliation’ talk where we presented Hindu ideas of Religious Pluralism as the key for resolving the issue of strife in…
SourceZAGREB, CROATIA, November 2, 2003: Croatian elementary school teacher Marijana Ivanovic has taken up yoga to help her relax. “Yoga really helps recharge one’s batteries and eases my lower-back pain,” said Ivanovic, who has taught for more than 30 years, during the first session of a state-supported yoga program for teachers. The education ministry introduced the program this year as…
SourceWASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2003: All around the world, from rich countries in North America to the poorest nations in Africa and Asia, men and women tend to differ from one another when it comes to their outlook on life, their family, their future and the world at large, begins this lengthy article. Women are somewhat happier than men with…
SourceHOUSTON, TEXAS, November 2, 2003: A nude picture of Lord Ganesha on the cover of a new book and the contents have evoked protests from Hindus across the United States. The nude portrayal of Lord Ganesha on the book Ganesa, Lord of Obstacles, Lord of Beginnings, by Emory University Professor Paul Courtright has earned the wrath of Hindu scholars in…
SourceKAUAI, HAWAII, November 3, 2003: Hinduism Today magazine is preparing a feature story on Hindus who talk about Hinduism to non-Hindu groups, such as school classes, interfaith meetings, hospital and nursing staff, social club meetings, etc. We want to interview those so engaged and share their experiences and suggestions with our readers, such as how to answer, “Why do you…
SourceJAMMU, INDIA, November 2, 2003: A record number of over 4.6 million pilgrims from various parts of the country have visited the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir through October, 2003. During the corresponding period of last year, 3.7 million pilgrims visited the holy cave shrine. Currently, 18,000 to 19,000 pilgrims are daily…
SourceLONDON, UK, October 30, 2003: In a momentous occasion for the Indian community in Britain, Diwali has been celebrated inside the House of Commons, with Prime Minister Tony Blair lighting the traditional lamp to mark the festivities. Presiding over the function, attended by more than 100 Members of Parliament and 400 guests, Blair said that he was “deeply touched by…