UNITED STATES, September 23, 2024 (RNS, by Khyati Y Joshi): Outside my fourth-floor window, the sounds of devotional chanting, lively music and drum beats echoed in the narrow street below. It was Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day Hindu festival that earlier this month celebrated the birth of Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed God known as the remover of obstacles. As a second-generation…
UNITED STATES, September 21, 2024 (Economic Times): A new theory by Michael Pravica, a professor of physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, suggests that human consciousness might originate from hidden dimensions of the universe rather than solely from brain activity. Pravica claims that during moments of heightened awareness— like making art, practicing science or even dreaming—our consciousness could…
KUALA LUMPUR, September 20, 2024 (Malaysia News): The Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, founded over a century ago, has always served as the focal point for a thriving North Indian community in Malaysia. The North Indian community began settling in Malaya during the British colonial rule. The Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir began as a place of worship in Kuala Lumpur town…
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 21, 2024 (Summerland Review): The Okanagan Hindu Temple in Summerland, 250 miles east of Vancouver, celebrated its 31st anniversary over the weekend of Aug. 17 and 18. The two days of events also celebrated the reopening of the newly updated kitchen and dining hall in the lower level of the building. Ashok Mohan, president of the…
MANGUPURA, BALI, September 12, 2024 (Nusa Bali, Google translated from Indonesian): The Badung Regency Culture Office (Disbud) preserves arts, traditions and develops Balinese culture through the Utsawa Dharma Gita (UDG) activity at the Badung Regency level in 2024. This year’s Utsawa Dharma Gita carries the theme Adi Ripta Jaladi Mahalango which contains the meaning of the importance of exploring and…
KLUNGKUNG, BALI, September 9, 2024 (Jarrak Pos Bali, Google translated from Indonesian): Conversion between two different beliefs in Bali is known as “Sudhi Wadani” where this process will go through several stages before the ceremony can take place according to Balinese Hinduism. It should be noted that the Sudhi Wadani ceremony is carried out in an effort for individuals to…
INDIA, September 19, 2024 (slurrp.com): The famous Tirupati temple, located in Andhra Pradesh, India, is believed to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Their prasad, Triputai laddus, are offered to the Deities and served amongst the devotees. However, a recent revelation has shaken the Hindu community and has created a ripple effect on the Internet. The…
GUYANA, September 9, 2024 (Stabroek News): The event, held at the Badrinaath Ashram in Spring Garden, Region Two, featured a variety of cultural activities, including singing, dancing and prayers. Before the opening of the program, there was live tassa music. Attendees were given the opportunity to view books written in Sanskrit and Hindi. Delivering the feature address, Indian High Commissioner…
INDIA, September 18, 2024 (MSN): Ganesha, the elephant-headed Deity (above, in Japan), is one of the most revered figures in Hinduism and has gained recognition and worship in various forms across different countries and cultures. His significance transcends geographical boundaries, and He is often associated with wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles. Ganesha’s worship reflects a blend of cultural…
MUMBAI, INDIA, September 19, 2024 (You Tube): This delightful music video showcases the Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai, including how the murtis of Lord Ganesha are created from start to finish, with elaborate decorations and attention to every detail. Thousands of devotees gather in the street as Ganesha is paraded and worshiped before being submerged as part of the grand…
