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…
TRINIDAD, September 10, 2024 (Trinidad Express): Youths play a crucial role in maintaining culture by acting as bridges between their ancestral heritage and contemporary society. They are instrumental in preserving traditions, languages and values through active participation in cultural events, religious practices and community organizations. By embracing and promoting their cultural identity, young members of the diaspora ensure the continuity…
INDIA, September 13, 2024 (Hindu Post): A nationwide campaign has been launched to remove Urdu-influenced words that have entered the practices of Sanatan Dharma, including worship, meditation, and rituals, and to replace them with Sanskrit-based or Hindi words. Following a report by Nai Duniya last week on the removal of the word Shahi from the Mahakal procession, Madhya Pradesh Chief…
UBUD, INDONESIA, August 26, 2024 (Monga Bay): Inside the small, open-air stone temple in the center of the Lotudunduh rice fields, a farmer wraps a sarong and sash around his mud-spattered work clothes. Suitably dressed in baju adat, or traditional dress, to approach the Gods, he places a small offering of brightly colored flowers in a platter of woven palm…
