Source SOUTH AFRICA, October 21, 2015 (News 24): The Midlands Hindu Society in Pietermaritzburg recently celebrated 20 years of unity with members from various organizations in the Midlands region. In early 1995 the first seeds were sown of creating a united organization for all Hindus in the Midlands region including Pietermaritzburg, Howick, Greytown, Richmond and surrounding areas. In September that…
Source On the pathway of spiritual excellence, words that discourage and those that publicize faults of others are lethal poisons.— His Divine Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, spiritual head of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha
Source Anger is nothing but an attachment for an object, when expressed towards an obstacle between ourselves and the object of our attachment.— Swami Chinmayananda (1916-1993), founder of Chinmaya Mission
PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, October 22, 2015 (HPI by Paras Ramoutar): India’s “Z TV” will broadcast this year’s Divali Nagar worldwide and a team of television staff is due shortly for the opening which runs from Sunday November 1 to Monday November 9, according to Surujdeo Mangroo, public relations officer of the National Council Indian Culture(NCIC). “Z TV” is well-known to Trinidad…
Source INDIA, October 22, 2015 (The Hindu): Thirteen ancient statues, all believed to be panchaloha (made of five metals) were unearthed while digging on the campus of a private temple at Tiruvilaiyattam near Sembanarkovil block near here on Wednesday. The temple authorities which had planned to construct a temple dedicated to Sri Sridevi – Sri Bhoodevi sametha Sri Gajendra Varadharaja…
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 24, 2015 (The Hindu): In a first, this festive season could see Delhiites getting fined US$77 for polluting the Yamuna if they immerse statues in stretches of the river not designated for the activity or use non-eco friendly materials. Officials will be stationed at seven ghats on Friday when Durga Puja festivities conclude with statues…
Source When in despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end they always fall–think of it, always.— Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
Source NEPAL, October 24, 2015 (by Christopher Sharma, Asia News): HPI note: We came across this little reported story in the course of trying to find out why the October Hinduism Today issue hadn’t arrived in Kathmandu. It is apparently stuck in a huge backlog of trucks at the border between India and Nepal. The reason for this backlog is…
Source COCHIN, KERALA, Oct 23, 2015 (Hindu Human Rights): The 20th International Film Festival of Kerala being staged in Kerala has placed a ban on Sanskrit movie, Priyamanasam. According to reports, the movie that was shortlisted was later omitted to suit the conveniences of certain individual interests and because the movie “showcased Hindu deities.” Priyamanasam is the third-ever Sanskrit full…
Source On the pathway of spiritual excellence, words that discourage and those that publicize faults of others are lethal poisons.— His Divine Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, spiritual head of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha