Source INDIANAPOLIS, USA MARCH 16, 2015 (by Sravanth Verma, Digital Journal): A new temple being built will be formally established and opened to public on June 3, in Indianapolis, after an elaborate ceremony called the Maha Kumbhabhishekam. The ceremony will involve elaborate Hindu rituals by 30 priests, over a period of five days, and will mark the official consecration of…
Source VIETNAM, March 17, 2015 (by Amanda Mcinerney, InDaily): “Officially, Vietnam is an atheist state, but a significant section of the population practices traditional religions; some adhere to Buddhism and there are quite a few Catholics left over from the French occupation. However, tucked away not far from Hoi An, is My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage site, once the…
Source KAUAI, HAWAII, March 15, 2015 (Hinduism Today): The new issue of Hinduism Today has been released and is now available for free online. In this issue, our team of writers and photographers take you deep into Rajasthan for a giant festival in honor of the India cow, considered to be sacred. Our reporter, a 20s-something city-girl from Delhi, is…
Source We want to claim that which we already are. You are already the Self. You are just not aware of it. Do not put it off based upon some concept that we are not ready, we are not worthy, we need more of this or that. None of those principles apply when it comes to Self-realization.— Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami,…
Source HOUSTON, TEXAS, March 17, 2015 (Sewa International): Sewa International has launched its annual Yuva for Sewa (YFS), 8 to 10-week volunteer (unpaid) summer internship opportunity for college students to travel to India to contribute their time to serve humanity. Since its inception in 2006, 52 YFS youth interns have volunteered their time for healthcare, education, environment, women’s empowerment, rural…
Source FIJI, March 15, 2015 (by Shayal Devi, Fiji Times): A lack of knowledge about traditional Hindu festivals among the younger generation prompted a group of individuals to organise the Holi Mela 2015 in Nadi last Friday. He said the event was supported by the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “The idea is to revive the festival. We are…
Source PAKISTAN, March 16, 2015 (Pakistan Today): Pakistan Hindu Council Patron-In-Chief MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has highly appreciated the services of newly-appointed National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman, saying that progress made by him for the preparation of Hindu marriage and death certificates is remarkable. [Marriage certificates are to date only issued for Muslims and Christians in Pakistan,…
Source Suppose a thorn has pierced a man’s foot. He picks up another thorn to pull out the one hurting him. After extracting the first with the help of the second, he throws both away. One should use the thorn of knowledge to pull out the thorn of ignorance, then throw away both, and realize God directly.— Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa…
Source KAUAI, HAWAII, March 16, 2015 (Hinduism Today): Hinduism Today is offering at auction its collection of English translations of the Bhagavad Gita. These range from Edwin Arnold’s early translation to multiple editions issued since 2000. Condition of books is from new to fair or poor condition, mostly depending on age. To see the Ebay auction with a complete list…
Source MINNESOTA, USA, March 13, 2015 (by HMEC): The 4th annual Hindu Mandir Priests Conference is being hosted by the Hindu Temple of Minnesota this year on May 15 and 16 On the program: Sustainability and advancement of Santana Dharma by making the Hindu modes of worship meaningful and relevant for the younger generation of Hindus and how the priests…