INDIA, September 25, 2024 (The Hindu): Even as the sacred Tirumala laddu is shrouded in controversy over the alleged use of adulterated ghee in its preparation, the focus has now shifted to inscriptions at the Lord Venkateswara temple in the town, which refer to measures to be taken while handling ingredients, especially ghee. The temples in Tirumala and Tirupati have…
INDIA, September 23, 2024 (India Currents, by Vijay Rajvaidya): The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is a place that many from India have heard about, yet few have truly experienced. A vast, desolate salt flat, this was once part of the Arabian Sea until the waters receded, leaving behind a stark, shimmering expanse. Divided into the Little Rann and the…
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, September 25, 2024 (West News Magazine): Right behind the Wildwood YMCA recreational fields lies the site of the upcoming Murugan Temple of Saint Louis, a project spearheaded by the devotees of the Hindu Deity Lord Murugan. On Sept. 14-15, a consecration ceremony of smaller Deities – Utsava Vighra – was held for the temple. Priest Shri Bharadwaj…
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…
