Source INDIA, August 29, 2014 (Indian Embassy Phnom Penh): HPI note: we were unable to access the URL at source the day we posted this, but it should be correct. India-Cambodia relations are traceable to 2000 years. Historically, Indian influence in culture and religion was a dominant feature in South East Asia. However, Cambodia is perhaps the only country where…
Source MUMBAI, INDIA, August 27, 2014 (Times of India): A trip to the neighborhood Ganpati mandal used to be a daily affair for Rajesh Pai and his family when they were living in central Mumbai. Since the family moved to Mira Road, the annual trek to see Khetwadi’s tall Ganpati statues grew difficult, till Pai discovered a mobile app. As…
Source Learn to be happy alone. If we do not enjoy our own company, why inflict it on others?— Swami Chinmayananda (1916-1993), founder of Chinmaya Mission
Source WASHINGTON, D.C., August 29, 2014 (Press Release): The Hindu American Foundation is working with a broad coalition of more than 100 organizations, educators and government leaders to change the face of History-Social Studies Standards in the State of California. Along with our coalition partners, HAF is working to pass California Senate Bill (SB) 1057 — Pupil Curriculum: History-Social Science…
Source INDIA, August 29, 2014 (Indian Express): “Source” above is a colorful slideshow of India celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. As well as the traditional use of clay, Ganesha statues are created out of shells, grains, snow and even a fabulous sand sculpture.
Source There the eye goes not, nor words, nor mind. We know not. We cannot understand how He can be explained. He is above the known, and He is above the unknown. Thus have we heard from the ancient sages who explained this truth to us.— Sama Veda, Kena Upanishad 1.3
KAUAI, HAWAII, August 28, 2014 (HPI): Hinduism Today is working on a story on prasadam, the food offered to the Deity, blessed and then shared with the devotees. It is a bonus to seeking darshan of the Deities, a sweet treat or a community meal which has been blessed by God. You can help us with this story by sharing…
Source HYDERABAD, INDIA, August 27, 2014 (Deccan Chronicle): The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to bring in major changes in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for the convenience of devotees. One is the cancellation of direct darshan by those who climb up the hill (that’s an 11 km trek starting from Alipiri and climbing 3,500 steps). This system was introduced 12 years…
Source MACEDON, NEW YORK, August 28, 2014 (NY Times): Just before July a decade ago when Neha Dhawan turned 11, her mother informed her, “You’re going to Hindu camp this summer.” Growing up Indian-American in Shreveport, La., was already a conflicted proposition for Neha. As the daughter of two immigrant doctors, she dutifully went with her parents to a Hindu…
Source VIJAYAWADA, ANDDHRA PRADESH, August 28, 2014 (The Hindu): As the city is gearing up for the colorful Vinayaka Chavithi festival from Friday, celebrations have begun well in advance on the premises of KCP Sugars and Industries Limited at Laxmipuram on the suburbs of Vijayawada with the discovery of an ancient Ganesh statue during digging works for construction of a…