Source KARNATAKA, INDIA, September 24, 2012 (the Hindu): An ancient mantapa, situated on the way to Malyavanta temple in Hampi, the erstwhile seat of the Vijayanagar empire, was vandalized late on Saturday night in what is suspected to be a bid to find treasure. The four-pillared mantapa, a brick-and-lime structure and popularly known as gaali gopura, was razed. Crow bar…
Source The son’s duty to his father is to make the world ask, “by what great austerities did he merit such a son?”— Tirukkural
Source INDIA, September 24, 2012 (capitalfm.co.ke): While devout Hindus wait for up to 90 hours to see their favorite Deity at Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India’s major festivals, others are opting to dodge the queues this year and say a virtual prayer instead. The 11-day celebration of the birth of elephant-headed Lord Ganesha draws millions to worship at decorated statues…
Source JAIPUR, INDIA, September 22, 2012 (India Times): At least 7,000 Hindu migrants who came from Pakistan in the last seven years through pilgrimage visa are awaiting Indian nationality. They are living mostly in western Rajasthan in camps provided by Seemant Lok Sansthan, an NGO working to safeguard the rights and interests of the Hindu exodus. 5,000 are staying in…
Source Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh, and the greatness which does not bow before children.— Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931), mystic, poet and artist
Source INDIA, September 2012 (Tejomayanda): A recent survey conducted by Education World (a reputed national magazine that provides education news and coverage from all parts of the country), places Chinmaya International Residential School (CIRS) at Coimbatore as No. 1 amongst all boarding schools in the state of Tamil Nadu, and No. 9 amongst all boarding schools across India. This is…
Source PAKISTAN, September 16, 2012 (business-standard.com): A Pakistani court has stayed the demolition of a 200-year-old Hindu temple in the old area of the city. A division bench of the Sindh High Court, headed by Chief Justice Mushir Alam, issued a stay order on a petition filed by Kailash Wishram, stopping the demolition of the Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir near…
Source CHENNAI, INDIA, September 19, 2012 (ndtv.com): Vinayaka Chaturthi, the birthday of the Hindu God Ganesha, was celebrated with religious fervour in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Special pujas were performed at various temples across the state. In some temples Ganapathy Homam, a ritual seeking peace and prosperity, was performed early in the morning. People offered prayers to the God of…
Source ITALY, September 18, 2012 (ilsecoloxix.it, translated loosely from the Italian): The road to the Gitananda ashram temple in the wooded hills above Altare was lined with parked cars and buses for miles. More than 1,500 Hindus from all across Italy came to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi this year. Italians who have embraced Hinduism were among the crowd,…
Source MUMBAI, INDIA, September 18, 2012 (boldsky.com): Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular festivals in Maharashtra. This is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur all over the state and especially in the capital, that is, Mumbai. People celebrate this ten days period with great splendor. Here are a few of the most popular Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai:…