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Source In a day when you don’t come across any problems, you can be sure that you are traveling in the wrong path.— Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), disciple of Sri Ramakrisha

Source HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA, September 18, 2012 (CBSLA.com): A University of California Riverside study found that commercially cooked hamburgers cause more air pollution than diesel trucks. The study, which focused on commercial charbroilers found in burger restaurants, said the equipment generates grease, smoke, water vapors and combustion products, which emit a large amount of particulate matter into the air. “For comparison,…

Source INDIA, September 17, 2012 (rediff.com): Former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief K.S. Sudarshan, who passed away on Saturday, broke the barriers of past burdens, dogmas and ritualism and often faced severe criticism from various quarters. But once he took a stand, no one could make him go back on it, says Tarun Vijay, a Bharatiya Janata Party member of the…

Source KAUAI, HAWAII, September 18, 2012 (HPI): You can join the HPI and Hinduism Today staff at the monastery’s celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi in the 12-minute highlights video at “source” above.

Source PANAJI, INDIA, September 18, 2012 (India Times): Ganesh Chaturthi demands an expansive spread of vegetarian delicacies and it is no surprise that prices have shot up in the run-up to the festival. The hiked prices have made grocery shopping an expensive affair not only for those celebrating the festival, but for other households too. On the eve of Ganesh…

Source You are a being that has unlimited power within.— Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001), founder of Hinduism Today

MAUI, HAWAII, September 17, 2012 (HPI): Patri McLaughlin of Maui unexpectedly won the KSP World Tour Kitesurf competition in Mauritius, which has a large Hindu population. According to his family (“source” above), “Prior to the finals, Patri was walking on the beach there when a small Deity of Lord Hanuman washed up right in front of him. Hanuman is considered…

Press Release AUSTRALIA, September 2012 (Press Release): Starting from the Sri Murugan Temple in Westmead on Saturday September 29, a group of 108 will walk in the age-old tradition of Hindu Yatra (pilgrimage) visiting 5 temples along the way to finish at SVT Helensburgh on Sunday September 30, covering 43.5 miles over 2 days. Pilgrimage on foot, Pada Yatra, to…

Source NEW ZEALAND, August 21, 2012 (Rotorua Daily Post): For Maori with Indian whakapapa (genealogy), an upcoming hui (Maori gathering) will provide an opportunity to learn more about their Hindu heritage. There are about 2,600 Maori in New Zealand who also have Indian whakapapa. [The island nation has seen a large number of India-Maori marriages.] aHui co-ordinator Guna Magesan said…

Source HYDERABAD, INDIA, September 19, 2012: The city sported a festive look on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. Colourful flowers, torans and decorative items flooded local markets that were chock-a-block all through Tuesday with enthusiastic denizens pouring in large numbers. Organizers at the Ganesh pandals were seen making last-minute preparations, paying special attention to security arrangements this time around. An…