Source INDIA, May 20, 2012 (The Hindu): From being dumped and dubbed disreputable Vilasini Natyam was given a new life by Swapnasundari. The dancer has the commendable distinction of reviving the relegated temple and court dances of Andhra Pradesh, performed by the ‘kalavathus’ (those who excel in fine arts). Her work in restoring Vilasini Natyam has placed in perspective the…
Source Lead me in the center of thy silence to fill my heart with songs.— Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) celebrated Bengali writer who won the Nobel Prize Literature in 1913.
Press Release SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, May 17, 2012 (Press Release): Inspired by the idea that one can change the world through personal transformation, a large event called Yoga pela Paz (Yoga for Peace) will happen in Brazil, from August 13 to August 19, 2012. The event’s goal is to provide the tools needed to bring about inner change. The brainchild…
Source SRINAGAR, INDIA, May 22, 2012 (Outlook India): Inclement weather and fresh snowing in upper reaches for the past week are proving to be major hurdles in track clearance works and in making other arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra to the holy cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas. “The weather this year is following a very highly unusual pattern.…
Source US, May 17, 2012 (HuffPost): Faced with the highest army suicide rates in at least 30 years, U.S. military officials are examining ways to help treat psychologically wounded soldiers. A small 2012 study published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy found yoga reduced symptoms of combat stress and PTSD. The study was conducted among U.S. active duty military…
Source CHENNAI, INDIA, May, 2012 (Deccan Chronicle): The state government has initiated steps to identify and restore temple lands whose rights were wrongly issued to private individuals. “The pattas (registrations) of 468.87 acres of temple lands belonging to 107 temples that were erroneously transferred on to the names of private persons was restored in the names of temples,” says a…
Source Not to do what you feel like doing is freedom.— Swami Chinmayananda
Religion News Service WASHINGTON, May, 2012 (RNS): President Obama’s re-election campaign has tapped a 23-year-old executive assistant in the White House faith-based office to head up its outreach to religious communities. Michael R. Wear, who has worked in the White House for the past three and half years, will move to Chicago to become the campaign’s Faith Vote director next…
Source INDIA, May 2012 (The Hindu): The Karnataka State Muzrai Temple Priests, Agamikas and Employees’ Association has demanded salary to its 100,000 members on a par with the Group D employees and adequate funds to maintain the temples, as they had been forced into penury following transfer of temple land to the tillers under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act. Association…
Source JAMMU, INDIA, May 11, 2012 (ndtv.com): Criticizing the decision of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) to commence the Amaranth Yatra from June 25, an outfit of sadhus on Friday asked the Board headed by Governor N.N. Vohra to reconsider the issue and vowed to commence the pilgrimage from June 4. “We want that SASB and the Governor in…