Daily Inspiration
Source If there are errors in other religions, that is none of our business. God, to whom the world belongs, takes care of that.— Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836-1886)
Report Shows Christianity Shifting To Africa, Asia
Religion News Service U.S., December 2011 (RNS, by G. Jeffrey MacDonald): Billed as the most comprehensive and reliable study to date, the Pew Research Center’s “Global Christianity” reports on self-identified Christian populations based on more than 2,400 sources of information, especially census and survey data. Findings illustrate major shifts since 1910, when two-thirds of the world’s Christians lived in Europe.…
A New Wedding Rituals Book from India
Source AHMEDABAD, INDIA, December 6, 2011 (Times of India): While daughter Dhara’s wedding made him nostalgic as he wrote a book on his experiences of bringing her up, his son Jay’s made him research and dig into the rituals of Hindu weddings. Ashok Patel, lecturer at SUG, a college in the city, has recently documented 72 rituals performed during the…
India Post 2012 Calendar: Sculptural Heritage of India Released
Source INDIA, December 23, 2011 (Press Information Bureau Government of India): The Department of Posts has released India Post 2012 Calendar based on the theme of sculptural heritage of India. India has produced some of the most intricate and unrivalled sculptures in the world. India Post has celebrated the sculptural heritage of India by issue of a number of postage…
“Vivaha Samskara – Hindu Wedding Ceremony” Book Release
www.Hindu-Wedding.org UNITED STATES, December 20, 2011 (press release): The new book “Vivaha Samskara – Hindu Wedding Ceremony” will answer many questions raised by the inquisitive young Hindu men and women contemplating a traditional religious wedding. And the book will also help their parents in many respects. After reading the book, the bride and groom will understand the significance of the…
Third Day of Pancha Ganapati
HPI KAUAI, HI, USA, December 22, 2011: The celebrations for Pancha Ganapati continue today, when Lord Ganesha is dressed in red. The family sadhana for the third day is to create a vibration of love and harmony among business associates, the casual merchant and the public at large. This is the day for presenting gifts to merchants and customers and…
U.S. Jumps To Top of Charity Index
Religion News Service WASHINGTON, December 2011, (RNS by Lauren Markoe): The “World Giving Index,” based on 150,000 interviews with citizens of 153 nations, ranks the U.S. highest on a scale that weighed monetary donations, volunteer work, and willingness to help out a stranger. “In spite of economic hardships and uncertainty in the future, the American spirit is caring and strong,…
Singapore Siva Temple Launches Model Website
Source SINGAPORE, December 2011 (Straits Times): Hindu devotees can now book facilities at Sri Sivan Temple over the Internet with the launch of its online portal – the first of its kind for any Hindu temple in Singapore. The portal will also allow temple-goers to book religious services, prayers and even the type of prasadam (blessed food) that they want…
Tomorrow, the Second Day of Pancha Ganapati
HPI Tomorrow, December 22, is the second day of Pancha Ganapati, when Lord Ganesha is dressed in blue. The family sadhana for this day is to create a vibration of love and harmony among neighbors, relatives and close friends and presenting them with heartfelt. The sadhana of the day is to offer apologies and clear up any misunderstandings that exist.…
Disciplines for the First Day of Pancha Ganapati
HPI Today, December 21, 2011, was the first day of Pancha Ganapati, when the joyous God was dressed in radiant yellow. The family sadhana for the first day is to create a vibration of love and harmony among immediate family members. The day begins early, and the entire family works together to design and decorate the shrine with traditional symbols,…