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,…
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…
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.…
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,…
HPI KAUAI, HI, USA, December 21, 2011: Pancha Ganapati, a five day festival, is a Hindu festival in celebration of Lord Ganesha, Patron of Arts and Guardian of Culture. Think of this as the Hindu Christmas, a modern winter holiday full of family-centered happenings, but with five days of gifts for the kids, not one. From December 21 to 25…
Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, December 14, 2011 (by Tarun Vijay): Raising the issue of Hindus being tortured and killed in Pakistan in the wake of another killing of a Hindu trader near Multan, yesterday, Shri Tarun Vijay, Member of Parliament, demanded today that the Government of India must talk to the Pakistan Government immediately showing concern on the killings of…
Source I have heard that man can acquire superhuman powers through it and perform miracles. What shall I do with superhuman powers? Can one realize God through them? If God is not realized then everything becomes false.— Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836-1886)
Source USA, December 18, 2011 (NY Times): Scientists struggle to understand one of the biggest looming factors about the future of the earth. Experts have long known that northern lands were a storehouse of frozen carbon, locked up in the form of leaves, roots and other organic matter trapped in icy soil — a mix that, when thawed, can produce…
Source Three monks met and decided to practice meditation together. They sat by the side of a lake and closed their eyes in concentration. Suddenly, the first one stood up and said, “I forgot my mat.” He stepped miraculously onto the water in front of him and walked across the lake to their hut on the other side. When he…
Source UNITED STATES, December 2011 (HSS-US): Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) announces the sixth annual Surya Namaskar Yajna also known as “Health for Humanity – Yogathon”, to create awareness about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body, mind and spirit. Every year Hindus worldwide celebrate January 14th as Makar Sankranti – a day that marks the change of…