Seerkazhi: What The Landmark Discovery of Panchaloka Statues and Copper Plates Mean to Tamil Nadu’s Religious History

INDIA, April 18, 2023 (Swarajyamag): The discovery of a number of vigrahas (murthis of the Gods) and copper plates in Seerkazhi Sattainathar Temple is a landmark event, and for the first time, copper plates with Saiva hymns were found here. Over the last few years, there have been a number of discoveries of vigrahas of various Gods in many parts…

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Thousands Attend Consecration Ceremony at Hindu Temple in Australia

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, April 12, 2023 (Mangalorean): Thousands of devotees from world-over gathered to attend the consecration ceremony at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Helensburgh, about 34 miles south of Sydney. Held once every two decades, the Maha Kumbhabhishekam, marking the renovation and expansion of the temple, was witnessed by more than 20,000 Hindus, including 15 priests and visitors from Singapore, Malaysia…

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Caste Discrimination Case against Indian-Origin Cisco Engineers Dismissed

CALIFORNIA, April 10, 2023 (HAF press release): On April 10, 2023 the California Civil Rights Department voluntarily dismissed its case in Superior Court against Cisco Systems engineers Sundar Iyer and Ramana Kompella, who faced allegations of caste based discrimination. A mediation conference between Cisco and the CRD is still set for May 2. [HPI Note: CRD did not dismiss its…

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Iraivan Temple Crystal Sivalinga Installation Livestream Highlights

KAUAI, HAWAII, April 10, 2023 (HPI): Iraivan Temple’s naturally formed, 700-pound quartz Sivalinga murti was officially installed (prana pratishtha) by ten priests over the six days of March 21-26th, 2023. The whole event was livestreamed, resulting in many hours of footage. In the coming weeks we will also share a updated documentary of the whole Iraivan Temple project from beginning…

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Hindu Spiritual Leaders Will Demand Removal of Governments From Temple Management

INDIA, April 4, 2023 (Pipa News): Hindu spiritual heads from across the country participating in a religious congregation in Ahmedabad on Monday made a list of demands, including demands from governments to “exit temples (management)” and a “compulsory moral code.” Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat participated in the program organized at Shivanand Ashram…

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Friends of HUA Gala in Houston on March 26, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS, March 26, 2023 (HUA): Hindu University of America (HUA) in association with Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) hosted a Friends of HUA Gala evening on 26 March 2023, at VPSS Haveli, Houston. The gala, which was attended by about 500 community members, honored Kiran and Ramesh Bhutada and their family for their generous gift of one million dollars…

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