Source DENPASAR, BALI, January 29, 2011 (The Jakarta Post): In the Bali Cultural Agency’s office in Denpasar, a team of dedicated experts are working to repair centuries-old lontar palm leaf manuscripts containing precious literary assets. Bali’s rich literary tradition includes ancient texts composed in Sanskrit and the old Javanese language of Kawi. Many are based on the famous Indian epics,…
Source “There is no intrinsic evil.” Satguru Yogaswami
HPI KAPAA, HI, USA, September 10, 2011 (HPI): September 11 was the day Swami Vivekananda gave his opening address to the Chicago Parliament of Worlds Religions, many years before. In it he mentions violence and intolerance, and the grief they bring to the human race. A message of harmony and humanity on this 10th anniversary of the attacks. WELCOME ADDRESS…
Source Enclosed space is a living organism.— V. Ganapathi Sthapati (1927-2011), Master Indian temple architect
HPI KAUAI, USA, September 9, 2011: The article “A Birthday Celebration For Lord Ganesha in New York” by Lavina Melwani, published yesterday on HPI, had an invalid link. The correct link is here.
Source USA, September 9, 2011: As of his passing, this is a summary of Wikipedia’s article about Ganapati Sthapati: Vaidyanatha Ganapati Sthapati (1927-2011) was a Sthapati and head of the College of Architecture and Sculpture in the Vastu Shastra tradition ascribed to the sage Mamuni Mayan. Sthapati was born in 1927 to sculptor Sri Vaidyanatha Sthapati and Smt. Velammal in…
Source CHENNAI, INDIA, September 8, 2011 (Ibnlive): Renowned sculptor and architect V Ganapathi Sthapati passed away on Tuesday evening. He was 84. The architect, known for his mastery of the Vasthu Shilpa Shastra and a Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away due to multiple organ dysfunction at a private hospital in the city. Sthapati’s famous works of architecture and design include…
Source Great dancers are not great because of their technique but because of their passion.— Martha Graham
Source USA, September 8, 2011 (MSN.com): The practice of fasting is common to many religions. It is an integral part of Hindu culture, where individuals observe different fasts depending on their beliefs and practices. Several holy days are occasions for fasting; for many, it is a more regular ritual. Many devotees of Lord Shiva fast one day each week, while…
Source USA, September 1, 2011 (penn-olson.com): Gods and temples have gone 3D. Girish Dhakephalkar, founder of India-based start-up, Shoonya, has used 3D technology to create an awesome online experience for anyone who doesn’t have convenient access to temples. Girish has created interactive 3D apps to simulate temple worship of Ganesha and Krishna. You can do simple puja rituals, applying vermilion…