Source: www.hinduismtoday.com “Fasting is possible. You can stay without food for a week or ten days. Feasting is also possible. You simply go and eat all you want. Many people are really fast when they end their fast. They are fast in getting to the refrigerator.” Swami Satchidananda
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com I see God walking in every human form. When I meet different people, I say to myself, “God in the form of the saint, God in the form of the sinner, God in the form of the righteous, God in the form of the unrighteous.” Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886), guru of Swami Vivekananda
Source: www.hinduismpath.com. USA, November 11, 2010: The book Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom, by Dr. Hiro Badlani, is now available on the web. Readers may see the table of contents and read any chapter or the entire book for free. In about 400 pages, divided in 65 small easy-to-read chapters, in lucid story-telling narration, the book describes all aspects…
Source: www.thehindu.com TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, INDIA, October 27, 2010: An archaeological study in Tamil Nadu has thrown light on interesting facets of cave temple architecture during the Pandyas-Pallavas reign, also uncovering musical inscriptions engraved on some temples. The study has revealed that cave temples of the Pandyas and the feudatories exhibited several images of Ananthasayi (Lord Vishnu), Lord Ganesh and Durga, which…
Source: www.hinduismpath.com USA, November 11, 2010: The book Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom, by Dr. Hiro Badlani, is now available on the web. Readers may see the table of contents and read any chapter or the entire book for free at the source link, above. In about 400 pages, divided in 65 small easy-to-read chapters, in lucid story-telling narration,…
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com LUDHIANA, India, October 22, 2010: The celebration of Karva Chauth — a popular and important day for all Hindu married women — is incomplete without mehndi or henna, which has a significant role to play in the Indian cultural canvas. This year, unlike traditional mehndi applications on hands, feet or any other part of body, demand for matching…
Source: www.thehindu.com LONDON, U.K., November 2, 2010: A major study by researchers at Macalester College, Minnesota, and the University of California, has proven that youngsters are less likely to succeed at school if their mothers return to work within a year of their birth. Children of mothers who resume work during their first year of life end up faring worse…
Source: www.hindu.com THRISSUR, INDIA, August 24, 2010: An ASI study of 600 panels of murals in Kerala has revealed paintings that were hitherto covered, and also new details of the existing ones. Notable among them are the two rare paintings which are about 350 years old — a reclining Shiva and also a Shiva Nataraja with 20 arms found on…
Source: www.nytimes.com USA, November 11, 2010: Tempeh with Wild Mushrooms. Zucchini boats. Maple-roasted brussel sprouts. Baked katalfi-wrapped goat cheese. Pan-Seared Oatmeal with warm fruit compote. Who needs turkey, anyway? Deferring to a fast-growing audience of vegetarians, the New York Times’ healthy lifestyle blog, called Well, is compiling vegetarian recipes from master chefs for thanksgiving. More recipes will be added daily…
Source: www.mercurynews.com IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, September 16, 2010: After removing a tapestry featuring a Hindu swastika amid complaints it was offensive, Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine has decided to re-hang the piece. The Orange County Register reported Thursday that museum officials decided to return the colorful Indian tapestry to its spot next week accompanied by better signage to help children…