Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Hinduism gave itself no name, because it set itself no sectarian limits; it claimed no universal adhesion, asserted no sole infallible dogma, set up no single narrow path or gate of salvation; it was less a creed or cult than a continuously enlarging tradition of the Godward endeavor of the human spirit. Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950)
Source: www.nytimes.com JHABUA, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, August 8, 2010: Ratan Bhuria’s children are curled together in the malnutrition ward, hovering at the edge of starvation. His daughter, Nani, is 4 and weighs 20 pounds. His son, Jogdiya, is 2 and weighs only eight. Landless and illiterate, drowned by debt, Mr. Bhuria and his ailing children have staggered into the hospital…
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI, July 12, 2010: The Indian Supreme Court dismissed Bombay High Court’s decision to quash the ban and confiscation of the controversial book —†”Shivaji – The Hindu King in Muslim India,” as a “drastic” exercise in governamental power, a power that should be exercised cautiously to uphold the Constitution. br /br /But less than a week after…
Source: www.forumforhinduawakening.org SUNNYVALE, CA, August 8, 2010: The Forum for Hindu Awakening and with the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple are organizing a Hinduism Summit at the Sunnyvale Hindu temple on 28 August 2010. Several distinguished speakers have already confirmed their presence. The Hindu Summit, also called Hindu Dharma Sabha, welcomes anyone interested in understanding and living Hinduism. It invites discussion on…
Source: Press Release UNITED STATES, August 8, 2010: In the spirit of President Obama’s “Active Lifestyle Challenge”, the dharmic community, with help from Hindu American Seva Charities (HASC) will combine faith and health through a Yogathon focused on youth, accompanied by adults, in a nationally coordinated open house event on Sunday, August 29. The open house will include an introduction…
Source: indianrealist.wordpress.com USA, August 8, 2010: Julia Roberts declared on Elle magazine that she and her entire family are practicing Hindus, making her the most prominent convert to one of America’s increasingly prominent religions. “I’m definitely a practicing Hindu,” says Roberts, who grew up with a Catholic mother and Baptist father. Roberts, 42, tells the fashion magazine that she and…
Source: story.malaysiasun.com MALAYSIA, August 3, 2010: The Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Sungai Salak in Lukut, Negri Sembilan, has become the first solar-powered religious edifice in Malaysia. The 100-year-old temple, located 2.5 miles from the main road, could not carry out its prayer sessions effectively due to electricity supply problems. The temple committee sought the help of Yayasan MyNadi, a…
Source: www.newkerala.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, July 21, 2010: The Commonwealth Games in the city may prove a dampener for Ramlila and Durga Puja celebrations during the festive period in October. After asking schools and markets to shut down during the Oct 3-14 Games, Delhi Police now have Ramlila celebrations and Durga Puja on the radar. “We are asking that the…
Source: www.thestar.com TORONTO, CANADA, July 25, 2010: Perched atop an ornate custom-built chariot, the Hindu God Ganesh slowly circled his way around the Sri Varasiththi Vinaayagar Temple in Scarborough Saturday morning. Thousands watched reverently as a statue representing the deity was pulled along outside the temple on two ropes by devoted followers during the annual Hindu Chariot Festival. Temple officials…
Source: www.hindustantimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, July 12, 2010: For the first time, women will be given the same rights as men to guardianship and adoption of children, even if they are single. A new law to make this effective appears set to become a reality this year. According to the existing law, in case a couple wants to adopt a…