Daily Inspiration
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com “Find God. That is the only purpose in life.” Sri Ramakrishna (1836-1886)
Fifth Hindu Executive Mandir Executive Conference’s Dates Announced
Source: Press Release PEARLAND, TX, USA, March 17, 2010: The dates for the Fifth Hindu Executive Mandir Executive Conference have been announced as October 22 – 24, 2010. The Conference will be held in Houston and is sponsored by the Sri Meenakshi Temple, Pearland, Texas. The Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC) is an annual initiative seeking development of network between…
Thai Filmmakers Rely On Hindu Rituals To Ensure Success
Source: http://www.bangkokpost.com/entertainment/movie/34338/divine-intervention THAILAND, March 12, 2010: In Thailand, Hindu ceremonies are a must for the showbiz people. The rite is a necessity for studio execs, directors, stars and crew who seek comfort from the divine before they go into the set. Usually, practitioners of traditional Thai arts, like puppetry, masked dance or muay Thai, must perform the wai kru rite…
Thai Filmmakers Rely On Hindu Rituals To Ensure Success
Source: http://www.bangkokpost.com/entertainment/movie/34338/divine-intervention THAILAND, March 12, 2010: In Thailand, Hindu ceremonies are a must for the showbiz people. The rite is a necessity for studio execs, directors, stars and crew who seek comfort from the divine before they go into the set. Usually, practitioners of traditional Thai arts, like puppetry, masked dance or muay Thai, must perform the wai kru rite…
Guyana’s Hindus Encouraged By Response To “Holi Mela”
Source: www.stabroeknews.com GUYANA, March 5, 2010: The East Coast Pandits and Mandir Leaders group said its gathering during Holi, the “Holi Mela,” attracted more than 5,000 people and it is encouraged by the response and plans to host the event annually. In a press release Pandit Amit Persaud said the turnout was a clear indication that Hindu festivals and occasions…
Kerala’s Overworked Elephants
Source: news.bbc.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM, March 2010: The southern state of Kerala is home to the largest captive elephant population in India. But many question the way the animals are treated. “Where in the world is the elephant worst treated? The honest and straight answer is Kerala,” says one of the state’s best-known writers, Paul Zacharia. Mr Zacharia is alluding to…
Hindu Woman Wins Custody Battle With Muslim Husband
Source: www.earthtimes.org KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, March, 2010: Malaysia’s High Court on Thursday granted a Hindu woman custody of her child after a bitter court battle with her estranged Muslim husband, who converted their children to Islam and then took possession of them. Kindergarten teacher Indira Gandhi, 35, was given custody of her 22-month-old toddler by the High Court in the…
Daily Inspiration
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com If you would walk the way of love, never feel hurt nor yield to anger, but accept pain as a part of life. Dada J.P. Vaswani, spiritual head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission
Bali Hiring Hindu Studies Teachers
Source: www.thejakartapost.com INDONESIA, March 5, 2010: Bali province will need 9,000 more teachers of Hindu studies at elementary to high school level by 2014. Nyoman Arya from the religious affairs agency said many teachers were now close to their retirement period, while the recruitment of new teachers was slow. There are 2,476 elementary schools in Bali, both state and private…