Hindu Dharma for the 21st Century, A Seminar

Source: www.sambodh.us KALAMAZOO, MI, USA, September 24, 2009: The Sambodh Society Inc. and the Sambodh Center for Human Excellence of Kalamazoo, MI, are sponsoring a four-day seminar and workshop on the topic of Hindu Dharma for the 21st-Century. The seminar will hold eight one-hour presentations on eight foundational pillars of Hinduism identified by His Holiness Swami Bodhananda Saraswati on the…

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Daily Inspiration

Source: www.hinduismtoday.com After receiving grace of a God, the devotee can never be the same again, never look at life again in the old way. By grace we are directed deeper into spiritual life, pointed in the right direction, carefully guided on the San Marga, the straight path to our supreme God. After grace has been received, our thoughts are…

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Hindu Tradition Celebrates Good Triumphing Over All Evil

Source: www.pioneerlocal.com [HPI note: Navaratri festival, the world’s largest celebration of the Divine as female, is happening all over the world–even as far as Niles, Illinois. The official dates vary depending on local tradition, but in this festival, even the preparations can be a celebration. For Hinduism Today’s feature article on this vibrant festival, click here or see the Scribd…

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Remembering Lord Ganesha’s Milk Miracle

Source: www.telesanterno.com ITALY, September 21, 2009: And the statues of Ganesh all over the world began to drink milk. In 1995, September 21 was the first day of the “Hindu milk miracle”, the day on which the statues of the Deity Ganesh begin drink milk if it is closer to their mouth a spoon containing the beverage. The cult of…

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Remembering Lord Ganesha’s Milk Miracle

Source: www.telesanterno.com ITALY, September 21, 2009: And the statues of Ganesh all over the world began to drink milk. In 1995, September 21 was the first day of the “Hindu milk miracle”, the day on which the statues of the Deity Ganesh begin drink milk if it is closer to their mouth a spoon containing the beverage. The cult of…

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Hindu Tradition Celebrates Good Triumphing Over All Evil

Source: www.pioneerlocal.com [HPI note: Navaratri festival, the world’s largest celebration of the Divine as female, is happening all over the world–even as far as Niles, Illinois. The official dates vary depending on local tradition, but in this festival, even the preparations can be a celebration. For Hinduism Today’s feature article on this vibrant festival, click here or see the Scribd…

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Remembering Lord Ganesha’s Milk Miracle

Source: www.telesanterno.com ITALY, September 21, 2009: And the statues of Ganesh all over the world began to drink milk. In 1995, September 21 was the first day of the “Hindu milk miracle”, the day on which the statues of the Deity Ganesh begin drink milk if it is closer to their mouth a spoon containing the beverage. The cult of…

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Promoting Hindu Dharma in Cleveland: YUVA

Source: www.cwruobserver.com CLEVELAND, USA, September 11, 2009: Hindu Youth for Unity, Virtues and Action (Hindu YUVA) was formed by Sai Kolluru in the spring of 2009 to “raise awareness of Hindu culture, principles, and values by promoting values such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity.” YUVA has arranged lectures on Hindu astronomy, philosophy, Kama…

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Software Tools and Fonts Released for Six More Indian Languages

Source: www.pib.nic.in INDIA, September 7, 2009: A set of software tools and fonts for six Indian languages is being released–part of a national initiative by the Technology Development for Indian Languages program to develop software tools and fonts for all 22 constitutionally recognized Indian languages, in order to promote the use of Indian languages in information technology. The new releases…

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A Survey of Hindu Temples in Malayasia

Source: HPI [HPI note: An HPI reader sent this important request.] MALAYSIA, September 23, 2009: After 52 years of Independence, the actual”number of Hindu places of worship” in Malaysia is not known. Without the availability of data, it has been difficult to develop strategies for their future of Hindu temples, especially on serious matters related to defending against demolitions. The…

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