Catholic Nuns Face Deportation Because of an Immigration Technicality
Religion News Service 2003CLEVELAND, OHIO, September 23, 2003: Many Hindu priests are in America…
Eco-Friendly Durga Puja
SourceNEW DELHI, INDIA, October 2, 2003: Durga Puja is a grand annual ritual, and…
Gulf Hindus Celebrate Navaratri
SourceBAHRAIN, October 2, 2003: The Bongiyo Samaj began its annual celebration of Sharad Utsav,…
New Zealand Prepares for Diwali
SourceNEW ZEALAND, October 4, 2003: Asia 2000 held its first Diwali Festival, India’s Festival…
Maoist Rebels Begin Temporary Truce For Nepalese Festival
SourceKATHMANDU, NEPAL, October 2, 2003: Maoist rebels in Nepal have reportedly begun a nine-day…
Couples Struggle to Find Wedding Dates in Difficult Astrological Climate
SourceNEW DELHI, INDIA, September 30, 2003: Thousands of impatient brides and grooms across North…
October Second is Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
HPIKAUAI, HAWAII, October 1, 2003: Two HPI readers have asked us to run something…
Open Invitation to Plymouth Festival
Evening Herald (Plymouth)PLYMOUTH, UK, September 26, 2003: A major Hindu festival will be celebrated…
Protests Against Animal Sacrifice During Durga Puja
SourceGUWAHATI, INDIA, September 26, 2003: Despite protests from animal rights activists, Durga puja at…
Community Objects to Goddess Durga Billboard in Orissa
SourceORISSA, INDIA, September 27, 2003: Goddess Durga, depicted as wearing jeans and a short…