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…
Kathak Meets Ballet on London Stage
The Times, LondonLONDON, U.K., September 23, 2003: The ancient Indian tradition of Kathak is…
October Month to Celebrate Vegetarianism
SourceSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, October 1, 2003: The San Francisco Vegetarian Society (“source” above) is…
Arizona Temple’s Ganesha Chaturthi Festival Photos On-Line
SourceARIZONA, USA, September 30, 2003: Photos of the colorful Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations at the…
Reward for Recovery of Statue of Deity
New Straits Times-Management TimesKLANG, MALAYSIA, September 25, 2003: The Sri Muniswarar temple in Southern…