Hindus have welcomed a former yoga instructor marrying into the Swedish royal family. Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip (third in line for the throne) married commoner Sofia Hellqvist (now Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of Värmland) in a lavish...
Hindus are supporting the demand of “Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada” for apology by Pope “for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in the spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children in Catholic-run...
Welcoming announcement of Interim Dharmic Prayer Center in the Art Gallery of Brandeis University (BU) starting next semester, Hindus are still insisting on a permanent designated Hindu prayer space. Art Gallery on the third floor of BU’s Shapiro Campus Center (SCC)...
Hindus have applauded Kazakhstan for “V Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions”, being held in capital Astana on June 10-11. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Kazakhstan President Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev...
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies opened in Centennial (Colorado) on June seven after three-days of ancient Hindu rituals conducted by nine priests gathered from all over the country. The “Grand Opening Celebrations” included havans, artis, pujas, murti...
National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is showcasing “The story of Rama” through 101 Pahari miniature paintings completed between 17th-19th centuries, till August 23. Beginning with a 19th century Kangra style painting of Narada requesting Valmiki to write...
Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple of Utah is holding four-day elaborate ceremonies called “Maha Kumbhabhishekam”, involving ancient rituals for 12-year re-dedication of the expanded-renovated temple, culminating on June seven. Ceremonies at this Temple in South Jordan include...
Hindus want Diwali, most popular Hindu holy day, listed on the 2015-2016 Academic Calendar (and beyond) of Vermont’s Middlebury College, which claims to be “a top-tier liberal arts college”. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, asked that if...
Hindus have welcomed move of Northshore School District (NSD) headquartered in Bothell (Washington) towards creating “a Safer, More Inclusive Learning Environment”, where a Hindu temple was vandalized in February. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada...
The 22.6 acres Om Sri Balaji Temple and Cultural Center has reportedly received preliminary approval from Township of Monroe Planning Board in Middlesex County of New Jersey. After meeting various conditions for final approval, it is proposed to be built in two phases...
