Tulsi Vivah
2022-11-01
In 2016 Tulsi Vivah began from 11th November ‘Tulsi Vivah’ is the ceremonialRead More →
Zimbabwe Hindus to donate for COVID-19 victims
2020-04-03
In a remarkable gesture to help fellow Zimbabweans in view of COVID-19, Hindoo Society Harare (HSH) is collecting donations among the community in cash and kind for those who are affected by COVID-19. According to reports, cash thus collected will be used to purchase consumables. Items suggested for donationsRead More →
Papa John’s removes commercial after Hindu protest
2020-04-03
Papa John’s, pizza delivery company headquartered in Louisville (Kentucky), is reportedly “in the process of removing” its Papadias TV Commercial ‘Yoga’ after Hindu protest saying it trivializes Hinduism. On March 26, PizzaMarketplace.com published an email content, stated to be received from a Papa John’s spokeswoman, saying: “We are inRead More →
Upset Hindus urge Arizona fashion firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh tights & apologize
2020-03-28
Upset Hindus are urging Scottsdale (Arizona) headquartered Yoganastix for immediate withdrawal of tights carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshippedRead More →
Lord Ganesha in Vatican’s “Profane Museum”: Hindus deem it as trivialization of revered deity
2020-03-27
Hindus find Lord Ganesha statue in the collection of Vatican’s “Profane Museum” as highly inappropriate and insensitive. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesha was deeply revered deity among Hindus and was sacred-pious-holy. Placing him in the collection of “Profane Museum”Read More →
Upset Hindus urge Oregon brewery to rename Shavasana beer & apologize
2020-03-26
Upset Hindus are urging Newport (Oregon) based Rogue Ales & Spirits brewery to apologize and rename its “Shavasana” (Imperial, Granola Blonde Ale) beer; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that inappropriate usage of Hindu concepts or symbols or iconsRead More →
Historic Hindu temples shut down in Harare due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020-03-25
Both the Hindu temples in Harare (Zimbabwe)—Ridgeview Shree Omkar Mandir and Cameron Street Shree Omkar Mandir—have been shut down “until further notice” due to coronavirus outbreak. The Executive Committee of The Hindoo Society Harare (HSH), which runs both the temples, in an email to the members on March 24, said:Read More →
Nevada’s diverse religious leaders coming together to pray for God’s mercy regarding coronavirus
2020-03-25
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Nevada’s faith leaders from various traditions will join together to pray for God’s mercy concerning worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, its victims and their loved ones, and care providers; in Reno on March 15. This unique multi-faith Service will include prayers by Christian (various denominations), Muslim,Read More →
Upset Hindus urge Baltimore jewelry firm to withdraw Lord “Ganesh Toe Ring” & apologize
2020-03-24
Upset Hindus are urging Baltimore (Maryland) based online company, The Irish Gem Jewelry, to immediately withdraw “Ganesh Toe Ring”; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped inRead More →
A Cleveland public school launches “Meditation Center”
2020-03-23
Willson School, a PreK-8 public school of Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) in Ohio, has a full-fledged “Meditation Center”. According to reports, students can self-refer or teachers can refer students to the Willson Meditation Center (WMC) for short periods of meditation or yoga time. Activities at this Center include meditation,Read More →
Australian jewellery firm apologizes & removes Lord “Ganesha anklet” within 24-hours of Hindu protest
2019-11-11
Byron Bay (New South Wales) headquartered Heart Mala Sacred Jewellery,Read More →
Chhath Puja
2019-11-01
Dedicated to lord Surya and Chhati Maiyya (Usha, lord Surya’s wife), Chhat pujaRead More →
Diwali 2019
2019-10-03
The Indian festival of lights, called Diwali, was celebrated on Sunday in IndiaRead More →
Zimbabwe Hindus to observe celebration involving women fasting & praying for husband
2019-06-02
The Hindoo Society Harare (HSH) in Zimbabwe is organizing “Vad Savitri Poonam”Read More →
Zimbabwe Hindus launch Idai relief efforts
2019-03-20
Zimbabwe Hindus have reportedly launched relief efforts for the victims of cyclone Idai in southeastern Africa.Read More →
Teachable Moment for Australia: Hindus welcome return of Perth girl to school with nose stud
2019-03-19
Teenager Sanya Singhal, who was expelled from Aranmore Catholic College Read More →
Ganesha’s presence in different countries
2019-03-05
In Japan, Ganesha is known as ‘Kangiten’, the God of fortune and the harbinger of happiness, prosperity and good.Read More →
Zed urges Australian Hindus to help fellow homeless Australians
2019-01-23
In view of the growing problem of homelessness in Australia, Australian Hindus haveRead More →
Hindus urge all Canadian cities for dedicated areas for scattering cremated remains, as Sarnia
2019-01-23
Hindus are urging all cities and towns of Canada to work on creating dedicatedRead More →
Upset Hindus urge England brewery to withdraw goddess Kalika beer & apologize
2019-01-23
Upset Hindus are urging Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Derbyshire, England) based Read More →