US Hindu Leaders Meet to Promote Religious Values

July 21, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS-World-Indians-Abroad-US-Hindu-leaders-meet-to-promote-religious-values/articleshow/4801295.cms

With the aim of promoting better understanding of Hinduism, a group of Hindu religious leaders from North America held a meeting in Virginia this weekend.

The meeting, held at the Durga Temple of Virginia near here, was inaugurated as per Hindu tradition by blowing of the conch, recitation of auspicious verses, lighting of an oil lamp and recitation of Vedic mantras.

The discussion was organised by the 'Form for Hindu Awakening'.

See also: Hinduism