Author: Hanna Ingber Win

Source: The Global Post

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/india/100914/green-movement-ganesh-hindu-festivals

At a line of stalls in Mumbai’s Matunga East, men sit on wooden stands and others crouch underneath, their hands working fast as they tie flower after flower together to make garlands of every size and color combination.

On another street, men and women...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Newspost Online

http://www.newspostonline.com/world-news/religious-leaders-come-together-for-interfaith-sunrise-prayer-service-for-world-peace-in-nevada-2010091586088

Various religious leaders prayed for world peace as the sun was rising behind hills at Red Rock Consecrated Sanctuary in Reno (Nevada, USA) on September 12...

Author: Amelia Rayno

Source: The Star Tribune

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/102797769.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsZ

On the last night of outdoor yoga at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota in Maple Grove, mats formed a zigzag along the cold, concrete balcony.

Some of the pupils came in jeans, baggy dresses and T-shirts. The only sound was the purr of the wind...

Author: Praful Kumar Singh

Source: One India/ANI

http://news.oneindia.in/2010/09/10/indiato-renovate-11th-century-shiva-temple-inlaos.html

India has agreed to renovate the Vat Phou or Wat Phou temple complex in southern Laos as part of deepening cultural and historical ties which have existed between the two countries for more than 2000 years.

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hindu American Foundation

http://www.hafsite.org/HAFAgainstReligiousIntolerance

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) added its own voice today against what it described as mounting evidence of religious intolerance in the United States. While Sikhs and Hindus have recently faced their share of hate attacks, the Muslim community is being singled out as 9/11 approaches, Foundation leaders asserted. HAF pointed to the...

Author: M Raghuram

Source: Daily News...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hindu American Seva Charities

http://www.hinduamericanseva.org/Press-release/september-7-2010

The National Day of Service and Remembrance is an opportunity to salute the heroes of 9/11, recapture the spirit of unity and compassion that inspired our nation following the attacks, and rededicate ourselves to sustained service to our communities.

Author: Anju Bhargava

Source: The Washington Post

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/anju_bhargava/2010/09/pluralistic_diversity_matters.html

In the wake of his weekend rally, Glenn Beck kept up the drumbeat of criticism about President Obama's religion, calling it a "perversion" and saying that America "isn't recognizing his version of Christianity," which Beck...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Indian Weekender

http://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/7/1456/New-Zealand/A-home-away-from-home

Hindu Niwas, a new initiative at the Hindu Heritage Centre, is “a home away from home” that provides accommodation to seniors, at-risk women and children, socio-economically deprived families, and respite for caregivers, international students and...

Author: Darrell Clem

Source: The Observer

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20100903/NEWS03/309030002

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Esteemed spiritual leaders from as far away as India joined thousands of metro Detroiters in song, prayer and upbeat ceremonies that ended Sunday as the new Hindu Temple of Canton formally opened amid a three-day celebration of what many lauded as one of the nation's premier Hindu places of worship.

Temple chairman...

Author: Tahir Nadeem Khan

Source: Sify News/ANI

http://sify.com/news/female-priests-look-after-jammu-s-lord-krishna-temple-news-national-kjbuOcibefh.html

A temple devoted to Lord Krishna, which is also called 'Baion ka Mandir' here is looked after by a group of female priests, who offer daily prayers and perform rituals.

The priestesses say they want to spread the message of...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Newstrack India

Wire Service: ANI

http://newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/177328

Hindus have sent greetings to Jain communities worldwide for the upcoming Paryushana festival.

Noted Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, expressed warmest greetings on behalf of Hindu community on Jain parv of Paryushana, wishing peace and blessings toll the Jains.

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Houston Belief

Wire Service: Associated Press

http://www.chron.com/channel/houstonbelief/photogallery/Janmashtami_2010.html

Janmashtami, which falls on Sept.2, is celebrated as the birthday of lord Krishna.

Author: Dipka Bhambhani

Source: The Washington Post

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2010/08/yogathon_stretching_bodies_stretching_minds_across_america.html

One small yoga stretch in Washington became one large Yogathon across America.

While society seems largely secular these days, there is a sign that religion and even interfaith activity is...