Author: Staff Writer

Source: Baltische Rundschau

http://www.baltische-rundschau.eu/2009/02/25/documentary-film-highlights-protested-hindu-prayer-in-us-senate/

Documentary film “ARTICLE VI: Faith* Politics* America”, in which the scene of protested historic first Hindu prayer in United States Senate appears prominently, is reportedly making the rounds of leading film festivals....

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Zenit

http://www.zenit.org/article-25186?l=english

The slaying of another Christian in the Eastern Indian state of Orissa has rekindled fears among a population driven from their homes by a wave of persecution at the hands of Hindu extremists.

Hrudyananda Nayak, 45, was found dead last Thursday, showing signs of a violent end to his life, Aid to the Church in Need reported.

Ongoing Hindu-Christian tensions...

Author: Rachel Platis

Source: The Daily Texan

http://www.dailytexanonline.com/dispelling_the_myths-1.1570394

Bollywood music sounded from speakers on the West Mall on Monday in celebration of the Hinduism Awareness Week kickoff rally, presented by the Hindu Students Council.

The annual rally aims to address common misconceptions about Hinduism and to educate students about the religion. Other events will be held each day of the...

Author: Cullen Thomas

Source: The Hudson Reporter

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Chicago Tribune

Wire Service: AP

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-xgr-hinduprayers,0,146258.story

A Hindu chaplain gave the opening prayer in the Indiana Senate in what is believed to be a first for the chamber.

Rajan (RA-zhan) Zed of Reno, Nev., read Hindu scripture passages Thursday, reciting them in Sanskrit and then English as senators...

Author: Leeanne T. Stronach

Source: Wicked Local Holbrook

http://www.wickedlocal.com/holbrook/news/x1802689935/Hindu-temple-to-open-in-spring

Instead of a new eating establishment taking over the former Friendly’s Restaurant on South Franklin Street, a new Hindu temple, the Braj Mandir, will make that site its home.

In a town where one can find several places of worship, Laura McFarland, coordinator of...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Baltische Rundschau

http://www.baltische-rundschau.eu/2009/02/18/historical-hindu-prayer-opened-colorado-house-of-representatives-in-usa/

Groundbreaking Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures reverberated in Colorado House of Representatives in Denver today, reportedly for the first time in its history.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed...

Author: Nick Soon

Source: Blacktown Sun

http://blacktown.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/film-upsets-hindus/1435693.aspx

A section of Blacktown's Hindu community is enraged about a forthcoming $300million Hollywood blockbuster they say is likely to offend their beliefs.

The movie, called Avatar is currently being filmed by James Cameron.

President of Blacktown's Swaminarayan Mandir...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/derbyshire/7891109.stm

Hundreds of people have paraded through the streets of Derby as part of a religious ceremony to install statues at a Hindu temple.

Fourteen marble icons were unveiled at the Geeta Bhawan temple in Pear Tree on Sunday.

Prem Shukla, an executive member at the temple, said he was proud that the building is being used...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hinduism Today

http://dev.hinduismtoday.com/modules/wordpress/hindu-press-international/2009/02/15/hindu-and-buddhist-clergy-convene-in-cambodia/

Greater spiritual freedom for women and a renewed dedication to world peace were the messages preached Thursday at a mixed-faith Buddhism and Hindu forum at Svay Pope pagoda in Phnom Penh.

...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: NI Wire

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/67676

Congratulating Metropolitan Kirill on his election as the 16th Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, Hindus hope that he would promote interfaith dialogue in the world.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, lauded declaration of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, after his enthronement, “......

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Baltische Rundschau

http://www.baltische-rundschau.eu/2009/02/14/hindu-jewish-buddhist-christian-clergy-prayed-together-to-bless-catholic-school-students/

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, faith leaders from different religions and denominations got together on February 13 to pray and bless the students of prestigious Bishop Manogue...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hinduism Today

http://www.hinduismtoday.com/hpi/2009/2/12.shtml#3

The Sadhu Vaswani Center of New Jersey will host a Summer Camp in the foothills of the Catskill mountains from June 28, 2009 to July 11, 2009. Emphasis will be "to make Hindu youth informed and proud," with focus on practical elements of Hindu faith and practice that youth can take back with them and put into action in their own lives. The theme of this year'...