Gouranadi, Bangladesh (CHAKRA) — During the late hours of February 10th 2010 a heavy loaded truck suddenly hit the boundary of a historic 200 year old. In this destructive accident, a notable portion of the historic Hindu temple was demolished. Afther the Dhaka metor Da-11-1896 suddenly hit the boundary of the holy temple and demolished the historic […]
Pope Disappoints members of the Hindu and Jewish Community
By Arun Shanghvi Pope Benedict Malta (CHAKRA) – The Holy See website just published the program of Pope Benedict’s “Apostolic Journey to Malta”, for April 17-18, which has left minority, non-catholic religious leaders disappointed because of no mention of any interfaith dialogue. Acclaimed Hindu statesman, Rajan Zed and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich—a prominent Jewish leader […]
Sri Lankan Peninsula Road Expansion will Demolish 27 Hindu Temples and Monuments
By Sukhdharshan Jaffna, Sri Lanka (CHAKRA) – Many Hindus and Hindu cultural organizations are shocked after hearing about plans to demolish around twenty-seven Hindu temples and ancient cultural monuments, as a result of a road expansion program in Jaffna, Kankesanthurai. Many organizations are voicing their concerns about the threat to Tamil cultural symbols under the […]
February 12th – Hindu Devotees pay obeisance to Lord Shiva on Shivratri all around the World
Devotees paid obeisance to Lord Shiva on occasion of Shivratri on Friday. Right since early morning, people started gathering in the city’s temples. Police were on high alert outside major temples to avert any mishap. In major city temples including Sangla Shivala, Durga Mata Mandir and Dandi Swami, police and traffic personnel were appointed so […]
Hindu Wins Right to Traditional Cremation in United Kingdom
By Karishma Patel Hindus are allowed to have an open cremation in the UK United Kingdom (CHAKRA) — A devout Hindu of Indian-origin who is a social and spiritual leader in the UK won the right to be cremated in an open air funeral pyre in accordance with the Hindu faith, ending a lengthy legal […]
Hindu Deities on United States Postage Stamps
Washington, US (CHAKRA) – Famous cartoon characters such as Calvin and Hobbes and Archie are what we think of in reference to unique postage stamps. Hindu Gods, have now made their way into the US postal department as well. United States Postal Services (USPS), is known for its line of stamps featuring cartoon characters branded as […]
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