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HAF’s 9th Annual Hindu Human Rights Report Release with Bodhinatha as Guest Chaplain

HAF’s 9th Annual Hindu Human Rights Report Release with Bodhinatha as Guest Chaplain

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) formally releases its 9th annual Hindu human rights report, Hindus in South Asia and the Diaspora: A Survey of Human Rights, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Please join us for this unique press briefing and an opportunity to meet elected officials, community leaders, and members of the […]

May 30 2013 | Posted in Hindu Related, World News | Read More »

New Venkateswara Hindu Temple Coming in Ohio

New Venkateswara Hindu Temple Coming in Ohio

Sree Venkateswara Temple of Cleveland in Richfield Village (Ohio, USA) is opening on a seven-acre lot with elaborate seven-day celebrations starting May 22. The “Grand Opening & Prana Pratishtapanam Celebrations”, based on Agamas, besides various Poojas, Homams, Aarathis, Sankalpams, Punyahavachanams, Prarthanas, etc., will also include Kalasadivasam, Jaladivasam, Dhanyadivasam, Ksheeradivasam, Pushpadivasam, Phaladivasam, Sayanadivasam, Rathna Stapanam, Mahakumbha/Upakumbha […]

May 18 2013 | Posted in Hindu Related, World News | Read More »

Picture of the Week: Eco-Friendly Shiva Lingam of Fruit

Picture of the Week: Eco-Friendly Shiva Lingam of Fruit

(CHAKRA) The Shiva Lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and used for worship in temples. This picture of an environmentally friendly  Shiva Lingam was taken at a temple in Ottawa Canada around Shivaratri and is made of various fruits.

May 12 2013 | Posted in Photos | Read More »

UK Auction Highlights Historic Sikh Artifacts

UK Auction Highlights Historic Sikh Artifacts

Early painting of Baba Deep Singh Ji to be auctioned in the UK. A wide selection of Punjab and Sikh related artifacts are set to be auctioned on May 21st May by British Auction House Mullocks. The highlight of the sale is an early watercolor of Baba Deep Singh Ji fighting Afghan forces, dating from […]

May 7 2013 | Posted in Sikh Related, World News | Read More »

The Untold Story of Pakistani Hindu Refugees (Video)

The Untold Story of Pakistani Hindu Refugees (Video)

Due to the tragic state of Hindus living in Muslim majority Pakistan, there are more and more hindus trying to seek refuge in neighboring India. However, due to many political influences the Indian administration has not fully given these hindus refugee status. Over the years there have been thousands of cases around the kidnappings, rape, […]

May 4 2013 | Posted in Featured, Hinduism, Insight & Analysis | Read More »