India’s central BJP government today announced more green news to the ears of many happy environmentalist. The Modi administration said it will be planting 40,000,000 (40M) trees in the next 5 years as Minister of Water Resources Uma Bharati advocated the planting of Himalayan-based species of vegetation that will help ensure a stronger local ecosystem […]
Happy Ganga Dussehra Puja 2015 – Prayers at India’s Holiest River
Ganga Dussehra is an annual celebration of one of the holiest rivers in Hinduism, Ganga aka Ganges River. The celebration lasts for 10 days from the new moon at the beginning of Jyaistha (amanta reckoning). The last day, 10 Jyaistha, is the holiest of them all (this normally occurs in June in the Gregorian calendar, […]
Hindu Priests Give Back to Environment by Cleaning India’s Holiest River Every Sunday
Priests in India have come together and decided to make Sunday’s a priority day for cleaning the areas leading down to the Ganga River (ghats). After noticing flowers, polythene and other tossed objects floating chaotically in the sacred river they hope to raise awareness for all nearby to help in keeping the river clean especially […]
Picture of the Week: Lord Shiva Statue in Haridwar
This is a spiritual outdoor statue of Lord Shiva ji that is placed by the Ganges river. It was taken and submitted by one of our readers on their trip to the holy Hindu city of Haridwar in India.
June 21, 2011 – Celebration of Ganga Dussehra
India (CHAKRA) – Ganga Dussehra is the yearly celebration of the most sacred of rivers in Hinduism, Ganga (also known as Ganges). The celebration lasts for ten days from the new moon at the beginning of Jyaistha (amanta reckoning). The last day, 10 Jyaistha, is the holiest of them all (this normally occurs in June in […]
How Hinduism Continues to Save Dolphins in India
Karnavas, Uttar Pradesh (CHAKRA)— Karnavas street plays make reverent references to the Ganga river dolphins. One of the play performers states the importance of dolphins and the harm that humanity is putting towards them. Dolphins are significant for the surrounding ecosystem in India. The religious and mythological plays are helping to bring awareness to the […]