Source AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, October 4, 2017 (Stuff): Tens of thousands of people packed Aotea Square and upper Queen Street in celebration of the 16th annual Indian festival of light – one of Auckland’s biggest and most colorful festivals. The sound of rhythmic drumming and sumptuous smells filled the air, growing more intense the closer you came to the heart…
Source KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, October 13, 2017 (New Strait Times): Pos Malaysia Bhd has released its fourth Festival Food series comprising stamps and other products to highlight the upcoming Festival of Lights or Deepavali celebration. The fourth edition stamps feature festive foods that are usually being enjoyed during Deepavali including Vadai, Muruku, Paal Kova and Payasam, Thosai and Idli, and…
Source TELANGANA, INDIA, October 11, 2017 (Money Control): The K. Chandrasekhar Rao government in Telangana has allotted US$274 million, to develop Yadadri, a centuries-old hill temple, in a bid to build something on the lines of Tirumala’s Tirupathi temple in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. The temple that lies two hours away from Hyderabad is dedicated to Hindu Lion…
Source Let me tell you the truth: there is nothing wrong in your being in the world. But you must direct your mind towards God; otherwise you will not succeed. Do your duty with one hand and with the other hold to God. After the duty is over, you will hold to God with both hands.— Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836-1886)
Source TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, October 10, 2017 (Trinidad Express): The celebrations National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) Divali Nagar opened on Monday and will conclude on October 17. Each night will feature various performances ranging from dance, tassa music, singing and guest speakers. Express Chief Photographer Dexter Philip was there and captured these images last evening on the opening night. View photos…
Paras Ramoutar PORT-OF-SPAIN ,TRINIDAD, October 7, 2017 (by Paras Ramoutar, special to HPI): “Hindu Symbolism” is the theme for the 31st edition of the annual Divali Nagar which commences on Monday Oct. 4 to Tuesday Oct. 17 with a network of cultural, religious and social activities, according to Surujdeo Mangaroo, public relations officer, National Council of Indian culture (NCIC). And…
Source Even in search of extraordinary gains, the wise will never speak trivial or useless words.— Tirukkural 198
Source UNITED KINGDOM, October 5, 2017 (The Guardian): The ongoing global appetite for meat is having a devastating impact on the environment driven by the production of crop-based feed for animals, a new report has warned. The vast scale of growing crops such as soy to rear chickens, pigs and other animals puts an enormous strain on natural resources leading…
Source TEMPE, ARIZONA., October 4, 2017 (The State Press by Ranjani Venkatakrishnan): The little red dot you see Hindu women wear is meant to control the concentration of energy at the chakra point in the center of our forehead. To me, it was part of my identity. Back in my Texas elementary school days, it also made me a target.…
Source MADURAI, INDIA, October 3, 2017 (The Hindu): Twelve years ago, 12 workers and two supervisors in charge of the upkeep of the world-famous Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple in Madurai came together with the aim of figuring out ways to ensure that the sprawling premises is kept spick and span at all times. It could well be said that their efforts…