Ganesh Statues to Cost More This Year!

VIJAYAWADA, INDIA, July 22, 2023 (Hans India): A large number of Ganesh statues ranging from one ft to 20 ft are being made for the upcoming auspicious Vinayaka Chavithi fete, the most favorite festival of the Hindus. Several local artisans have been involved in making various forms of Ganesh statues for the past three months. Most of the statues are…

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Temple Hosts Maha Mariamman Prayer

SOUTH AFRICA, July 13, 2023 (South coast Herald): The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramaniar Temple warmly invites you and your family to their annual Maha Mariamman prayer (Porridge prayer) from Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23. The temple’s chariot will be visiting the surrounding areas of Port Shepstone on Sunday, July 16 from 9am for devotees to offer their prayers…

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Java-Bali Palm Leaf Manuscripts Digitization Project Moves Forward

UNITED KINGDOM, June 26, 2023 (Asian and African Studies Blog): In collaboration with the École française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO), the British Library is currently digitizing its complete collection of 70 palm leaf manuscripts from Java and Bali, written in Old Javanese, Javanese and Balinese. For centuries palm leaf was the standard writing medium throughout India and Southeast Asia. The leaves, usually…

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High-Security Alert at Hindu Temples in Pakistan’s Sindh Province, Say Police

PAKISTAN, July 18, 2023 (Money Control): Police officials in Pakistan’s Sindh province have deployed 400 police personnel and ordered a high-security alert at temples in the province after a gang of dacoits (armed robbers) this week attacked a Hindu temple with rocket launchers. On July 16, the assailants attacked the small temple and adjoining homes belonging to Hindus in the…

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First Year Anniversary Celebration Takes Place at Athlone Hindu Temple

IRELAND, July 10, 2023 (Westmeath Independent): The first anniversary of the Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Consecration) of the Ireland Murugan Temple in Monksland was held recently. During the event a special Pooja (Prayer Service) was conducted by the temple priest and all the devotees were provided with maha prasadam. It is the first Murugan Temple in Ireland and the first Hindu Temple…

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Now Daily Flights from Chennai to Jaffna for Pilgrims

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, July 10, 2023 (New Indian Express): Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced that the frequency of flights between Chennai and Sri Lanka’s Jaffna will be increased from four times a week to daily services from July 16. The daily flights from Chennai to Jaffna will also amplify trade and commerce between India and Sri…

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Extensions Permitted for Deanside Hindu Temple

DEANSIDE, AUSTRALIA, June 30, 2023 (Star Weekly): Kundrathu Murugan Kumaran Temple in Deanside is ready to expand with a planning permit for a new community hall being approved by Melton council on Monday, June 26. The temple is a Hindu temple based on the South Indian traditions. The community hall will allow the temple to host small functions and religious…

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Hinduism Wants to Be Recognized as an Official Religion in Belgium

BELGIUM, July 12, 2023 (Sudinfo, Google translated from French): After Buddhism, which is going to be recognized as a non-denominational philosophy in Belgium (the final vote must take place next October), it is Hinduism which is on the launching pad for official recognition as well, but as a religion. On July 19, the chamber must in principle validate in plenary…

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Approved By a Cow: Northern Germany’s Largest Hindu Temple in Bremen

GERMANY, June 30, 2023 (Buten un Binnen, Google translated from German): After a five-day opening ceremony – including many offerings – the new Hindu temple in Bremen-Osterholz was opened on Thursday. It stands on the site of the social-ecological district project Stadtleben Ellener Hof. With an interior area of around 4,951 square feet and a 39 foot high holy royal…

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