• Preparing for Thai Pusam, Singapore’s Oldest Hindu Temple Is Renovated

    Updated: 2009-11-29 23:02:01
    Source: www.channelnewsasia.comSINGAPORE, November 28, 2009: SINGAPORE: One of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples was re-consecrated on Friday after extensive renovation works. Thousands of devotees attended the ceremony at the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at Tank Road, which hosts the annual Thaipusam festival. The ceremony was conducted by high priests from South India, Singapore and Malaysia. Traditionally Hindu [...]

  • India Shines At Obamas’ State Dinner

    Updated: 2009-11-29 23:01:01
    Source: www.nytimes.comWASHINGTON, DC, USA, November 25, 2009: It is an old tradition, a White House dinner governed by ritual and protocol that happens to be this city’s hottest social event. But at their first state dinner on Tuesday night, President Obama and his wife, Michelle, had with distinctive touches.They invited local students to witness the [...]

  • Daily Inspiration

    Updated: 2009-11-29 23:00:01
    Source: www.hinduismtoday.comAccording to karma yoga, the action one has done cannot be destroyed until it has borne its fruit; no power in nature can stop it from yielding its results. If I do an evil action, I must suffer for it; there is no power in this universe to stop it or stay it. Similarly, [...]

  • Sacrifice of 250,000 Animals In Nepal

    Updated: 2009-11-28 23:04:01
    Source: www.guardian.co.ukNEPAL, November 24, 2009: The world’s biggest animal sacrifice began in Nepal today with the killing of the first of more than 250,000 animals as part of a festival in the village of Bariyapur, near the border with India. The event is held every five years in honour of Gadhimai, a Goddess of power.With [...]

  • Unequal Measures

    Updated: 2009-11-28 23:03:01
    Source: HPIKAPAA, HI, USA, Novemeber 28, 2009: An HPI reader, Devant Maharaj, wrote to HPI about the very negative coverage of the Gandhimai festival in the media. He says:“A CNN International Desk on Wednesday, Mr Mann was reporting on the animal sacrifices in Nepal. He made very negative statements about the matter, stating that it [...]

  • Engineer Invents Device To Stop Rampaging Elephants

    Updated: 2009-11-28 23:02:01
    Source: www.google.comMUMBAI, INDIA, November 24, 2009: An Indian inventor has created a device to stop rampaging elephants in their tracks, amid concern about human injuries and deaths when they run amok, his company said Monday.Zachariah Mathew’s Violent Elephant Control Gear has been designed to provide a humane alternative to sedating the animals, which are often [...]

  • Want to Drop Your Carbon Emissions? Stop Eating Beef, India’s Minister Declares

    Updated: 2009-11-28 23:01:01
    Source: news.outlookindia.comNEW DELHI, INDIA, November 22, 2009: Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, a vegetarian himself, was not invoking any ancient Hindu scriptures, but what he said would certainly warm the cockles of those hearts who consider eating beef an anathema. Citing measures for developed countries to cut carbon emissions he said, “It has been seen that [...]

  • Daily Inspiration

    Updated: 2009-11-28 23:00:01
    Source: www.hinduismtoday.comOnce a person has faith, he has achieved everything.    Sri Ramakrishna

  • “The Rose of Vidarbha” DVD Now Available!

    Updated: 2009-11-28 09:47:36
    Kuli Mela Association: “The Rose of Vidarbha” DVD is available now at Krishna.com. Click here to get your copy today!

  • Hinduism, Science And Truth

    Updated: 2009-11-27 23:03:01
    Source: www.al.comHUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, October 23, 2009 (by Dr. Narayana P. Bhat): Hinduism, without a centralized ecclesiastical authority, has no official position on science or any other issue. It is not based on dogmas, but is a metaphysical tradition. Science, on the other hand, is non-metaphysical.However, central to both science and spirituality is the seeking of [...]

  • Himalayan Academy Releases Panchangams for 2010-2011

    Updated: 2009-11-27 23:02:01
    Source: www.himalayanacademy.comKAUAI, HAWAII, November 26, 2009: Himalayan Academy Publications, an organization of Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, released yesterday its traditional panchangam. It has precise dates and times calculated according to Hindu astrology adjusted for 219 cities worldwide.This Hindu Calendar is available for 99c and is a public service to the worldwide Hindu community. You can download [...]

  • Parliament of the World’s Religions Key Topics

    Updated: 2009-11-27 23:01:01
    Source: www.parliamentofreligions.orgMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, November 27, 2009: As the opening of the Parliament of the World’s Religions on December 3 draws near, several Hindu leaders prepare for meetings and speeches, including Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today. The Parliament’s key topics bring religions into an arena of modern concerns and engages the leaders present in [...]

  • Daily Inspiration

    Updated: 2009-11-27 23:00:01
    Source: www.hinduismtoday.comChildren, love can accomplish anything and everything. Love can cure diseases. Love can heal wounded hearts and transform human minds.    Mata Amritanandamayi Ma, or Ammachi, founder of many social, educational and medical charities

  • Pocket Vedabase for iPhone and iPod touch

    Updated: 2009-11-27 14:45:37
    Pushkar Raj das: On the auspicious day of Gita Jayanti, we are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Pocket Vedabase for iPhone and iPod touch for just £14.99 (over 50% of all income goes to the BBT).

  • Arkansas’ New Temple for a Thriving Hindu Community

    Updated: 2009-11-27 13:04:01
    Source: adg.nwanews.comBENTONVILLE, AK, USA, November 26, 2009: When Murthy Kolluru, a native of India, moved to Northwest Arkansas 13 years ago, people could tell he wasn’t from around here. “[When] I went to a Wal-Mart people would talk to me in Spanish,” Kolluru said. Since that time, the Indian and Hindu communities have grown dramatically [...]

  • Thanksgiving the Hindu Way

    Updated: 2009-11-26 23:04:01
    Source: www.examiner.comHONOLULU, HI, USA, November 20, 2009: (by Sohoni Das) Thanksgiving is a way to express one’s gratitude toward our families and friends. The Hindu religion expresses thanks to our families and friends in its unique ways.Every festival in the Hindu religion contains rituals where youngsters express their thanks and gratitude to God, their parents [...]

  • Sacred Vrindavan Comes to New Delhi

    Updated: 2009-11-26 23:03:01
    Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.comNEW DELHI, INDIA, November 23, 20099: The fruits of two decades of research are being exhibited at the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts lawns until November 29. The Braj Mahotsav, which opened Saturday, brings the past into the realm of the present, as it showcases the phenomenon of Braj or modern day [...]

  • New Hare Krishna Temple Opening

    Updated: 2009-11-26 14:23:17
    Bhakta Kunal: We are right waiting for the opening of the new hare Krishna temple of Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarkadhish, which will be the third temple after Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir at bon accueil and Sri Sri Radha Golokananda Mandir at Phoenix.

  • KulimeLA 2009 DVD Now Available!

    Updated: 2009-11-26 14:11:47
    Chaitanya Mangala: The DVD “KulimeLA 2009: A Gala Evening at the Ford Theatre in Hollywood” is available now at Krishna.com

  • Learning Srila Prabhupada’s vision for Bhaktivedanta Manor

    Updated: 2009-11-24 22:53:26
    Radha Mohan das: I am doing a research project on Srila Prabhupada's vision for the Bhaktivedanta Manor specifically. If anyone out there can help, please write to me

  • ISKCON Central Office of Child Protection Announces the New Executive Director

    Updated: 2009-11-23 10:10:07
    By Tamohara das The ISKCON Central Office of Child Protection (CPO) is happy to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Champakalata devi dasi (Vasanthie Pillai), who recently began serving in this capacity.

  • Massive Rally for Cow Protection

    Updated: 2009-11-22 11:45:01
    By Rajaram Dasa On November 15th, 2009, the streets of Hyderabad were painted with saffron color when thousands of devotees of Mother Cow took to the streets demanding a total ban on cow slaughter and a declaration that the cow be named as India’s national animal

  • The Art of Giving

    Updated: 2009-11-22 09:17:49
    “Rivers do not drink their own water , nor do tree eat their own fruit , nor do rain clouds eat the grains reared by them. The wealth of the noble is used solely for the benefit of others? Even after accepting that giving is good and that one must learn to give , several questions need to be answered. The first [...]

  • Pure Bliss Organics

    Updated: 2009-11-21 07:22:33
    Jaya Govardhana das: We are a devotee owned organic granola/ snack food manufacturer looking for an inside sales person to sell our healthy yet awesome tasting prasadam products to health food retailers.

  • Online signature campaign for Cow Protection

    Updated: 2009-11-18 09:37:25
    Rajaram Das: Your Online Signature will make Krishna smile!! Even though Krishna consciousness is simplest form of Yoga I find many devotees like me struggling to maintain the standards of devotional service.

  • November 2009 issue of B.T. Swami Reflections

    Updated: 2009-11-18 09:33:08
    Tamal Krsna: Please see the link below for the November 2009 issue of B.T. Swami Reflections http://www.4shared.com/file/154125453/1a04e3f0/Reflections__Nov_09.html

  • A valid reason to take up Krishna Consciousness at earlier age

    Updated: 2009-11-17 16:22:28
    Dr.Prashant Jani: I came across the following news in leading health news magazines in North America. I think this is one of the most practical reasons to take up Krishna consciousness at Young age.!!!!

  • The Gita Changes for Chapter One: BBT puts them online

    Updated: 2009-11-16 15:59:56
    By Kaisori dasi You'll see the revisions Jayadvaita Swami made to the purports, in the actual book where he made them. You'll also see the revisions made to the word-for-word meanings. (The translations were done separately.)

  • Humble request seeking Drupal developer for VVPSwami.com

    Updated: 2009-11-16 15:54:04
    Vrindavanchandra Das: I have a humble request for you assistance in developing the website of HH Vedavyasapriya Swami Maharaj (disciple of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada)

  • Service opportunity in beautiful Iskcon Hawaii

    Updated: 2009-11-16 15:52:35
    Yashoda Dulal Das: New Navadvipa Dham needs a seasoned qualified pujari. If you are a U.S. Citizen or hold a geen card please write to Vatsal das

  • Watch the 8-Day Celebratory Webcast of the 40th Installation Anniversary of Sri Sri Radha-Londonishvara

    Updated: 2009-11-16 15:39:12
    By Antardwipa das To celebrate the 40th anniversary of their deities, the dynamic London devotees are hosting special guests Yamuna, Shyamasundar, Gurudas and Malati prabhus for a week beginning on Sunday 15th November, until Sunday the 22nd November. Throughout the week many other devotees whose lives have revolved around Sri Sri Radha-Londonishvara like Ranchor prabhu and Mahavisnu Swami will also participate. So don't miss this life-time opportunity to see their Lordships alongside the associates They choose to assist Srila Prabhupada with Their appearance 40 years ago.

  • T.V. series on Vaishnavism

    Updated: 2009-11-14 10:38:56
    By Bhargava das This is a project that Srila Prabhupada approved of and contributed ideas to. It is a privately owned and funded cultural series called Faces of God showing the Indian people practicing Vaishnavism.

  • Krishna Consciousness & Golden Rule

    Updated: 2009-11-14 10:36:03
    RadhaMadhavaHari Das: ,One of the tenets of the Golden Rules originates from MahaBharat: “We should treat others the way we would like to be treated".

  • Prison preaching testimonial

    Updated: 2009-11-14 10:24:42
    Bhakti-lata Dasi: Hare Krsna! Below is an excerpt of a letter from an inmate in Oregon. You can see that there are really no obstacles to Krsna consciousness, even in prison!

  • Western devotee defends Gaudiya Vedanta in Varanasi

    Updated: 2009-11-14 10:23:03
    Tejnath Paudel: After concluding his post-graduation as a gold-medalist in 2006, Bhakta Demian - a Brazilian devotee- pursued a doctorate program, having as the main subject Lord Caitanya’s acintya-bheda-abheda-tattva philosophy according to the commentary ‘Govinda-bhasya’ written by Baladeva Vidyabhusana.

  • Kolkata - Srila Prabhupada’s birth place

    Updated: 2009-11-12 15:52:05
    Vrindavana Lila: Sankarsan Prabhu talks during Srila Prabhupada Disapearance day, remembering that Srila Prabhupada asked devotees to do something in Kolkata to establish it as His birth place

  • Flat for sell in Vrindavan

    Updated: 2009-11-11 15:31:49
    Nanda Gopa das: Because we are moving out from Sri Vrindavan Dham, we are selling our almost new, fully surnished, studio flat (only one room, with kitchennete in one corner and bathroom)

  • Celebrating 40 years of ISKCON in London

    Updated: 2009-11-10 13:53:45
    Radha Mohan Das: In attendance will be over 1300 prominent and over 200 volunteers of the faith community, various politicians and many VIP’s from business, industry, entertainment and inter‐faith leaders. Speakers will include friends of George Harrison who will be sharing rare stories of the Beatles and Hare Krishnas during the early years, as well as other notable figures associated with ISKCON

  • New Issue of Krishna Kathamrita

    Updated: 2009-11-09 07:30:11
    Gopaljiukatha: Gopal Jiu Publications is pleased to announce the release of the long-awaited 12th issue of Sri Krishna Kathamrita Magazine, "The Hidden Identity of Lord Jagannath".

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