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Buddha Purnima : How Does the World Celebrate ‘Vesak’

Buddha’s birthday, known as Vesak Day (or Wesak), is celebrated on various dates in the spring throughout the world, and each Buddhist culture has its own traditions for the day. It is usually observed during the first full moon in the months April – May, and this year it falls on 30th April. Theravada Buddhists combine observance of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death into one holiday, called Vesak or Visakha Puja. Tibetan Buddhists also combine […]

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April 30, 2018

Buddha Purnima : Story, Significance and History “Vesak”

Buddha Purnima: Story, Significance and History “Vesak” Buddha Purnima – “Vesak”, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of Vishaka, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the […]

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April 30, 2018

Jain Temples in South India : Kolanupak Swetamber Jain Mandir, Telangana

Jain Temples in South India is a new weekly feature on Religion World, which gives you glimpses of different Jain shrines in the this part of the country. As part of the series today we are presenting you the Kolanupak Swetamber Jain Mandir in Telanagana. Jainism seems to have its roots all across the South India and from time immemorable. It has found acceptance from all walks of life primarily because of the non-violent nature […]

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April 29, 2018

A Tribute to the Annamacharya on 610 Jayanti of the Saint

The 610 Jayanthi festival of saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya will be observed in a big way by TTD at Tallapaka in YSR Kadapa district and Tirupati from April 29 to May 05. In Tallapaka, the home turf of the saint poet, special devotional programmes, Sapthagiri Sankeertanalu and Harikatha have been arranged by the Annamacharya Project of TTD at 108 feet statue of Annamacharya, while in Tirupati, at Annamacharya Kalamandiram daily during the week long festival. […]

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April 29, 2018

International Religious News Updates (4th Week of April)

International Religious News Updates (4th Week of April) Pakistan to send Buddhist relics to Srilanka Pakistan will send Buddhist relics to Sri Lanka on the occasion of Vesak to be celebrated on April 29, a statement from the Office of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister said on Friday. The relics would be kept for public veneration at the Prime Minister’s official residence from April 29 till May 3, Xinhua news reported citing the statement. Earlier, […]

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April 27, 2018

Vatican aims to keep charities, donations clean with new law

Vatican aims to keep charities, donations clean with new law The Vatican’s financial watchdog agency has reported continued progress in oversight, reporting and cooperation in its efforts to prevent suspected money laundering and the financing of terrorism into Vatican-based charities and foundations, an assignment that marks a new phase of Pope Francis’ financial reforms. An annual report released by the Financial Information Authority on Friday showed a progressive consolidation of efforts to bring the Vatican […]

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April 27, 2018

Hyderabad : Haj Committee to give Free IAS Coaching to Muslim Candidates

The Haj Committee of India has invited applications from Muslim graduates and Post Graduates for free Coaching and Guidance for IAS and Allied Services Examinations conducted by UPSC. Telangana State Haj Committee chairman Mohammed Masiullah Khan informed that 50 candidates would be selected from across the country through a written Entrance Test, which would be held at seven centres including Hyderabad. Detailed information and prospectus 2018-19 are available on the website www.hajcommittee.gov.in. Last date for […]

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April 26, 2018

Thrissur Pooram : Kumbhmela of Kerala

The Thrissur Pooram is the most famous of all Pooram festivals and has been celebrated for over two centuries now. The festival entails spectacular procession of caparisoned elephants and enthralling percussion performances in a continuity of 36 hours beginning at 6 am and stretching up to 12 noon the next day. The festival is undoubtedly a rare treat both for the eyes and the ears. Unlike most other temple festivals, Thrissur Pooram is participated and […]

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April 26, 2018

Asaram Bapu Case : A Timeline of Events

Self-styled godman Asaram was today convicted by a court in Jodhpur for raping a teenager at his ashram in 2013. Special Judge (SC/ST court) Madhusudhan Sharma delivered the verdict in the Jodhpur Central jail premises. Asaram Bapu was arrested in 2013 on the complaint filed by a teenage girl from Uttar Pradesh’s Shahajahanpur. She had accused him of raping her at his Jodhpur ashram. The victim was a student at Asaram’s ashram Here is a […]

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April 25, 2018

From Tongawala to Spiritual Guru To Rape Convict

The story of Asaram Bapu, the godman who has been convicted today inside the Jodhpur Central Jail for rape, is like a bollywood potboiler. From a poverty ridden childhood to a Godman with lakhs of followers, from being a Tongawala in ajmer to a Godman with huge following which even included big politicians and businessman. After Partition, Asumal’s (his original name) father, Taumal Harpalani, came to Gujarat from Pakistan’s Sind. Asumal was seven years old […]

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April 25, 2018

Indian Temples in Foreign Lands – “Pashupathinath Temple, Nepal”

Indian Temples in Foreign Lands Starting this week Religion World will take you on global religious and spiritual trip that introduces to different Hindu temples that are outside India. From Pashupathinath in Nepal to Sri Venkateswara in Pittsburg, USA; this feature will have them all week after week. Indian spirituality is not just restricted to our borders, it has spread its wings across the globe and the evidence for these is the mere construction of […]

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April 24, 2018

High Court accepts PIL on TTD’s bank deposits

The High Court has admitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Rayalaseema Porata Samithi Convenor P. Naveen Kumar Reddy against the alleged misappropriation in bank deposits by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Mr. Reddy questioned the TTD’s action in depositing ₹1,000 crore in a private bank which he claimed was a violation of Section 111 (3) of The Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious and Endowments Act – 1987 and sought a direction to […]

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April 23, 2018