Parliament of the World’s Religions Returns to Chicago Largest Global Gathering of Interfaith Leaders

Parliament of the World’s Religions Returns to Chicago Largest Global Gathering of Interfaith Leaders The Parliament of the World’s Religions, the largest gathering of interfaith leaders in the world, will return to Chicago this summer from August 14-18. Founded here in Chicago in 1893, the Parliament of the World’s Religions is the preeminent conference that brings together leaders and followers of all religious faiths to work together toward a common goal. This year’s theme is A… Continue reading Parliament of the World’s Religions Returns to Chicago Largest Global Gathering of Interfaith Leaders

 July 18, 2023

Celebrating Interfaith Harmony during Pramukh Swami Centennial Ceremony, Ahmedabad

Pramukh Swami Mahotsav – Celebrating Interfaith Harmony during Pramukh Swami Centennial Ceremony, Ahmedabad “Religion is that which fosters mutual love.” This message of Pramukh Swami Maharaj encouraging interfaith harmony was the central theme of tonight’s programme titled ‘International Human Solidarity Day’ Religious leaders and representatives of various faiths solidified interfaith bonds at Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar Leaders of various faiths gathered for interfaith dialogue honouring Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s spiritually driven vision for human solidarity, world… Continue reading Celebrating Interfaith Harmony during Pramukh Swami Centennial Ceremony, Ahmedabad

 December 21, 2022

She Talks Nature – On World Environment Day 2022

Only one realisation can save the planet from environmental crisis: She Talks Nature Panelists New Delhi: In an all-women panel discussion on the World Environment Day-2022, She Talks Nature that captured national attention yesterday by trending on twitter, a very significant observation was made by almost all the participants. Despite coming from diverse backgrounds like academics, social change activism, yoga and spirituality they all had a consensus that only one realisation can save the planet… Continue reading She Talks Nature – On World Environment Day 2022

 June 7, 2022

Focus on Peace-building & Counter-extremism in All India Ulama & Mashaikh Board GBM

Focus on Peace-building & Counter-extremism in All India Ulama & Mashaikh Board GBM All India Ulama & Mashaikh Board two-day General Body Meeting  A reconstruction of this apex body of Sufism-inspired Indian Muslims has been evolved in the context of increasing communal disharmony and growing misunderstanding and communication gap between the various communities in the country. In this backdrop, the AIUMB seeks to strengthen the national integration, cultural affinity and socio-religious harmony among Muslims and… Continue reading Focus on Peace-building & Counter-extremism in All India Ulama & Mashaikh Board GBM

 May 13, 2022

Diwali Puja Muhurat : दिवाली पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त

 दिवाली पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त ( Diwali 2021 Lakshmi Puja Ka Shubh Muhurat) दुनिया के हर कोने में बसे भारतीय आज प्रकाश का सबसे बड़ा उत्सव मनाते हैं। दीपावली प्रकाश और उल्लास का सबसे बड़ा त्योहार है। एक ओर भगवान राम की अयोध्या वापसी का ये उत्सव है और दूसरी और मां लक्ष्मी के आगमन की आस्था इससे गहरे से जुड़ी है। घरों की साफ-सफाई करते दीवाली की तैयारी की जाती है। गृहस्थ लोग शाम… Continue reading Diwali Puja Muhurat : दिवाली पूजा का शुभ मुहूर्त

 November 4, 2021

महाशिवरात्रि पर्व पर हरिद्वार महाकुंभ 2021 का प्रथम शाही स्नान संपन्न

हरिद्वार महाकुंभ का प्रथम शाही स्नान संपन्न हरिद्वार। 11 मार्च, 2021, हरिद्वार महाकुंभ 2021 का पहला शाही स्नान महाशिवरात्रि को सकुशलता से संपन्न हो गया। पूरे वैभव के साथ सभी सात शैव अखाड़ों ने शाही स्नान किया। आज सबसे पहले श्री पंचदशनाम जूना अखाड़ा के संतजनों ने जूनापीठाधीश्वर आचार्य महामंडलेश्वर स्वामी अवधेशानंद गिरि महाराज, अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री महंत प्रेमगिरि महाराज, अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री महंत सोहन गिरि, अखिल भारतीय अखाड़़ा परिषद के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री महंत… Continue reading महाशिवरात्रि पर्व पर हरिद्वार महाकुंभ 2021 का प्रथम शाही स्नान संपन्न

 March 12, 2021

History of Durga Puja : Importance of Durga Idols in Bengali Culture

History of Durga Puja In recent years, a lot of scholarly attention has been turned towards explaining the non-Vedic roots of Goddess Durga. Kunal Chakraborty, one of the foremost historians to have worked on the subject has written that the accommodation of tribal deities into the Hindu pantheon through the Puranas, began from the 6th century onward. It is only from the 16th century on that we see Durga developing into a Brahmanical deity, whose… Continue reading History of Durga Puja : Importance of Durga Idols in Bengali Culture

 October 16, 2020

Tirumala Lord Venkateshwara Navartri Annual Brahmotsavam Dates

Tirumala Lord Venkateshwara Navartri Annual Brahmotsavam The Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board have decided to hold annual Brahmotsavam from October 16 to 24 without permitting devotees. TTD chairman Y V Subba Reddy said that this decision was taken in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. The annual Navarathri Brahmotsavams will be conducted depending on the situation at that time, he said. Another decision taken by the board is to deposit its money and gold received as hundi… Continue reading Tirumala Lord Venkateshwara Navartri Annual Brahmotsavam Dates

 October 10, 2020

Krishna Janmabhoomi issue heats up?

Krishna Janmabhoomi The civil suit in the court, the Hindutva forces joining hands, MP Subramanian Swamy as well as AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi commenting on it, all these are leading to a new issue called Krishna Janmabhoomi. For sure if this momentum continues, it will turn into another big issue and will also lead to communal riots just before the next elections! The hearing in the civil suit filed before the court of civil judge,… Continue reading Krishna Janmabhoomi issue heats up?

 September 29, 2020

The Legacy of Kesavananda Bharati – Saviour of Democracy

Legacy of Kesavananda Bharati Kesavananda Bharati Swamiji, seer of the Edneer Mutt in Kasargod district of Kerala and petitioner in the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on Fundamental Rights, passed away yesterday. He was 80 years. He leaves behind a legacy that no other seer in the country has done – saving the democracy and preventing the nation from slipping into a totalitarian regime. Kesavananda Bharati was the head seer of the Edneer Mutt… Continue reading The Legacy of Kesavananda Bharati – Saviour of Democracy

 September 7, 2020

स्वतंत्रता दिवस विशेष: जानिये राष्ट्रगान “जन गण मन” का इतिहास

किसी देश का राष्ट्रीय ध्वज और राष्ट्रगान उसकी अंतरराष्ट्रीय पहचान होता है। साथ ही देशवासियों के लिए सबसे सम्मान का प्रतीक भी माना जाता है। भारत का राष्ट्रगान ‘जन गण मन’ पहली बार आज से ठीक 107 साल पहले, 27 दिसंबर 1911 को भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस के कोलकाता (तब कलकत्ता) अधिवेशन के दौरान बंगाली और हिंदी भाषा में गाया गया था। वर्ष 1911 में हुयी थी राष्ट्र गान की रचना   राष्ट्रगान लिखने वाले देश के… Continue reading स्वतंत्रता दिवस विशेष: जानिये राष्ट्रगान “जन गण मन” का इतिहास

 August 15, 2020