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Temple breaking ground in Chatham Illinois April 21

Temple breaking ground in Chatham Illinois April 21 Chatham, 9 April; Preparations are reportedly on for Bhoomi Puja (ground breaking) for the new about 8,500 square-feet Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield (HTGS) in the village of Chatham (Illinois). Bhoomi Puja is performed to attract the positive energies and to appease the natural elements of the new site while seeking the blessings of Vastu Purush and mother Earth to ensure the safety and well-being of all […]

By Shweta

April 9, 2018

Flower of Colombia Temple blooms

Flower of Colombia Temple blooms AGUA AZUL, Colombia, 4 April 2018, (BWNS) — The crown at the top of the roof of the local Baha’i House of Worship in Colombia has been installed, marking an important milestone for this historic initiative. The yellow structure that sits atop the terracotta-tiled roof represents the blooming cocoa flower—an iconic symbol in the country—and was put into place soon after the first day of spring, which corresponds with the Baha’i New Year. […]

By Religion World

April 5, 2018

Design of national temple unveiled at Naw-Ruz amidst great joy

Design of national temple unveiled at Naw-Ruz amidst great joy PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea , 21 March 2018, (BWNS) — In a historic event earlier today, the design for the national Baha’i House of Worship of Papua New Guinea (PNG) was unveiled. The House of Worship will be one of two national Baha’i temples to be constructed in the world in the coming years, signifying a new milestone for the Baha’i world community. Some five hundred people […]

By Religion World

March 23, 2018

Lauding Victoria Govt. funding temple, Hindus urge Australia Govt. fund temples nationwide

Lauding Victoria Govt. funding temple, Hindus urge Australia Govt. fund temples nationwide Welcoming Victorian State Government for providing over $160,000 to Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple (Hindu Society of Victoria) in Carrum Downs for up-gradation, Hindus are urging Federal Government of Australia to finance Hindu temples in all the states and territories. Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott stated in a release: “The upgrades to the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple will help our Hindu community […]

By Religion World

February 17, 2018

Mahashivaratri Special – Famous Shiva Temples In India

Mahashivaratri – Famous Shiva Temples In India Lord Shiva is also called as Mahadev, is one of the deities from Trinity (Lord Vishu, Lord Shiva and Brahma). With Shivaratri just around the corner all the Shiva temples across India are gearing up for the Special pooja’s and abhishekams. Let us have look at the famous Shiva Temples of India. Some of the famous Shiva temples in India are: Varanasi The city is also called as Benares or Kashi, located […]

By Religion World

February 13, 2018

Andhra Pradesh : Hundreds throng the Antarvedi Festival

Hundreds of devotees thronged Narsapuram town for taking part in Antarvedi festival on the banks of River Vasistha in East Godavari district. Antarvedi, is 10-km from Narasapur (West Godavari district) by boat and 24-km from Razole by road. The Shrine of Sri ‘Lakshminarasimhaswami’ at this place is of religious importance. The Lakshminarasimhaswami Kalyanam celebrated on the Bhishma Ekadasi day during January-February,Antarvedi fair is held on this occasion and lakhs of people attend the celebrations. c. […]

By yashoda

January 29, 2018

Yama Dweetheeya: A Visit to Yama’s Temples in Country

Yama Dweetheeya: A Visit to Yama’s Temples in Country Deepavali is generally associated with lights, sweets and crackers. On the other hand, the pious generally think about the Lakshmi Pooja and Karthika Masam that follows the festival. Very few know other festivities and rituals associated with the festival. One such lesser known ritual is Yama Dwetheeya. This falls on the second day after the Deepavali festival and is to please Lord Yama (God of Death). […]

By yashoda

October 21, 2017

हिंदू धर्मगुरु कराएंगे नेपाल में बौद्ध मंदिर का निर्माण

भूकम्प से क्षतिग्रस्त हुये मन्दिर का परमार्थ निकेतन करेगा निर्माण नेपाल में हिमालय की तलहटी में बसे स्थान में बौद्ध मन्दिर की स्थापना की नींव रखी स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती जी ने बौद्ध मन्दिर की स्थापना हेतु प्रथम ईंट रखकर किया श्री गणेश स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती जी के आशीर्वाद से होगा बौद्ध मन्दिर का निर्माण मन्दिर आस्था के केन्द्र के साथ सकारात्मक ऊर्जा एवं जाग्रति स्थल के रूप में हो विकसित – स्वामी चिदानन्द सरस्वती […]

By Religion World

September 7, 2017

Yadadri Temple not to reopen for Dussera

As announced the Yadigirgutta, Lakshmi narasimha Swamy temple will not be opened in Dussera, announced the Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao. The development works at the temple are going behind schedule and the main temple will not be reopened to devotees for the darshan. According to the temple authorities, it will take time at least till March for the main temple to reopen. The Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Brahmostavams are scheduled to be held in March. […]

By yashoda

September 4, 2017

VHP Demands Reconstrcution of Temples in Krishna District

The Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Samithi (HDPS) took out a rally in Vijayawada on Friday demanding construction of temples demolished during the Krishna Pushkarams. They said that the State government had demolished more than 65 temples in and around Vijayawada in Krishna District on the pretext of conducting the river festival in a grand manner. Speaking to the media, HDPS president Konkalla Viswanadha Rao said that despite […]

By yashoda

August 19, 2017

Krishna Temples of South India : Celebrating Janmastami in Style

Krishna Temples of South India – Celebrating Janmashtami in style Janmashtami (popularly known as Krishnastami in south India) is a major festival in this part of the country as well. The festival is celebrated with gaiety and pious devotion. Though all the Hindus celebrate this festival, Vaishnaviates make this a big feast. The celebrations range for music & dance; to decking up house & temples; to cooking wonderful food for family & friends. Here we […]

By Religion World

August 14, 2017

Temple in Tamil Nadu celebrates Independence day, in a unique way

Temple in Tamil Nadu celebrates Independence day, in a unique way As the nation is gearing up to celebrate 70th Independence Day, a temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, found a unique way to celebrate the Day with a humongous amount of vegetables. Read Also: Preparations for Bahai Temple inauguration accelerate Around 5,000 kg of various vegetables are being used to decorate the interior and exterior of the temple. It’s not just the temple that is being […]

By yashoda

August 12, 2017

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