When Hindu leader Rajan Zed went to North Dakota House on April 2nd to open floor session with a Hindu prayer he faced an unusual situation. Several Republican members protested Rajan Zed opening the session with Hindu prayers. Lutheran pastor and freshman Rep. Jeff Hoverson of Minot stayed at the back silently protesting against the […]
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Vatican: Playboy model arrested for nude pic with the Cross
Playboy model Marisa Papen has been arrested for a controversial nude photoshoot in the Vatican. In one of the pictures, she can be seen dragging the Holy Cross across the street. This Belgian model was earlier arrested for posing naked at the Karnak Temple Complex near the Egyptian city of Luxor. But despite the hue […]
Hindu temple with capacity of 7,800 people opens in Massachusetts
A magnificent two-story Hindu temple reportedly covering 40,000 square feet on a 28-acres plot, which claims to accommodate 7,800 devotees, is opening in Groton (Massachusetts) with 12-days of ceremonies ending on October 20. New England Shirdi Sai Temple is designed in traditional style following Vastu Shastra and whose main worship hall can hold 500 congregants, […]
Alabama must end “prohibition” of yoga in public schools
Hindus are urging Alabama to end “prohibition” of yoga in the public schools of the State. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada, said that this “prohibition” was clearly doing a disservice to Alabama’s students and denying them the valuable opportunities to avail the multiple benefits yoga provided. Alabama State Department of […]
UK Hindus seek dedicated area for scattering cremated remains
UK Hindus are urging for the creation of a dedicated area for the dispersal of the cremated remains over Windermere Lake, England’s largest lake and part of English Lake District World Heritage Site. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada, said that it was important for grieving Hindu families to scatter the […]
Czech firm told to withdraw goddess Durga online slot gambling game and apologize
Hindus are urging Prague (Czech Republic) based and Malta registered online gambling company Endorphina Limited to immediately withdraw its “Durga Online Slot Game”, calling it highly inappropriate. “Prepare to get stunned with the Hindu mythology inspired slot… where Divine Power rules… Embracing the majestic story, the Players will enjoy the game attempting to spot the […]
Dakota to have their first Hindu temple soon
A Hindu temple is planned to open soon in the Tea suburb of South Dakota’s largest city Sioux Falls, which is claimed to be the “first Hindu temple in the Dakotas”. North Dakota and South Dakota, states in the Great Plains region of USA, are spread out in about 147,814 square miles area. There is […]
England brewery told to withdraw goddess Kalika beer and apologize
Hindus are urging Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Derbyshire, England) based Tollgate Brewery to apologize and withdraw its Kalika IPA beer; calling it highly inappropriate. Label of Tollgate’s Kalika IPA beer (described as “Well hopped dark gold IPA”, under its Light Beers category) carries image of Hindu goddess Kalika (or Kali). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement […]
Cremated remains scattering area ready in this Canadian city
Hindus are urging all cities and towns of Canada to work on creating dedicated areas for the dispersal of the cremated remains over sea, river, or other bodies of water. A cremated remains scattering area is reportedly near completion in Sarnia in Southwestern Ontario over the St. Clair River at its Point Lands location. Distinguished […]
Minnesota firm puts Lord Shiva doormat, angers Hindus
Hindus are urging Saint Cloud (Minnesota) based company Babyshark for the immediate withdrawal of door mat carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Shiva; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) yesterday, said that Lord Shiva was highly revered in Hinduism and his images were meant to be […]