Author: Dawn Kent

Source: The Birmingham News

https://www.al.com/spotnews/2009/10/birmingham_area_hindus_celebra.html

Saturday marked a first for Birmingham area Hindus, as they gathered for a Durga Puja festival that...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Hindu

Wire Service: IANS

[thehindu.com/2009/10/03/stories/2009100355140700.htm]

A dip in the sacred river during the Maha Kumbh Mela is said to wash away all sins. A senior Muslim cleric who will perform the Hindu rite at the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Hardwar hopes it will also wash away differences between the two religions.

Kalbe Sadiq, a noted Shia cleric and senior vice-president of the All-India...

Author: Emily Mathieu

Source: The Toronto Star

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/704839

Hindus across the GTA longing to follow ancient tradition may soon be able to immerse the ashes of their loved ones in a stream close to home.

"We have selected a location in one of our parks that has a stream running through it. This would allow for scattering on water and a pleasant venue to accommodate people," said Pickering Mayor David Ryan. "My...

Author: David Yonke

Source: The Toledo Blade

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091003/NEWS10/910030376/0/SPORTS12

As the nation continues to debate health-care reform, some local physicians are hoping for changes that will help them better align their religious and professional concerns.

When taking the Hippocratic Oath, physicians vow "to keep the good of the patient as the...

Author: Kelly Sawyers

Source: The Hoya

http://guide.thehoya.com/node/136

It’s hard to imagine Georgetown without religion — but while the university prides itself on its Jesuit identity, the students who populate the Hilltop fall within a broad spectrum of religious affiliations.

Georgetown’s Jesuit identity makes for a very active religious atmosphere on campus and Georgetown’s motto, utraque unum, or “both one,”...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/leicestershire/8281631.stm

People living in Leicester have been offered safety advice by police ahead of the city's Diwali celebrations.

Up to 40,000 people are expected to attend the lights switch-on in Belgrave Road on Sunday.

Diwali greetings cards are being sent out by Leicestershire Police to homes in the Belgrave area outlining how...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: ctvcalgary.ca

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090925/CGY_ganesh_statue_090925/20090925/?hub=CalgaryHome

The Calgary Zoo is defending its decision to erect a statue in front of the elephant enclosure.

The statue is a depiction of the elephant headed Hindu god Ganesha.

Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles and is often...

Author: Amanda Adams

Source: The Gainesville Sun

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090926/ARTICLES/909259964/1004?Title=Ten-day-Hindu-festival-draws-far-flung-families-together

When you walk into the Gainesville home of Krishnaswami and Mathura Alladi, your eyes immediately dart to the right, toward the bright display of the puja room, or prayer room, adorned with 20...

Author: Bernie Goodjohn

Source: Northants Evening Telegraph

http://www.northantset.co.uk/news/Hundreds-to-celebrate-town-festival.5678611.jp

Hundreds of people are expected to attend the Diwali Festival of Lights switch-on in Wellingborough next month.

There will be a variety of dance and cultural events, a selection of stalls and entertainment followed by the switching-on of the lights.

After this, there...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Syracuse.com

Wire Service: AP

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Niles Herald-Spectator

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/niles/news/1785183,park-ridge-navaratri-092409-s1.article

Area Hindus began celebrating the annual Navaratri festival two weekends ago with prayer and dancing at Golf-Maine Park District's Feldman Recreation Center in Niles.

The first of several garba nights -- featuring traditional dance and worship -- was Sept. 12 in...

Author: Chris Roark

Source: Star Local News

http://www.scntx.com/articles/2009/09/21/flower_mound_leader/news/59.txt

Members of the Hindu community in Denton County celebrated the opening of the Flower Mound Hindu Temple on Sunday.

The Hindu temple is the only one in Denton County.

More than 300 families attended the event that began at 6 a.m. Saturday with a worship known as Prana Prathista, as well as worshiping...

Author: David Batty

Source: The Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/sep/20/london-open-house-festival-architecture

The approach is less than enchanting – a grey suburban street off London's North Circular Road. Then it creeps into view, a serene vision of white domes and pillars. Indeed, the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir could be mistaken for a fairy tale mirage, if this were the height...

Author: Michael Paulson

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/09/20/hindu_americans_face_challenges_growth_in_following_their_faith/

The Hindu Temple of Minnesota is quite a sight - a massive boxy structure surrounding an ornate gray tower with a wedding cake top featuring layer upon layer of sculptured lotuses and icons....

Author: Rebecca Lowe

Source: Harrow Times

http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/4638676.Hundreds_flock_to_Hindu_festival/

More than 200 revellers danced and drummed their way through the heart of Wealdstone this morning to celebrate the start of a nine-day Hindu festival.

Paraders marched from the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre, in Palmerston Road, to Byron Hall, in Christ Church Avenue, to herald the first day...