Hinduism

Beliefnet's Coverage of the "Twelve Tribes" of American Politics

September 20, 2004

Source: Beliefnet

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/153/story_15355.html

On September 20, 2004 Beliefnet reported, "judging from the amount of press coverage they get, you'd think the only religious groups in American politics were the religious right - and everyone else. In fact, a shrewd candidate needs to understand the idiocyncrasies and hot buttons of all Twelve Tribes of American Politics. Unlike the more famous Twelve Tribes of Israel, these groups can all be...

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State Courts to Decide on Flushing Hindu Temple Case

September 17, 2004

Source: New York Daily News

http://www.nydailynews.com/boroughs/story/232867p-199990c.html

On September 17, 2004 the New York Daily News reported, "a bitter legal dispute over control of the nation's oldest Hindu temple should be decided in state courts, a federal judge has ruled. Trustees of the Hindu Temple Society of North America had filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn Federal Court seeking to stop a state judge from establishing a voting membership that would...

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Muslim Officer Builds Bridges in Houston

September 16, 2004

Source: Houston Chronicle

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2799993

On September 16, 2004 Houston Chronicle reported, "like most Americans, Houston police officer Muzaffar Siddiqi was shaken to his core by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A Muslim who had fought crime and terror for years in his native Pakistan, Siddiqi understood the anger and grief that was now spreading throughout his new country. But he also understood the fear of being...

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Muslims Celebrate Ganeshotsav With Hindu Neighbors

September 14, 2004

Source: Pune Newsline

http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=99619

On September 14, 2004 Pune Newsline reported, "You go out there seeking the extraordinary. After all, it’s about Muslims participating in Ganeshotsav. You expect it to be unique. Only to be told matter-of-factly, time and again, 'shorn of our religions, aren’t we all the same?' Half the members of Taboot Street Tarun Mandal in Camp are Muslims by faith. But they feel the...

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Photo Exhibit Highlights Scotland's Religious Leaders

September 14, 2004

Source: The Scotsman

http://news.scotsman.com/features.cfm?id=1076062004

On September 14, 2004 The Scotsman reported, "Each of the men and women captured on film by [photographer Luke] Watson is a prominent member of a different faith community in Scotland. They make up a rich panorama of traditions, and will be displayed as part of the Keeping Faith exhibition, which opens on Friday at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Archbishop Brian Smith, of the Scottish...

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Festival Celebrating Birth of Krishna Held in House of Commons

September 11, 2004

Source: The Hindu

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/003200409112241.htm

On September 11, 2004 The Hindu reported, "Janamashtami was celebrated at the House of Commons this week, for the first time in Britain's history. The Members' Dining Room was transformed into a traditional Hindu temple. The event was attended by deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and over 300 leaders and representatives from the British Hindu community, as well as many Ministers...

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Residents Protest Noise Disturbances at NJ Hindu Temple

September 9, 2004

Source: Sayreville Suburban

http://suburban.gmnews.com/news/2004/0909/Front_Page/006.html

On September 9, 2004 Sayreville Suburban reported, "Residents who live near the Dwarkadhish Temple on Washington Road say noise from the Hindu temple continues to be a major disturbance. In turn, temple officials are threatening to sue certain area residents and the borough for religious discrimination. The temple and a group of surrounding residents have been at odds...

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Celebrating Krishna’s Birthday in CA

September 8, 2004

Source: Modesto Bee

http://www.modbee.com/local/story/9105138p-10005983c.html

On September 8, 2004 Modesto Bee reported, "the Hindu swami [Kamal Das Ji] broke into English during his sermon [to say Happy Birthday], but the point was made for the three dozen Hindus and one Christian guest who had gathered at the Luv Kush Ashram — a Hindu temple in Modesto. They were there to celebrate Janam Astami, or the arrival of Krishna more than 5,000 years ago. It’s...

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New Hindu Temple Will Be Largest in South Africa

September 8, 2004

Source: Sunday Times

http://www.sundaytimes.co.za/2004/09/05/news/durban/ndbn05.asp

On September 8, 2004 the Sunday Times reported, "Nine hand-carved doors made of Burmese teak, a solid cherry-wood throne and 12 containers of imported decorative artwork have been used to decorate an R8-million Hindu temple in Lenasia. This month's inauguration of the Swaminarayan Hindi Mission temple is the culmination of four years of planning and fundraising. Rajasthani...

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Becket Fund Intervenes in Ganesha Temple Dispute

September 3, 2004

Source: News India Times

http://desitalk.newsindia-times.com/2004/09/03/nyc12-q-top.html

On September 3, 2004 News India Times reported that, "Roman Storzer, director of litigation of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, had asked Justice Raymond Dearie to issue an injunction barring the New York State Supreme Court Judge Joseph J. Golia and his appointed referee, Anthony J. Piacentini, from engaging in further activity that would jeopardize the rights and...

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