The International Society of Krishna Consciousness temple in north Houston is ready to pay up to $5000 if the deities of Lord Krishna and Radha are retuned.
'Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Vikramaditya, Yudhishthir got married on this land. None of us goes to a foreign country to get married'
An RJD leader said that the two brothers came together at the insistence of Misa Bharti, who made them sit together and explained that by fighting each other they will end up falling into the trap of the BJP-led NDA, which wants to "finish off the party.
Lord Krishna has been the focus of a large number of devotional cults, which over the centuries have produced a wealth of religious poetry, music, painting and sculpture.
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'My five-year-old grandson Arjun enthusiastically helps in jhadoo pocha, putting clothes in the washing machine, drying and then folding them up,' says Dr Veena Adige.
The apex court said there was no law, which prohibits live-in relationship or pre-marital sex. The apex court made the observation while reserving its judgment on a special leave petition filed by noted south Indian actress Khusboo seeking to quash 22 criminal cases filed against her after she allegedly endorsed pre-marital sex in interviews to various magazines in 2005.
There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Inside the coach, he interacted with some of the commuters and posed with them for pictures.
Modi said he is a 'product of the ancient Indian tradition that firmly believes in dialogue on difficult issues'.
'Ever since the UPA came to power, barring making statements that they are committed to fighting terrorism, it is not being said in actions,' says senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj.
While Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan questioned 'the haste shown' in reopening the temples, state Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran said the decision was only in line with the Centre's guidelines in allowing places of worship to permit entry of devotees.
More than 200 people from the Yadav community in the United States met in North Brunswick, New Jersey, to launch the Yadav Mahasabha USA. The Yadavs, believed to be the descendants of Lord Krishna, are India's second largest group, representing around 20 percent of the overall population.
Ramanunni had received an anonymous threat letter warning him that his right arm and left leg would be chopped off if he did not convert to Islam within six months.
A tour of India's most famous Krishna temples
Produced by Shah Rukh Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, Billo Barber is rumoured to be the story of Lord Krishna and his best friend Sudama. Shah Rukh will play Krishna whereas Irrfan Khan will play Sudama. But the film is set in modern times. Amisha was offered a small but vital role as Irrfan's wife in the film. But she opted out because she felt the role was too insignificant.
It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.
Art of Living, a non-governmental organisation founded by Ravi Shankar, sought to revive an asset that the debt-ridden farmers in the region had lost over the course of time -- self reliance. About a year-and-a-half ago, the NGO introduced the Swavalamban programme in the same worst-affected areas as the ones identified by Dr Singh in his aid package. The programme seeks to induce positive thinking while at the same time spiritually uplift the farmers.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe on Saturday offered worship at the famous Lord Krishna Temple in Kerala amid heavy security.
Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating Janamashtami with great fervour.
The RJD leader said, "I had told my parents that I did not wish to marry at this moment of time. But nobody listened to me. Ours was a mismatch. I am a simple man with simple habits while she is a modern woman, educated in Delhi and used to life in a metropolis."
Barring entry to non-Hindu devotees should be construed as 'contempt on Hindu religion' and anyone who is ready to follow the temple traditions should be allowed to worship, Bhattathiripad said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that youth below 18 years of age cannot participate in the Dahi Handi ritual, part of the Janmashtami festival, in Maharashtra and the height of the human pyramid for it cannot exceed 20 feet, a limit fixed by the Bombay High Court.
The mesmerising and familiar image of Pandit Jasraj saying 'Jai Ho' and then raising his hands to mark the beginning of his performances will now remain only in the fond memories of thousands of Jasraj's fans and followers across the globe, remembers Ankur Biplav.
Disciples and followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj in the United States paid their tributes to the Indian classical vocalist and described his passing away as an irreparable loss to India and its cultural heritage while fondly recalling his humble and gentle nature.
No religion or God says that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray, Vardhan underlined.
One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.
If anybody targets doctors, nurses and all those rendering their service during this crisis, then it will cost them dearly, Modi said, adding people in white like doctors and nurses are like gods.
"If they say that my son should not enter Guruvayur temple, it is not correct. It is not a good approach. Let the people say," Ravi, whose wife is a Christian, told reporters on the sidelines of a function in Kochi.
Fifteen Indian priests will perform rituals to sanctify the temple.
Hindu Forum of Britain secretary general Ramesh Kallidai also condemned the attack, saying "Terrorism is a real challenge for countries like India, Britain and the USA."
Hardcore right-wing outfit Hindu Yuva Vahini's hero-worship of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse has clear communal overtones.
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