US : Hindu temple inaugurated near Hollywood

One of the biggest Hindu temples in the US, built at a whopping cost of $100 million near the Hollywood city in Los Angeles has become a major draw for its grandeur and environment-friendly design, since its inauguration.
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US Vice Prez Biden leads White House Diwali celebrations

Just one week after United States President Barack Obama’s convincing re-election, his faithful Vice President Joseph Biden led the White House celebration of Diwali , reflecting on the significance of festival of lights, and also acknowledging the presence of Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American elected to the US Congress Read more »

Sunita Williams wishes ‘Happy Diwali’ from space

In a conversation with New York based TV host Riti Sunshine Bhalla, made possible with months of planning between Bhalla’s production team and NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Williams thanked the Indian people for their support and hoped to visit India next Diwali and meet them in person. Read more »

Obama lights diya to celebrate Diwali at White House

Washington(USA) : Highlighting the universal message of Diwali of “victory of light over darkness, hope over despair”, US President Barack Obama lit a traditional diya to celebrate Diwali with Indian-Americans at a reception at the White House complex. Read more »

Diwali – a good time to ask: Are we all Hindus now?

For instance, Canada, especially the West Coast, has witnessed the rise of hundreds, if not thousands, of yoga studios, meditation centres, vegetarian restaurants and Ayurvedic health spas, all of which could be said to have roots in Hinduism. Read more »

Hindus welcome “Happy Diwali” wish of White House

Hindus have applauded White House for its Diwali statement published on its official website on November four, which said: “…to all those who will celebrate this joyous occasion on Friday, I wish you, your families and loved ones Happy Diwali”. Read more »

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