Cartoon of the day # 254
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Tag: Hinduism
91 Idol worshipers die in Temple stampade in India
Some 91 pilgrims have been killed in a stampede near a Hindu temple in central India, local officials have said. Thousands had gathered at the Ratangarh temple, about 60km from Datia town in Madhya Pradesh state, for a religious festival. Panic broke out as crowds of pilgrims tried to cross a bridge on the Sindh… Read More 91 Idol worshipers die in Temple stampade in India
Anti-superstition activist opposed by religious groups shot dead
Indian Activist Narendra Dabholkar, who was running a successful anti-superstition movement in Western India, was shot dead in Pune on Tuesday morning. Dabholkar was alone on a morning walk near Omkareshwar temple when unidentified persons on a motorbike fired at him and fled. Four bullets were fired at Dabholkar in the neck and he died… Read More Anti-superstition activist opposed by religious groups shot dead
Where the gods could not rescue them selves
The wrath of God of the Bible will be poured out on all idol worshipers. The Kedarnath Temple in India became a watery grave for more than 120 people. The Army, which has been at the forefront of rescueoperation in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, today rescued 1000 people in mountains between Gaurikund and Rambara in Kedarnath.… Read More Where the gods could not rescue them selves
India get centralized monitoring unit of all citizens
India establish Central Monitoring System – a project that gives it access to everything its citizens do over the country’s communications services. Usually, people claiming their governments are spying on them are considered merely paranoids or conspiracy-lovers. But in the last several years, it has become hard to really tell the difference between those conspiracy… Read More India get centralized monitoring unit of all citizens
Muslims pray in churches in India too
When UK priest Isaac Poobalan threw open his church for Muslims to pray one bone-chilling day, it was a sterling example of interfaith harmony. With Pope Francis, too, calling for more dialogue with Islam, secularism is the taste of things to come. And India has many heart-warming tales of religious inclusion. Atop Taragarh Hill in… Read More Muslims pray in churches in India too
First Hindu chaplain in US military is “groundbreaking”
“She knows Christian theology, and she has a great grasp of Hindu theology.” Until recently, the 1,000 or so Hindus serving in the US military – and their families – lacked a military confidant who understood their religion and culture. But now Captain Pratima Dharm has been appointed as the US military’s first Hindu chaplain.… Read More First Hindu chaplain in US military is “groundbreaking”
Hindu nationalist seeks blessings from Catholic Mary and her son
“They told me that the Mount Mary festival attracts devotees from all faiths,” he said, adding that he was happy to take the blessings of Mother Mary. Senior BJP leader L K Advani went down memory lane during his visit to the Mount Mary Church in suburban Bandra in Mumbai on Monday, recalling his association… Read More Hindu nationalist seeks blessings from Catholic Mary and her son
10 Billion USD worth of gold found in temple in India
While 500 million Indians can not read and write, the pagan Hindu’s have stored gold worth 10 billion USD in one temple. The legend of El Dorado was definitely not set on the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in the city of Thiruvananthapuram the state of Kerala in India . On Thursday, the team assisted by personnel… Read More 10 Billion USD worth of gold found in temple in India
Riots after designer use Hindu goodess images on swimsuits
Designer Lisa Blue outraged many Hindus by modeling bikinis and one-piece swimwear with the image of Lakshmi during last week’s Australian Fashion Week in Sydney. Angry crowds burned Australian flags in protest of the depiction of Lakshmi, the goddess of beauty, wealth and good fortune. Indian Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said he discussed the issue… Read More Riots after designer use Hindu goodess images on swimsuits
Dying like flies while searching for “god”
Officials say 102 pilgrims have been killed in a stampede at a religious festival in the southern Indian state of Kerala. At least 44 more have been injured in the crush, which was reportedly triggered by a road accident. The pilgrims were returning from the Hindu shrine of Sabarimala, which is in a remote, mountainous,… Read More Dying like flies while searching for “god”
Catholic priest: “My mother god dwells in India”
“Mother dwells here. This is her home on Earth. She is her right now, and you are very close to her”. This is a statement from Fr. Jack from Ireland. He told this to a Roman Catholic pilgrim, who was adoring idols at the Church of “Our Lady of Valankani” in South India. His statement… Read More Catholic priest: “My mother god dwells in India”
Catholics invites to Inter-religious prayer meetings in India
Roman Catholics in India arrange interfaith prayer meetings. “Forgiveness and love, that are necessary for establishing lasting peace”. The Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol in the Indian state of Goa organized its annual inter-religious prayer meeting, on Gandhi Jayanti afternoon. This meeting at the seminary auditorium assumed special significance this year as the seminary celebrates the… Read More Catholics invites to Inter-religious prayer meetings in India
Catholics worship at site of Hindu goddess of death
They flock to the Church of “Lady of Vailankani” built on the plot of a shrine of the Hindu goddess Kali. The Church of Lady of Vailankani is built on the site where there was a shrine of the Hindu goddess Kali. She is the goddess of death. This idol of Kali, exposes that she… Read More Catholics worship at site of Hindu goddess of death
Rabies infected cow injures 15 in Indian state of Goa
15 people was injured when a stray cow attacked them near a bus stand in the Indian state of Goa. This happened on Wednesday morning, last week. The incident occurred when the people, who were standing near the bus stand, were attacked by the cow, which went wild. The Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) employees along… Read More Rabies infected cow injures 15 in Indian state of Goa
Five children sacrificed in Indian village, 4 held
Five children were killed since December in a suspected case of child sacrifice in a village in Hingoli district in Maharashtra. The Indian police have now arrested four persons including three women to unravel the mystery. The boys, aged between 4-12, belong to a family in Digras village near Aurangabad in Maharashtra and were killed… Read More Five children sacrificed in Indian village, 4 held
Vatican greets Hindus asks for unity around a «God» without Jesus
As Hindus around the world this weekend gather to celebrate Diwali, the annual Festival of Light, the Vatican has issued greetings in a message entitled: ‘Hindus and Christians: committed to integral human development. Dear Hindu Friends, 1. It is my joy to greet you all, once again, in the name of the Pontifical Council for… Read More Vatican greets Hindus asks for unity around a «God» without Jesus
