Friday, June 25, 2010

Religion News – Newsletter for June 25, 2010

Friday, June 25, 2010


Sapling planted by Dalai Lama wilts

PATNA – A sapling of the Bodh tree planted by the Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama here has wilted due to negligence.

The sapling was planted at the Buddha Smriti Park about a month ago. A security guard at the park told IANS that the sapling had wilted. A park official blamed it on the hot …. Source  : Sapling planted by Dalai Lama wilts.

Candidate says Murfreesboro mosque part of movement to fracture Tenn’s moral foundation

Candidate denounces Murfreesboro mosque proposal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Tennessee Republican candidate for Congress says plans to build a mosque in a Nashville suburb pose a threat to her state’s moral and political foundation.
In a Thursday evening statement, 6th District candidate Lou Ann Zelenik said she stands with those who oppose building what she calls “an …. Original article  : Candidate says Murfreesboro mosque part of movement to fracture Tenn’s moral foundation.

Pandharpur pilgrimage to be promoted as tourist attraction

PUNE/MUMBAI – As part of the golden jubilee of the formation of the state, Maharashtra will carry out a special promotion for the Pandharpur Padayatra (pilgrimage by foot), which attracts over a million devotees in July, an official said Thursday.

“This year, the MEDC (Maharashtra Economic Development Council), as part of the ‘Visit Golden Maharashtra’ tourism … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pandharpur pilgrimage to be promoted as tourist attraction.

Keep away from Sikh religious matters, Badal tells Congress

SAMANA – Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Thursday asked the Congress party not to interfere in the religious matters of the Sikhs with an eye to the forthcoming Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) general elections.

Addressing a public rally in this town in Patiala district, 110 km from Chandigarh, Badal said the Congress …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Keep away from Sikh religious matters, Badal tells Congress.

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