Andhra government to rebuild collapsed temple tower

HYDERABAD – The “Rajagopuram” towering entrance to the 15th century Srikalahasti temple in Chittoor district that collapsed Wednesday night will be rebuilt with the assistance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah announced Thursday.

“We will approach the Archaeological Survey of India to rebuild the Rajagopuram in a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Andhra government to rebuild collapsed temple tower.

Kalahasti Temple Entrance Falls Apart

ANDHRA PRADESH (GaeaTimes.com)- The towering entrance of the eminent Srikalahasti temple in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh collapsed yesterday night, as it has been reported by various media outlets. However, no one has been injured owing to the incident. The Rajagopuram of the temple which is more than 130 feet tall had developed cracks. … Read more »»».

Buddha Purnima celebrated at Bodh Gaya

BODH GAYA – Hundreds of Buddhists from across the world Thursday celebrated Buddha Purnima, the day Lord Buddha was born, at Bodh Gaya in Bihar where he attained enlightenment.

Bodh Gaya temple management committee organised a function to celebrate the 2,554th Buddha Jayanti at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Buddhism’s holiest shrine.
“Special prayers … Original source on Gaea Times at : Buddha Purnima celebrated at Bodh Gaya.

Dalai Lama inaugurates Buddha Smriti Park in Patna

PATNA – Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Thursday inaugurated the Buddha Smriti Park, a sprawling 22 acre park dedicated to Lord Buddha in the heart of the city, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

The inauguration of the Buddha memorial park was an international event attended by delegations from four predominantly Buddhist countries — …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dalai Lama inaugurates Buddha Smriti Park in Patna.

Victims’ kins protest mosque plan at 9/11 site

NEW YORK – A community board has approved the construction of a mosque at the site of New York’s World Trade Centre, which was destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attack, triggering protests by the victims’ relatives in the city.

Relatives of 9/11 victims clashed with supporters of the proposed mosque near “Ground Zero”, soon after … Read more »».

Los Angeles Catholics to welcome future leader of nation’s most populous archdiocese

LA Catholics to welcome coadjutor archbishop

LOS ANGELES – The future leader of the nation’s most populous Roman Catholic archdiocese will be formally welcomed Wednesday in a religious service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
The Mass of Reception will mark the start of Coadjutor Archbishop Jose H. Gomez’s ministry as an assistant to …. Original article  : Los Angeles Catholics to welcome future leader of nation’s most populous archdiocese.

NYC bus ads targeting disenfranchised Muslims are decried as a smokescreen

NYC bus ads asking ‘Leaving Islam?’ cause a stir

NEW YORK – The questions on the ads aren’t subtle: Leaving Islam? Fatwa on your head? Is your family threatening you?
Ads carrying those phrases are appearing on at least 30 New York City buses, paid for by a conservative activist and the organizations she leads.
The activist, Pamela … Read more »»».

Elton John performance in Morocco raises outcry from Islamists about his homosexuality

Elton John performance in Morocco raises outcry

RABAT, Morocco – A concert by Elton John is testing the limits of Morocco’s drive for modernity, probing this Muslim nation’s complex and ambiguous attitudes toward homosexuality like rarely before.
Islamists in the North African kingdom are outraged by the gay pop star’s visit, while the royal palace, government and …. Source  : Elton John performance in Morocco raises outcry from Islamists about his homosexuality.

INLD wants assembly meet to ban same-gotra marriages

CHANDIGARH – The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Wednesday sought a special session of the Haryana assembly to move a resolution to amend the Hindu Marriage Act and to ban marriages in the same ‘gotra’ (lineage).

The main opposition party in the state has come out openly in favour of the khap panchayats’ (community councils) … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : INLD wants assembly meet to ban same-gotra marriages.

President, PM greet nation on Buddha Purnima

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday greeted the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha to be celebrated Thursday.

Vice President Hamid Ansari also sent his best wishes to the people on the occasion.
The president said in her message: “On the auspicious …. Read the original article  : here.

PM greets people on Buddha Purnima

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima Thursday, recalling the Lord’s message of non-violence, love and compassion.

In a message, he said that Lord Buddha stood for “non-violence, love, compassion and brotherhood.
“Let us follow Lord Buddha’s message and eschew all forms of violence and …. Source article  : PM greets people on Buddha Purnima.

President, vice president greet nation on Buddha Purnima

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima Thursday.

“On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all our citizens,” the president said in her message.
“May the message of Lord Buddha inspire us …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Elton John to perform in Morocco concert despite Islamist outcry about his homosexuality

Elton John to perform in Morocco despite outcry

RABAT, Morocco – Elton John is expected to be the highlight of Morocco’s biggest music festival Wednesday evening – despite calls by the country’s main Islamist party to shelve the British singer because of his homosexuality.
The public spat between organizers for the Mawazine Festival and the Justice and … Read more »».

Buddha Smriti Park ready for inauguration Thursday

PATNA – The Buddha Smriti Park is ready for inauguration here by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Thursday, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

The inauguration will be a gala international event attended by delegations from four predominantly Buddhist countries — Sri Lanka, Burma, Japan and Thailand, officials in the Chief Minister’s Office said.
The … Read more »»».