Religion News – Newsletter for November 6, 2010

Govardhan Pooja Is Being Celebrated Today

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The fourth day of Dipawali is called the Govardhan Pooja or the Vishvakarma Day. This particular day is dedicated for the worship of divine architect Vishwakarma and Lord Krishna.
According to the Hindu Mythology, Vishwakarma had built the Maya Sabha for the Pandavas. He is also worshiped skills of making weapons for … Read more : Govardhan Pooja Is Being Celebrated Today.

India celebrates Diwali with diyas, sweets and pujas (Round up)

NEW DELHI – The new moon night twinkled with thousands of diyas and candles as India celebrated Diwali Friday. Traditional fervour, aesthetic rangoli and marigold flower patterns at thresholds, illuminations at houses, and exchanges of sweets and greetings with near and dear ones marked the festivities.

Diwali, also called Deepawali or celebration with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India celebrates Diwali with diyas, sweets and pujas (Round up).

West Bengal celebrates Diwali, Kali Puja

KOLKATA – With Diwali and Kali Puja falling on the same day Friday, it’s double celebrations for people in West Bengal.

People across the state exchanged sweets with friends, neighbours and relatives, and celebrated the occassion with traditional fervour.
Thousands of people visited Kalighat and Dakhineshwar temples since morning to offer their prayers to the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : West Bengal celebrates Diwali, Kali Puja.

Security scare before pope’s visit to Spain

BARCELONA – A Barcelona resident found on the street police documents related to the security of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Spain this weekend, the radio station Rac-1 reported Friday.

The resident found 11 pages of documents scattered on the street, as he was taking his dog for a walk late Tuesday.
Benedict XVI is …. Original article  : Security scare before pope’s visit to Spain.

Tihar inmates celebrate Diwali

NEW DELHI – Away from their loved ones and families, inmates of the Tihar Jail Friday celebrated Diwali by preparing candles and sweets, and listening to poems.

“The sweets and candles made by them will be distributed among them and will also be sold outside. They will be lighting the candles in the evening … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tihar inmates celebrate Diwali.

Dikshit, Delhi Police call for safe, pollution-free Diwali

NEW DELHI – Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Delhi Police Friday appealed Delhiites to celebrate a clean and pollution-free Diwali.

In a message published in leading newspapers, Dikshit said: “Let the cracking good times continue without firecrackers.”
She called upon children to enjoy the festival of lights with diyas, rangoli, sweets and gifts instead of …. Source  : Dikshit, Delhi Police call for safe, pollution-free Diwali.